Time for Gratitude: Day Eleven

Today I'm grateful for life. Kind of broad I realize...Just this past week I found out two people I care about and have known for a very long time have received difficult, if not life ending, diagnoses. It makes me grateful to know them, love them, and have them in my life. Life is way…

Time for Gratitude: Day Nine

Today I'm grateful for those moments when one of my loved ones intuitively knows I need a picture of something or someone present in their day. It just makes me pause from what I'm doing or feeling to appreciate the lives that surround me.

Time for Gratitude: Day Seven

I'm grateful today for surprising moments. I'm not a particularly adventurous person. I don't seek out thrills or out-of-the-ordinary things. However I try to never say no to new opportunities.  So when my friend Jennifer suggested we go to a "Field and Vine" experience, I quickly accepted the invitation. The Field and Vine events are catered…

Time for Gratitude: Day Five

Today I'm grateful to have the resources needed to get veterinary care for our little critters. Yesterday I was in a training and we practiced saying, "we get to" instead of we "have to". I started by saying "I have to take the dog to the vet tomorrow". Through the exercise, I rephrased it by…

Time for Gratitude: Day Three

Today I'm grateful for sunny days. Not just sunny because the sky is blue and the sun is shining. But those days when it's simply good to be alive.    Days when people smile, listen, and laugh. Days with puppy dogs and hugs from friends. Days with cozy slippers and comfort in abundance. Days with…

Time for Gratitude: Day Two

Today I'm grateful for unexpected learning opportunities.  -Cora learning I've come to the conclusion that I "don't know what I don't know". I always try to remain open to the chance to learn new things- whether it's professionally or personally. Sometimes I'm prepared to learn and other times the lessons come out of nowhere.  May I…