Daily Gratitude: Why am I posting this “boring” and old fashioned idea? Because, now more than ever, we need to remember it. And we need to remember that we’re adults and should act like adults the majority of the time. Looking around nowadays I don’t see that. I see bullying and name callling – on both sides. Just because someone else acts in a certain way does not mean it’s ok for us to. Quite the contrary- it’s all the more reason why we should step back, take some deep breaths and carefully think about what we want to say. A divided country is NOT a good country nor a strong one. Protests are good but mindless name calling may not be. If you look at the type of rhetoric that’s being thrown around, neither side is any better than the other. Looking at the content and discussing that (without all the rage) is key and is essential. But how do we stop the emotional responses – OUR own response that is? By stepping back and posting about the content- the pros and cons about the content. This is not easy by any means but if we want to role model for future generations, maybe we all (no matter the side) need to ask if we would want our kids to act like we’re acting. Pick some small item to change how you’re responding and reacting then work your way up to the bigger things. At least take a look at this idea.

Daily Gratitude: Maybe what you need to persist at won’t change the world but you should never give up hope if you’re working on something you’re passionate about. Does it give you joy and pleasure? Does it make you feel good and complete? Is it something you’d willingly give up sleep for? Then keep on working on it. It’s yours and no one should be allowed to take it from you. Don’t let others criticize or condemn your efforts. So what if it hasn’t changed the world or brought you any money? Are you in it for the money? Or for the fun and joy? It’s yours to pursue and you can just keep on working with it until YOU decide not to go after it any longer. Don’t let others determine what you should or shouldn’t be working towards. Don’t let others determine your happiness. You are the only one who can decide you’ll be happy. Keep on going.

Daily Gratitude: There’s too much noise around us. I find the best time of day for me is the early morning when I “do” my morning routine. There’s no music, no audiobooks, no tv, no cars zooming by, no people. It’s just me. I sit and listen to the silence. It is something you can hear especially when compared to the chatter the rest of the day brings. I feel much more in touch with myself. It took a long time to become comfortable with the silence. I had always had music or something on. But not once I became content just being with me, myself and I. It’s fun and beautiful and sets the day up right. You should try it sometime.