By: Gentle Gardener Oracle
I’ll admit to feeling a little economically demoralized today, and it’s days like today that I have to dig deep for gratitude. So, today I’m grateful that nothing lasts for forever. Good or bad. When times are bad, remember that they will pass, and when they’re good, enjoy every second of them without worry. I’m grateful I know this is a set-up, not a set-back. And, even though it’s painful, I’m determined to be grateful for change. It’s where the growth is.
I’m grateful for a job where I can work from home. I never liked going into an office – there’s people there – and even though I don’t dislike people, I don’t want to be forced to live with strangers 8-10 hours a day, 5 days a week, 48 weeks a year. That’s just cray-cray. I’m grateful that my neighborhood is quiet. And, I’m grateful I have a few hours to read today. It’s the perfect rainy-day activity.
I’m good at a lot of things, but I’m grateful for the reminder than there are so many things that I don’t do well. It keeps me focused, and humble. I’m grateful I made sure that everything in my garage is 2″ off the floor. And, I’m grateful for sprinklers.
Voltaire was right when he said that laziness is sweet, but its consequences are cruel. I’m grateful for the inspiration to push through my couch potato desires and finish up the front yard plantings. The garden waits for no one. I’m grateful that even though I have much to do, I have zero meetings tomorrow. A rarity. And, I’m grateful for the energy of the upcoming transits. I feel the tide turning.
As much as I hate air travel, I’m grateful that it has gotten appreciably easier these last few years. QR codes and text are game changers. I’m grateful I was able to find parking at the airport. That’s something to really thank the Gods for…And, I’m grateful for lightweight clothing that doesn’t require ironing.
I’m always happy to see people in love. And, even though I’m not in love today, I’m still grateful to see others enjoying their Valentine’s Day. I’m grateful I finally figured out how to program my sprinklers. Fixing broken sprinklers is the worst; it involves digging, mud, tree roots, getting wet. In the end, you ultimately uncover someone else’s gross incompetence. And, I’m grateful I get paid tomorrow. Much needed.
I’ve spent most of the day and this week doing a lot of work – for other people, for myself, at the house – physical and mental. I’m grateful I accomplished a good deal of it. Being self-employed and successful isn’t for the lazy. Making a living is difficult; it’s not all conference calls in your underwear. I’m grateful I have a healthy sense of suspicion. Some people think I’m too suspicious, but I find those accusations dubious. And, I’m grateful for the daffodils emerging everywhere. Such a cheerful and hopeful flower.
I’m grateful the heat in my house works very well. There’s nothing better than flipping it on, and then feeling that warm blast of air enveloping you like a invisible baby blanket. So soothing. I’m grateful takeout and delivery are pretty much everywhere – one good thing to come from Covid. And, I’m grateful for a cold, cloudy day. I wanted to spend the day reading.
I’m grateful for my manager…who isn’t really my “boss,” but that’s a different story. I’ve had a shit load of crappy and mediocre managers, engagement managers are even worse, so my gratitude here is noteworthy. I’m grateful I’m employable. Good manager notwithstanding, I work in a volatile business in a uncertain world. And, I’m grateful for Yelp. A great invention.
I made some big decisions yesterday, and I’m grateful for the sense of peace I feel about them. Not so much because I’m sure that those decisions are right, but because even if they are wrong, I know I’ll deal with whatever results, and that I’ll always be okay. I suppose I should be the most grateful for my claircognizance. And, I’m grateful for sneakers.
365 Days of Simple Gratitude 