This morning started out rough - I had plans that I was quite looking forward to that fell through. My emotions have been wonky this week, and that little thing initially hit hard. In that moment, as I texted back and forth with several friends about various things, I began to realize again why I value the exercise of writing these daily 5 lists. They make a difference. In noticing the small things and finding reasons to smile and to choose to be grateful, I see a shift in the place where I've been existing for the last while. It's becoming habit again to take note, and to give thanks, and the results are a greater ability to adapt to changes and disruptions, and a greater ability to live in the present moment with joy and peace instead of anxiety and fear. I'm reminded of Ann Voskamp's line, "Eucharisteo always precedes the miracle." Amen and amen.
Today's Daily 5:
Today's Daily 5:
- 30 days of consistently counting smiles and giving thanks
- a long shower to start my day
- a curly hair day
- wearing my favorite sweatpants and a cute, comfy tank top from Old Navy to bum around the house
- a quiet, simple day mostly at home, sometimes cooking (so therapeutic), sometimes reading, sometimes listening, plus, you know, the latest episode of Castle
