At friends' large Thanksgiving gathering where I knew others only as acquaintences. several responded with enthusiasm and joy as I shared my ambition, at age 84, to start a little jazz singing career and, knowing musicians, will help me find the right accompanist! Joy. Gratitude.
We do daily gratitude, in the form of 3 good things, each day, good or bad. It's become really ingrained. In this beginning of the year, I've had a number of suggestions to zoom in on my creative life specifically in my year end reflection, in my dreaming and planning for this year, and now in gratitude. I like what comes up when I narrow the lens.
Every day I go through my thankful list faithfully for years past. I believe I have become happier; any latent depression has disappeared. It is a new level of seeing life. I notice me, who I am, and I LOVE myself like never before. My gratitude has brought immense serenity.
At friends' large Thanksgiving gathering where I knew others only as acquaintences. several responded with enthusiasm and joy as I shared my ambition, at age 84, to start a little jazz singing career and, knowing musicians, will help me find the right accompanist! Joy. Gratitude.
Mae, that's wonderful. You go!
We do daily gratitude, in the form of 3 good things, each day, good or bad. It's become really ingrained. In this beginning of the year, I've had a number of suggestions to zoom in on my creative life specifically in my year end reflection, in my dreaming and planning for this year, and now in gratitude. I like what comes up when I narrow the lens.
And I do get to eat pie this week! (if the place isn't closed, which they do periodically without warning).
I love that practice, Sara!
Every day I go through my thankful list faithfully for years past. I believe I have become happier; any latent depression has disappeared. It is a new level of seeing life. I notice me, who I am, and I LOVE myself like never before. My gratitude has brought immense serenity.
Such a beautiful thing, gratitude. Thanks for sharing your practice of it!