Gratitude

[Emimily]

i am grateful for so much. the last year has pointed out just how much i have, and when i really focus on that, i can't help feel anything but peace, love, serenity, the Big Guy, whatever. it is absolutely amazing.

this morning i got up really early (early work shift), and instead of stressing or being grouchy about having to work, i just... didn't. i walked the dog, did last night's dishes, made some oatmeal, prayed, read some meditation (which i should do every day but don't), made my lunch, and still had some time before i had to shower to go outside and stretch and smile at my day. i even got to snuggle down with the boy for a minute before i had to leave... pretty amazing considering the last thread i started was nothing but mean eeking out of me... progress, not perfection, right?

i am just so grateful today, just to be living, REALLY living, every single day. thanks.