By: Gentle Gardener Oracle
I’m grateful that my dog will happily go anywhere with me, day or night, no questions asked. I’m grateful that I know The Cloud, Web 2.0 and The Digital Transformation all live in the same shitty neighborhood. And I’m grateful for my worm bin. It’s allowed me to reduce my carbon footprint just enough to justify buying prepackaged fruit.
Even though I was tired and a bit hung over, I’m grateful I sucked it up and powered through the last few chores I had before settling in for the evening. The anticipated annoyance of having things incomplete is far greater than the temporary discomfort of being hot, hungry, and tired. I’m grateful for aspirin, and I’m grateful for those re-freezable sports bandages. A great invention.
Success is mostly about just showing up and working honestly. I’m grateful for my capacity for change, and my work ethic. I’m grateful that messy hair is en vogue. I knew my time would come. And, I’m grateful that I’ve learned that saying No isn’t about having an attitude, it’s about boundaries and a healthy ego. Everyone should have both.
I’m grateful that I’m a thrifty coupon shopper. Some people hate coupons, but I consider them a personal challenge. I’m grateful the market had a few Buddha-Hand Citrons; they make the house smell amazing. And, I’m grateful I was able to play peek-a-boo with the adorable little boy in the shopping cart ahead of me. My hope is that someday, somewhere he’ll turn to someone and say, “I’ve got a thing for buxom brunettes…I don’t know why.”
Now that I’m rolling off my current project, I have a serious case of short-timers disease and find myself irritated by even the most minor inconvenience or request. I know I shouldn’t be, but let’s face it, I’m impatient – even on a good day. So today, I’m grateful I don’t have to physically be in same room as my client. I’m also grateful my team is on the East Coast, so I don’t have to talk to anyone after 2 pm, which is particularly advantageous on Friday.
I’m grateful for my killer shower. Nothing takes the edge off a long day like a nice, hot shower. I’m grateful I’ve spent my life trying to make my Bs in to As, and have not wasted my energy trying to turn my Ds into Cs. There are some things I simply cannot do well. And, I’m grateful for mashed potatoes with gravy.
I’m grateful I wasn’t unduly inconvenienced by the rain and hail. I’m grateful the trees and hillsides are green and growing vigorously, and even though it’s kinda cold, I’m grateful I have winter sandles.
I had an important presentation today, and even though I started a tad nervous, I’m grateful it dissipated quickly. I’m grateful for the years of teaching, which has honed my presentation, meeting management, and facilitation skills. And, I’m grateful that I’m not afraid of not being liked. I’m a big glass of Scotch in a Vodka world. Not everyone is going to like Scotch. That doesn’t mean it’s not expensive, refined, and delicious.
Even though it’s a Sunday and I spent the day working, I’m grateful I accomplished a lot before my busy week starts. Being self-employed isn’t always conference calls in your underwear. I’m grateful I have a healthy sense of suspicion. People think I’m too suspicious but I find those criticisms dubious. And, I’m grateful for the first daffodil of spring. Such a cheerful flower.
I’m grateful for my resilience. I’m not the smartest or the strongest, but I keep trying. I’m grateful for people who love and support me, and I’m grateful nothing is forever.
365 Days of Simple Gratitude 