JANUARY GRATITUDE

January Gratitude

It is so difficult to believe that the first month of 2011 is already down in the history books. Furthermore, what an eventful month! While my new year's resolutions are fluid and not etched in stone, I've accomplished some of the goals I have set forth for myself.

In this first month of the year, I have begun the running the Couch to 5K program and I have been started doing yoga. I've also set forth musical goals-memorizing music. I am still working on my piece for January, but am proud of the progress I've made.

I'm grateful for the friendships which have been renewed, and those which are growing. I am looking forward to friendships and relationships growing and seeing what they are to become. I believe that a relationship, a companionship, will develop.

I am grateful for the new beginning of 2011, for the rare snow we have experienced this winter and for the renewal of my spirit on many levels. I’m grateful for a new outlook on life.

Here’s my confession: There are a zillion things I’d like to change in my life. The real truth of the matter is that I have everything I need. I have faith, friendship and hope. Life is not a beautiful vase of roses, it’s sometimes just a bunch of briars. Life is good, and I have a hunch that 2011 is going to be full of good stuff. I have no doubt that everything happens. Where I am today is vastly different than a year ago. Every day is a day full of possibilities. And, with one month of the year completely behind us, I am excited to live in the now, but look forward to the beauty of tomorrow.