By: Gentle Gardener Oracle
I’m grateful that I work from home. I know it’s a privilege, but it’s one that I’ve worked for, earned, and deserve. I’m grateful that I would never be under indictment or subject to a grand jury investigation. Basic life goals should include never seeing your name as <LastName><FirstName>, Defendant. And I’m grateful for non-dairy alternatives.
I’m grateful that I made the decision to be relentlessly me. Quiet women don’t make history. I’m grateful for art, artists, storytellers, and comedians. And, I’m grateful for dumplings of all nationalities. Starting to be a favorite food.
I’m grateful I got to see a huge owl tonight. It was hoo-hooing so loudly I could hear him inside! I’m grateful that my neighbors are so complimentary about my garden. I probably wont accomplish anything world changing in this lifetime, so I’m grateful my garden makes this corner of the my universe more beautiful for everyone.
I’m grateful I know a little bit about interviewing for a job. Interviewing is an essential life skill, like knowing how to write a check, or how to bake a chicken. I’m grateful for old, white, rich men. Their brand had taken a beatin’ but it’s still one of my favorite demographics. And, I’m grateful for housekeepers and dog groomers. Two things I definitely didn’t have as a kid, and I appreciate their hard work so much!
There’s a big part of me that is an awkward, anti-social introvert, and it can be hard for me to embrace the human side of my often solitary work; however, today I’m grateful for a mentor who once told me that my priorities where wrong, and I needed to focus more on the relationships. I took his advice to heart, changed myself, my attitude, and my approach to my team, and I’m better for it. Finally, I’m grateful for free shipping. Isn’t everyone?
Today I asked one of the interns at work what he wanted to be when he grew up. Without much hesitation, he responded, “IDK, I guess a good dad.” I’ve asked that same questions of hundreds of men over my lifetime, and this was the first time I got a response that included a thought for someone else. I’m grateful for his perspective. I’m grateful I’m not afraid to quit. Knowin’ when to fold ’em is as important as persistence. And I’m grateful for AAA. They are very helpful.
I’m grateful for those key duplication kiosks. Remember when you had to go to the hardware store, find the guy who made the keys (if he was there). Half the time the keys didn’t work, so you had to go back. Maybe find another place or another guy. Ugh. The inconvenience! I’m grateful for tacos and other folded sammies. And I’m grateful my clients are happy – today.
Even though I’m not a fan of daylight saving time, I know that it’s ending soon, so today I’m grateful for the extra sunshine at the end of the day. I’m grateful my neighbor came by to check on me. I like living alone, but it’s a nice feeling to know that someone would miss me if I stopped being around. Finally, I’m grateful for the unusual sense of contentment and peace that I feel today. Thank you Jupiter.
I’m grateful I’m dynamic, although dynamism is like spunk – people hate spunk. I’m grateful that I was ahead of my time by being strong, healthy, and curvy. And, I’m grateful I have a healthy sense of suspicion. Some people think I’m too suspicious, but I find those criticisms dubious.
No one is really happy about returning to work after a long weekend, myself included; however, today is one of those days I’m grateful I get to go to work, not annoyed that I have to….
I’m grateful for my neighbors. For the most of my adult life, I haven’t interacted with my neighbors very much. Maybe because now we’re a decent distance apart from one another, I feel more comfortable socializing with them. Finally, after a full year of ups and downs, I can confidently say that I’m so grateful for my beautiful home. Even though it’s been a manual labor, time-sucking, money pit, I never wanted to feel “stuck” at home – especially after Covid – but this long weekend assured me that I definitely made the right decision to move here.
365 Days of Simple Gratitude 