Daring to step out of my comfort zone

Last night, I dared to step out of my comfort zone, and attend the baby shower of a friend. I normally avoid gatherings where I don't know people, but this time, I listened to my intuition and went with it. And I'm so very glad I did.

Because this morning, I'm grateful for being able to open up and talk to others instead of standing around and giving in to my shyness. I'm grateful that I actually had met quite a few of the people there before, and they remembered me. I'm grateful that I got to be there to support my friend as she'll be welcoming her third child into the world. And, I'm grateful for the reconnection and hopefully the connections with new people.

Polkas, Party, and Dancing!

Today I bask in gratitude for dancing the polka with two little ones on Saturday, seeing the face of my grandmother as her family celebrated her 90 years of living, spending time with cousins I rarely get to see, watching my children play with my cousin's children on the same floor we played as children, and the gifts that resulted from a day that will forever be remembered.

Flowers

Today, I am grateful for flowers. Tulips especially. They are my favorite flowers. They bring me joy to see spurts of colors amidst the green.

Friends

Today I am grateful for my friends, especially those who have reached out at such a challenging time. I am grateful for the hugs they give - virtual and real life. I am grateful for the words of comfort, and just knowing that even though they are far away they are still with me.

My wish for you

“This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.”

-Unknown

Focusing on Gratitude

I've always felt that being able to grateful is one of the greatest gifts that we can give to ourselves and others. It enables us to be aware of being thankful, of being aware of what we have as opposed to what we want.

I'm not sure what direction I'm going to be taking this blog in. Somehow, the book one didn't take off. So, we'll just see where this one leads, shall we?

All aboard that's going aboard...