Happiness comes when you have gratitude in your life.
“If you are not happy with what you have, how will you be happier with more?”
With the above quotation as my inspiration, I started a Gratitude Project.
The intention was to acknowledge all the good that is in my life.
Sometimes when we feel ‘blah’, unmotivated, or feeling like we don’t have enough in life, we need to put our lives back into perspective. Look at what is already there because there is so much to be thankful for. Whether it be big, exciting things or the small simple (yet often profound) things, we all have so much to be grateful for.
I challenge you to acknowledge the gratitude you feel in your life….
I welcome you to add what you have gratitude for in the comments below!
July 1
1. Our beautiful country of Canada
2. Veggie Sandwiches from Red Barn
3. The child-like feeling I have when I see fireworks
July 2
1. Motivation to work on administrative tasks
2. Lush green plants
3. The cleanliness of my house (thanks to our house cleaner Sheena)
July 3
1. Delicious local strawberries
2. Feeling of the warm sun on my skin
3. Clients who inspire me
July 4
1. Friends who keep in touch
2. Creativity in the kitchen
3. My old-fashion ‘wheeling’ clothes line (reminds me of my grandma’s house)
July 5
1. The men in my life who support me the most:
Michael, Andrew and Eric
2. My thriving basil plants
3. The sound of my Mom’s voice.
July 6
1. The ability to walk
2. The feeling of love
3. Humour, smiles and laughs
July 7
1. In-law visits
2. The beautiful butterfly fluttering around me
3. {Toxic Free} Sunscreen that allows me to stay out in the sun
July 8
1. Water that is healthy to drink (we live in such an abundant country!)
2. The breeze on this hot day
3. Strong ladies who inspire and motivate me in my business
July 9
1. Celebrations for special people
2. Recognizing when I’m negative, and choosing a positive thought instead
3. Lemons and Limes – add a bit of tang to my life! tee he he
July 10
1. Uncontrollable laughs
2. Local farms & food
3. Fresh plums off my tree
July 11
1. Gratitude lists
2. Other people’s happiness
3. the Public library system
July 12
1. Fresh picked raspberries
2. Non hormone meat option from local sources
3. Charmin extra-strong toilet paper – *the best* ever!
July 13
1. Dinner ready for me when I get home :)
2. Lavender & Mint from my client’s garden (picked special for me!)
3. My beautiful blue eyes
July 14
1. The birds calling in the distance
2. My best friends
3. My warm brown, fuzzy socks
July 15
1. My fabulous new haircut by Kimmie Leslie
2. The car being washed and sparkling
3. Feeling beautiful and vibrant, just the way I am
July 16
1. High quality sleep
2. Bills to pay – means I have amenities that keep me comfortable
3. Epsom salt & lavender baths
July 17
1. Bowen Therapy – and the pain relief it has brought to my client’s lives
2. Afternoon strolls with a friend
3. My off-key singing
July 18
1. The opportunity to inspire amazing women
2. Loving my career
3. My expertise in the health + wellness field
July 19
1. 4am wake ups that give me insight into the health + wellness field
2. Deep breathing exercises
3. Willow trees
July 19
1. My dad’s safe arrival from his flight
2. I arrived safe to work, without incident
3. My comfy bed
July 20
1. Lunch on the sundeck
2. Beautiful Victoria weather
3. Bouquets of flowers (thanks Mother May I Productions!)
July 21
1. Clean air to breathe
2. Meditation
3. Daisies
July 22
1. Beacon Hill Concert in the Park Jazz music
2. Our paramedics, police, firefighters who keep us safe
3. The ability to hear, and knowledge to listen
July 23
1. Swimming in mountain fed water
2. Safe journeys
3. Alone time
July 24
1. Lunch with Friends
2. Reunions
3. 12 lbs of Raspberries
July 25
1. More berries to freeze for winter
2. Anticipation for arrivals of family
3. Afternoon get-aways
July 26
1. Fully booked schedules
2. Remembering to Breathe
3. Loving kisses
July 27
1. The sound of birds
2. Quiet time to myself
3. Nature
July 28
1. Airplanes that bring family and friends to me
2. Late night chat-fests
3. Portable water bottles
July 30
1. Bamboo bedsheets
2. Lazy lounging days
3. The Gulf Islands
July 31
1. Local farmers markets
2. Books that I can’t put down
3. ‘Overnight Camping’ in the backyard
August 1
1. Catching the ferry on time
2. Back up plans when problems arise
3. Beauty of Arbutus trees
August 2
1. Finding a great deal on something I need to buy
2. My lack of materialism in this very materialistic society
3. Singing songs that make me smile and laugh
August 3
1. Dinner made for me
2. Busy work days
3. Clients who are truly amazing
August 4
1. Sleeping for 11 hours
2. the Internet
3. Creative writing and being inspired
August 5
1. Picnic lunch on the beach
2. Foreign cheese
3. Bowen Therapy successes
What do you have Gratitude for in your life? Let me know in the comments below:
