By: Gentle Gardener Oracle
Even though my current client’s offices aren’t as swank as some of the office “parks” I’ve worked in, I’m grateful that I can park right near the door. Schlepping in from a parking structure sucks. I’m also grateful that there are two bars across the parking lot. I’ve only been to one. And, I’m grateful that I can work from home because there’s no place like it.
I’m grateful that my neighbor’s son has more time than money because I am a woman with more money than time. That hasn’t always been the case, so I’m grateful for that. But, mostly I’m grateful that someone else is going to shovel four tons of gravel into a drainage ditch.
Today, I’m grateful for all the annotated white papers I’ve researched and written for people who didn’t give a shit. I got paid for them, so that part was good, and I knew the work would pay off for me, and I’m grateful it has. And, I’m grateful my knee isn’t as messed up as it feels.
This has been a week that has challenged my maturity and my integrity, and I’m grateful that I refuse to let the noise of other’s opinions drown out my inner voice. I’m grateful that I’m not like everyone else. Quiet women don’t make history. And, I’m grateful that my self-respect isn’t for sale. That alone makes me rich beyond measure.
I’m very grateful I have freezer filled with food. I’m grateful that my car is filled with gas, and I’m very, very grateful that this day is over.
I’m grateful that no matter what happens to you, problems seem more surmountable after a good night’s sleep. I’m grateful for my little dog who is loving and courageous.. Just like trained him to be….and I’m grateful for homemade cookies; they make all things better.
I’m grateful that I’m returning the jeans I bought today because they’re too big. I’m grateful that we are going to have an entire week of heavy rain, although neither the people nor the infrastructure in SoCal will weather this week well, and I’m grateful I’ll have a week to focus on hobbies and indoor chores.
I’m grateful I was able to troubleshoot a big software mess today because it saved me a lot of rework. I’m grateful I had all the fixings for split pea soup; it was so nice to come home to a crock pot of soup on a cold, rainy day, and I’m grateful that George Baily also had a leaky roof because he had a wonderful life was the richest man in town.
I’m grateful I’ve exercised restraint when it comes to cosmetic procedures. California is filled with custom faces, and even though mine is quite imperfect, I’m okay with it being more out-of-the-box, so to speak. I’m grateful I live in the mountains now. In times of crisis no one yells, “Run for the valley!” And I’m grateful for roasted chicken. It’s always a good dinner.
Even though I’m goal driven, I’m grateful I’m not a competitive person. People who always need to win have a hole in their aura that is impossible to fill, and they ruin the fun of game for the other players. I’m grateful that David Bowie started as a freak and ended as a legend. No one will be saying that about anyone from American Idol. And, I’m grateful I had a half piece of chocolate chip cake left over from last night. It definitely takes the edge off Monday.
365 Days of Simple Gratitude 