Sunny Side Up: Gratitude thoughts

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Gratitude thoughts




Why not?  Why can't every day be the best day of the year?  I found this quote months ago and every day since it has been on my mind.  Every day is filled with ups and downs and every day I have a choice.  I can dwell on the things that go wrong and cause stress, OR I can choose to find joy in the little things - the blessings that are right in front of me.  Things like:

comfy pajamas
a phone call from mom
kisses from my little boy
an extra hour in the day
popcorn
anticipation for the holidays
reading a book I can't put down
my pumpkin spice candle
a funny conversation with a friend
hearing my girls say "sure!" when asked to help out
the sound of the dishwasher humming in a clean house
a quiet evening with my husband
a new day tomorrow


Why can't every day be the best day of the year?

In my heart I believe that most days really can.  

Happy November friends.  

:)

p.s.  We are adding to our gratitude journals this month!  You can read all about them here.

8 Comments:

At November 3, 2014 at 6:26 AM , Blogger Jboo said...

Sweet post -- thanks for sharing!

 
At November 3, 2014 at 6:26 AM , Blogger Hanna Lei said...

This is great :) -Hanna Lei

 
At November 3, 2014 at 8:00 AM , Blogger Erin said...

Thanks Jboo and Hanna! You are both always so sweet to comment. I really appreciate your kind words! xo

 
At November 3, 2014 at 10:46 AM , Anonymous Constance said...

Gratitude and gratitude journals are so important! Thank you for reminding me about this. It changes my focus in a positive one!
Blessings to you:)

 
At November 3, 2014 at 11:12 AM , Blogger Erin said...

To you too Constance! Thank you! xo

 
At November 3, 2014 at 11:48 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

We all have days that could never be described as the best. That's just life. We are as well to live it honestly. I'm struggling to see how the death of my loved one could be the best day :-(

 
At November 3, 2014 at 2:35 PM , Blogger Аленушка said...

It that what I think watching my son and hubby sleeping ��. The days can be long but I happy to have them in my life.
Aljonushka from faraway Belarus

 
At November 13, 2014 at 9:10 AM , Blogger Erin said...

Anonymous - of course there are days that just can't be described as the best. That is why I said that I believe "most" days can be the best. Not all days. Death/sickness of loved ones is unbearable. I'm truly so sorry for your loss.

Anehywka - Beautiful example! xo

 

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