Joy, gratitude, life – it's all about perspective. This is mine.
Cool date. Today I am grateful for the body’s power to heal – praying for the heart and soul to follow; I am grateful for frozen meals that allow me to rest; I am grateful for phone calls from my kids and pics of the grands – both fill my heart with joy. #gratitude #choosejoy #3things
February 21, 2022
I am learning first hand how stress wreaks havoc on your immune system…and it’s been a bummer. I’m grateful for time to heal and rest; I’m grateful that I know this flu will be over soon; I’m grateful for medicine and pain relievers. #3things #gratitude #choosejoy
February 17, 2022. Thank you for this day; thank you for friends and family; thank you for all I have. #choosejoy #gratitude #3things
February 16, 2022
I am grateful for a good night’s sleep and fresh day to start again; I am grateful coffee is so easy to make and I do not have to milk a cow this morning for my creamer – where would I even find a vanilla cow? I am grateful to have the opportunity to connect with students today and maybe make a difference. #choosejoy #3things #gratitude #onedayata time
So, I have clearly struggled these past few days getting my daily gratitude out. I have thought about many things to write and about many things I am grateful for. However, my current mental state and life events have left me with back-handed, snarky gratitude that I did not think was healthy to put out into the universe….until now. Lol. tongue in cheek – I am grateful that I had the fortitude not to punch that flying monkey of a divorce attorney in the neck when she continued to suggest that I had 3 months in the summer in which I could work 40 hours a week and make a big impact on my salary. The nerve; I am grateful that I am strong, intelligent, and well spoken, particularly when others are condescending, dismissive, and manipulative. It’s how I survived the last 25 years; I am so terribly grateful that I do not have to go to bed tonight with a stoned drunkard passed out next to me, only after telling me I’m dead weight and worthless. #Iamenough. #covertnarcissistshidewell #choosejoy #gratitude #3things
I will do my best to reframe for a brighter post tomorrow and I am grateful to know that the power is within me to do so!
February 15, 2022
“February has an r after the b!?” Man I love teaching Juniors. They never cease to amaze me. For this I am grateful; I had a meeting of the minds tonight with some amazing folks – so grateful for the experience, strength, and hope of others; I am eternally grateful that my mother taught me that no matter how terrible another human being may seem to be to just kill’em with kindness. I remembered this today. And I did just that – a great big smile, and a great big wave out the open car window. I mean it was a beautiful day. The whole thing was quite perfect, almost like a movie. He waved back and then realized it was me…then pretended he wasn’t waving but fixing his visor. Oh the drama.
It really made me happy, made me feel strong and healthy and good. Thanks Big A.
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Today I am grateful for Tylenol for my aching back; I am grateful for readings that inspire and heal me (words are awesome); I am grateful for a good night’s sleep , which I had last night and I am about to get now! #3things #gratitude #choosejoy
February 8, 2022 – I have no idea what that title is about.🤷♀️ Today’s 3 things? Well, I am grateful that I had some energy after school today for the first time in weeks; I am grateful for time to myself; I am grateful that I can think and make choices for myself without criticism – oh what a feeling. #choosejoy #3things #gratitude
February 7, 2022 – I am grateful to have women in in my life who celebrate my triumphs and commiserate with my struggles; I am grateful that I get another day tomorrow to do life again, God willing; I am grateful to have a job that allows me to connect with young people and hopefully make a difference in their lives, however big or small. #choosejoy #gratitude #3things
I am grateful for the time I got to spend with my granddaughters today; I am grateful that when I started to leave Caroline threw her arms open and said “hug”; I am grateful I have a warm bed to sleep in on these cold, cold nights. #choosejoy #gratitude #3things
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