By: Gentle Gardener Oracle
I’m grateful for a small break in the heat. It was almost cool this morning, and it was a good reminder of why I love California so. I’m grateful I got my sprinklers fixed a few months ago. They’ve really helped conserve water. And I’m grateful for the late summer brown and gold of the garden. Each season is beautiful.
Today I am grateful that I made the decision to express daily gratitude because days like today can make me feel that my life is empty and pointless. I’m grateful that I try to live with optimism. Even though I have failures and disappointments, I think it’s better to be hopeful than live jaded and defeated. And, I’m grateful that karma is a bitch.
I’m grateful for a successful training session. Some are not so successful. I’m grateful for on-line seminars. And, I’m grateful that my neighbor finally finished jack hammering out his patio….SO grateful.
I’m grateful to the man who came out to my house in 98 degree heat to fix my water. I’m grateful for self-acceptance because I’m pretty much convinced that you cannot live on 1500 calories a day, and I’m grateful that my entire team is on the East Coast because there is never a late Friday.
I’m grateful for hindsight. People are not who they appear to be and things never are. I’m grateful for my integrity. You can’t corrupt a person with no vices and no fear. And, I’m grateful for books.
Today was a day a of technical difficulties and troubleshooting; I’m grateful for tech support. I’m grateful for patience and knowing when to walk away. And, I’m grateful that I have lots of AA batteries because a remote is an important piece of equipment.
Having a significant birthday in this s**t storm is not anyone’s ideal. Nevertheless, I’m grateful to have reached the milestone. I’m grateful that I’m committed to leading the authentic life. And, I’m very grateful for my loved ones who called and texted. A new decade is beginning for me and us all.
I’m grateful that Monday is over. I’m grateful that I have air conditioning. And, I’m grateful there is ice in my glass.
I’m grateful that I can and do work from home. I realize it’s a lot of people’s dream, but it can be too much of a good thing. It’s little lonely; I look like shit on camera. Nevertheless, from a cost/benefit and time/productivity standpoint, you can’t argue with it. I’m grateful that my garage is attached to the house. And, I’m grateful that Home Depot will take everything back.
Today I’m grateful I was able to reconnect with a boss I worked for almost 30 years ago, and even more grateful that I was able to thank her for being such an amazingly powerful and positive influence on my life. I’m grateful for all the great bosses and clients I’ve over the past few years. (I’ve become much better at choosing them.) The life-suckers teach you self-respect and how not to make the same mistakes – and I’m grateful for those lessons – I just wish they could be a little frequent and tiresome.
365 Days of Simple Gratitude 