Today, I’m Grateful
I’m prone to mood swings, especially when I haven’t had my morning coffee yet. It’s something I’ve been working really hard on, but sometimes I just need to feel my own frustration about menial things.
Today was one of those mornings. I didn’t want to interact with anyone until I got back home from walking my dog until I got to my coffee.
I’ve also as of late been trying to practice gratitude more and either writing down, or saying to myself each morning 3 things I’m grateful for. It’s been suggested, proven, and written about by many others before on its effects in improving one’s own happiness. So I tried to stop being annoyed about other people being awake at the same time as me (I slept in 5 minutes too late today — 5 minutes seriously changes the start of a day, it’s annoying).
- I’m grateful for my partner in life, Tim. He’s the love of my life, my balance, my rock, my home. I’m grateful for the universe allowing us to cross paths when we did in each other’s life.
- I’m grateful for my body and good health.
- I’m grateful for my cat Belmont and my dog Bindi. I would love for Bindi to stop harassing Belmont, but it’s baby steps each day.
- I’m grateful for my home. It’s a safe place filled with love and not too many material things. It has a zen feel to it, and I’m very grateful.
- I’m grateful for my family and friends. The people in my life that I keep and surround myself with — both by blood and choice — are beautiful, fun, and deep.
I could keep going and turn the length of this list into something as long as a CSV receipt, but today this is enough. My mood is boosted, my coffee is delicious, and my morning is lovely. I hope yours is, too!
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