On Gratitude

Recently, my dream of becoming a published author, one I have nursed and nurtured for many long, difficult years, became something that wasn't merely a hope, but something that I'll have to wait for. Something certain, real, and so very much alive. I still can't believe it!!! 

And I am so thankful.

I think that people spend a lot of time complaining. Once upon a time, I did it too. Maybe we do it because we're afraid? Or maybe we do it because we're bored? Maybe we're not pushing ourselves hard enough or maybe we're just being way too hard on ourselves. Whatever that reason is, though, I think if we replaced a lot of the things we say, think and do with gratitude, we'd see a whole new kind of world. An amazing world where there is enough to go around. Where we are partners and not competitors. Where the biggest issue of the day is which victory we want to celebrate louder! 

I want to be thankful for my life. For every beautiful or harrowing thing that happens to me. And I am. 

I want to give a shout-out to the people that inspire me. Most of you know who you are, but those who don't, I'm sure I'll find a way to show you. Thank you for what you do, every day. I want to be like you! :)