This has been a strange week for me. I've experienced a plethora of emotions-running the gamut from happy, content and peaceful to anxious, frightened and on the brink of tears. Yet, through it all, I've endured.
A friend serendipitously reappeared in my life this week, while new friendships, I believe, are emerging. I'm learning many lessons along the path my life has taken. These lessons aren't always easy, but I'm finding, no matter the difficulty, they are essential to my growth as a human and an individual.
My house has been on the market now for nearly three months. Seems like it's been years. Frustration rears its ugly head sometimes. But, I try to pause in those moments of frustration to be grateful that I even have a home, for there are others are not as blessed. It is a financial burden I'd rather not endure, but again, I remind myself that it's ok. I just try to put it out of my mind, but that's often easier said than done.
I'm grateful to be alive. Life is full of twists and turns I'm sure I'll never completely understand. There are moments of celebration and moments I'm nearly reduced to tears. There are relationships in my life that are flawed, forgiveness that needs extending, and fears that are not easily quelled. In spite of it all, it's worth the effort to have a little more gratitude in my heart than bitterness.
Here's my confession; Despite the ups and downs of my week, I'm humbled and grateful for the experiences which have come my way. Learning to live in the now is one of the most difficult obstacles I face. Yet, each new dawn brings with it reminders of how wonderful this experience we call life truly is. It's an adventure. Kind words, smiles from a stranger, unexpected friendships and yes, even bumps and curves along the road are part of that adventure. It's easy to simply take parts of the adventure for granted. Our next breath is not guarantee, food and shelter could be gone in an instant. And so, it is today that I share with you my gratitude for the things in my life. I hope you'll take a moment to reflect on your gratitude as well.
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