A friend in recovery used to post semi-weekly gratitude lists to Facebook, as a public way of reminding herself of the things she was grateful for during a very, very difficult time in her life. I have yet to put any of my lists on paper, but grief counseling is a little like AA, and thinking about some of the things I'm grateful for sometimes helps me keep a bad mood at bay. I've had a really rough week, but in considering some of the highlights, it really wasn't as bad as it felt. Here's a little list:
- The weather is fantastic right now, and my bike ride on Thursday included this view:
- Two East Coast friends were in town for work this week, and I got to spend time with both of them.
- I'm hearing a remarkable amount of Grateful Dead on the radio lately, and that always makes me smile.
- In EXACTLY two months, I'll be on the beach in Waikiki.
- Trader Joe's sells frozen cannolis. Did you know about this? They're almost as good as cannoli from North Beach, and (right now, at least) there's a box in my freezer.
- I'm working part time for a few months, and I'm incredibly grateful for both the opportunity and the awesome soundtrack in my workplace.
- My sister and brother often drive me crazy, but they're awesome people, and I am so thankful we're related. There's nobody I'd rather have on my team in this shit storm of the past few years.
- The sun is shining. It'll go away soon, but I'm soaking up every minute while it's here.
Yes, this. I read a quote on Pinterest that wasnt attributed to anyone, it's just common sense, but was a good reminder. "What if we woke up without everything we went to bed without being grateful for?" Or something like that. Every day, in so many little ways, there are so many beautiful things to be thankful for. Good for you for stopping to take them in!
ReplyDeleteHaving lost so much that I was so incredibly grateful for, I think a lot about the little things around me. It keeps life in balance, I think.
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