I know I have failed miserably at keeping this updated lately, and will try to do better in the coming days :) We have had sooooo much to be thankful for lately, the little things in life, reminders that life is short, reminders that our life is not our own, ...the list goes on. I had started a while back to post things I was thankful for, and realized that I haven't been very faithful at doing that lately.
My dear momma had sent me this email a little while back, and just read it again tonight. Love it!
Think for just a moment of all the things that require practice--grammar, arithmetic, cooking, learning a particular sport, and even playing the guitar well.
Practice is probably something you think you're done with when you leave school or when you've stopped taking music lessons.
However, having or showing gratitude is also a fine art that comes with practice.
The best way to practice gratitude and giving thanks for being alive...is
to:
Accept 100% responsibility for your life.
Behave like a gentleman and lady.
Commit your life to excellence.
Deliver exceptional results.
Exceed expectations.
Focus on solutions.
Gracefully age.
Honor your commitments.
Inspire through your actions.
Joyfully embrace each day.
Keep your promises.
Leave a lasting legacy.
Model best practices.
Necessitate high, uniform, ethical standards.
Open your mind to new ideas.
Passionately pursue your dreams.
Quickly solve problems.
Reciprocate and pay it forward.
Showcase your talents.
Talk lovingly.
Undertake challenging tasks.
Vote and defend democracy.
Welcome and embrace change.
Zealously do what is right, good and noble.
There is a special kind of magic in the practice of showing gratitude.
It raises our consciousness, recharges our energy, enhances our self-worth, and strengthens our spirit.
And yes, my sister's baby arrived on Nov 24th!!! Happy and healthy little BOY!!! Love him to pieces and can't wait to see him next!!! Will have to upload my pictures another day for you all too see!!!
