Gratitude

Sometimes when I awake, whether it is in the middle of the night (like now) , or after a long nap, my brain is in it's most vulnerable state. All that I know, and all that I have learned is threatened during these times. Worries creep around in my mind, doubts that I have swatted away linger, and somehow my greatest fears, those which I have made peace with with in the light of day, rise to the surface.
So, rather than sit here and entertain these thoughts, I've decided to combat them with happy ones.

Today I am grateful for:

my warm apartment

red and pink roses

books

my wonderful parents

good friends

the children at the orphange

sister thomas

having money

beauty

ability to laugh

special blanket

Bailey

Bali

daily episodes!

warm cups of tea

losing kgs

grade threes

the secret

travelling

being a teacher

summer is on the way

my journey

my mistakes

strawberries and bananas

fondue

being Canadian

my health

Taylor

my sister being happy

making connections

speaking French

Korean bbq

I am grateful for being a warm generous spirit, loving and giving. I am grateful for being able to thrive in my life and step into myself. I am grateful for being beautiful on the inside and outside. I am grateful for being able to see and admit my mistakes and take responsibility for them. I am grateful for my ability to see the silver lining and to always turn my face towards the sun. I am grateful for being able to open myself to new things and to let go of things that no longer serve me. I am grateful that I respect myself and take care of myself. I am grateful for my humour and ability to laugh at myself. I am grateful for my passion, enthusiasm and creativity. I am grateful for my gift with children. I am grateful for my gift of communication and desire to help. I am grateful for my doubts because they allow me to remind myself of all that is truly wonderous in this world.