Counting My Blessings
For close to 10 years now, the idea of counting my blessings has been a very tangible concept for me. The ritual of writing down blessing by blessing & saying thanks for even the smallest of things is a process near & dear to my heart. Even though it’s a ritual I truly love, it’s something that quickly becomes forgotten during the hustle & bustle of everyday life. Then, my husband made a speech at our wedding (see it here) in which he mentioned that in that moment, on our wedding day, he found himself literally counting his blessings. Hearing him say that really sparked in me a desire to be better about making this small ritual of gratitude each day more of a priority. I’ve kept the same gratitude journal for the past 8 years & I’ve decided to read through it again & make more of an effort to keep it up.
Bits From My List
10. The ability to be quiet & listen
13. Laughter
23. Pretty desserts
27. Children copying art at the Guggenheim
47. Injury causes me to rest
52. Warm quilt to cuddle up in
56. Nice waiters in long white aprons at Le Pain Quotidien
57. Perfect foam swirl in coffee
73. Outfit compliments
82. Memories captured by cameras
89. Variety
99. Sparkles
107. Swaying trees in the OK wind
116. Fearless singing
130. Crisp fall air
137. Chips & queso feel like home
141. Yogi tea inspiration
144. Honesty between friends
145. Written encouragement from old journals
147. Clarity in writing
161. Smiles from Ben through the window
173. Unexpected friends
177. Lipstick on cups
178. Living in a gorgeous city
Happy Thanksgiving
I hope you all are having a lovely thanksgiving & are spending some great time with loved ones. Seeing as though this holiday season can be quite crazy & a bit “go, go, go”, I challenge you to remember to actively take the time to be thankful for the little things around you. Be beauty seekers. If you feel like you need a bit more inspiration on this topic of gratitude & beauty seeking, I highly recommend you read the book, One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. I would even say it’s my very favorite book! A perfect easy read for this holiday season.
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