Heartfelt Visit

Spending an engaging evening over wine and appies with one of my daughters here last night.  Along with two acquaintances adjusting to a very recent loss.  This mother and daughter now a family of two.  The four of us taking turns filling each other in.  Sharing anecdotes about the ups and downs of life.  Some much appreciated laughter too. Touching upon the gifts available to us after experiencing a profound loss.  Greater compassion for others.  Increased confidence and freedom to make fitting choices for oneself.  Deeper appreciation for the right here, right now.  A heartfelt visit leaving me feeling connected, uplifted, and grateful.

Gratitude List Payoff

This idea arriving a few days ago.  While swimming lengths in the public pool.  To create another written gratitude list.  It had been a while.  Recognizing the need to recharge my batteries.  Rekindle the lighter energy within.  Challenging myself to come up with more than the nominal dozen or two notations.  Setting the goal of listing one hundred entries this time.  Assuming that might take a while. Surprising myself.  Completing it in less than fifteen minutes.  Easily. Resulting in such a deep sense of contentment and appreciation.  Huge payoff for such a minimal investment.