Gratitude Journal 8.23 II

Summer comes to a close...

From Alex Elle, Gratitude Journal:

In the tapestry of life, gratitude is the golden thread that weaves through our experiences, binding them with a luminous glow and reminding us to honor our light. Gratitude practice has taught me so much about noticing, paying attention, and being in awe about the tiny things. It's this reminder to see the sunbeam amidst the storm or smell the fragrance of rain-soaked earth after a downpour. As we journey through our lives, the practice of gratitude journaling can become our compass, guiding us toward mindfulness, joy, and an unwavering connection to the present moment. 

8/16: a quiet morning filled with cleaning and the sounds of the crows

8/17: feeling valued at work is an absolute priority for me. And having my supervisors affirming me at every step is the most fulfilling/rewarding feeling

8/18: I’m grateful for the days where gratitude is easy

8/19: the kindness and warm welcome of a family that is not my own yet is beginning to feel like it

8/20: Cameron’s partnership…makes a 9 hour car-ride a lot easier to bear

8/21: melting into work as the primary holder of all of the information I need…seems a helpful distraction from what is becoming an increasingly stressful home life

8/22: compliments on an outfit I feel comfortable in

8/23: the rhythm of a day that feels long and satisfying 

8/24: the gift of leaving life behind for work

8/25: the gift of leaving work behind for life

8/26: feeling clean after 3 loads of laundry, swiffering, and a long shower

8/27: returning to a creative practice

8/28: the hope and romanticism bound up in letter writing

8/29: San Diego’s last push for summer with an 80 degree week

8/30: this space. where I get to interact with people who are kind enough to read my writing & respond to it

With love,

Kiera