Sunday’s a good day to remember what we’ve been grateful for over the past week, don’t you think? I’m joining Taryn over at Wooly Moss Roots in her Gratitude Sunday tradition, and here’s my list:
– Not rushing through this week; just having time to do what needed to be done, and to do what I wanted to do.
– A much quieter, more relaxing week this week.
– My COBRA health insurance that I *almost* let go of when I quit my job, since it’s $400 a month. So grateful I followed a persistent hunch to hold onto it, rather than my logical mind’s rationalizations to get rid of it.
– Earplugs. Essential for urban living!
– Meeting my sweet Hubby for lunch with a couple of his coworkers, and going out to an excellent Vietnamese place to eat Pho soup (which I’d never had before). This place was so good, and the food was so light and fresh which is what my body loves best. I snarfed. And snarfed. I’ll have to take a picture of the Pho for you next time!
– That was such a good day, the day I met F. for lunch. I was feeling so good and energetic, I was so happy to be home and not at work, enjoying summertime. Just a really great day. 🙂
– Taking the time to sit down and draw a mandala. I haven’t done one in a long time and I felt so uplifted afterward. It was like playing!
– Resolving to do more things that bring me joy. Lately I’ve had some very dark moments where life seems more of a struggle than it’s worth, and I realize that the best way to remedy that feeling is to be sure I’m doing enough FUN and JOYFUL stuff. There’s so much to do in life, just to keep things going along smoothly, that I sometimes don’t carve out enough time to do something purely for the joy of it. Doing fun, joyful things keeps me motivated to ‘keep doing life’ and get through the difficult parts.
– Fresh, organic, in-season fruit! I LOVE fruit. And I’ve enjoyed eating breakfasts like the one below — fresh fruit salad with a couple dollops of sheep’s milk yogurt, and my daily nettle-mint-lemongrass tea.
– Still eating lots of beautiful garden lettuce from the fridge.
– Sweet, supportive words from my mom.
– Friday night movie in our living room. Ratatouille — very entertaining!
– Fresh mint iced tea.
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What are you grateful for this week? Leave a comment!
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I’m grateful to know you! (I’m sure I’ve said that lots!)
Good job following your hunch rather than your logical mind! Hooray!
I LOVE your mandala, it is so gorgeous. It would be great for a coloring book! Our friend made a coloring book of mandalas at market. I love doodling, it is so relaxing.
I’m glad you had a slower pace. And I’m glad you are setting an intention to do joyful, fun, and light things. Your Spirit will thank you!
Know that you are SO loved!
Love you!
I’m so grateful to know you too Taryn, and thanks for your sweet comment and (always) supportive words 🙂
That means a lot.
Love right back to ya!
Lindsey
You are so right about taking time to find joy in our lives! Thankyou for the inspiration! jill