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“Express gratitude for the greatness of small things.” ―  Richie Norton Source Here are 10 reasons to be thankful: 1. Every day brings new opportunities and the sun is shining. 2. There are people in your life who love you. 3. You can give love to others. 4. You are in good health. 5. We have the freedom to enjoy many things in life. 6. You have the opportunity to learn new things every day. 7. You can cherish your past joys and memories. 8. Technology has made our lives easier. 9. Sometimes strangers show us kindness. 10. Forgiveness is always possible. Take time to reflect on these reasons and consider what you are thankful for. Consider keeping a journal to record daily entries of your positive thoughts. Focusing on gratitude can help start your day on a positive note. I would love to hear from you! Please comment below and let me know what you are thankful for. Pin/save/share for later **Need more inspiration or motivation? If so check out a few of my other posts be...

“The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it's all that matters.”  ―  Audrey Hepburn Source I'm currently diving into a book by Moorea Seal, 52 Lists For Happiness.  This book is a weekly journaling inspiration for positivity, balance, and joy. Do you journal? Have you been thinking about starting up a journal? If you have been thinking about starting a journal, this might be the right time to start. I've always enjoyed writing in a journal.  It really gives you peace of mind. Take a moment, and think about what truly makes you happy. What brings you joy?  You'll find that this book helps you connect your thoughts to pen and paper in a very enjoyable way.  I feel that it is a way that we can clear our minds, and reconnect in areas in our lives that we often neglect.   I think it is important to practice self-care, and keeping a journal is a great way to de-stress, be mindful, and calm us when life sta...

There are times when you feel like nothing is going right and you're just not yourself. But even in those moments, you manage to put on a smile and keep moving forward. You might feel exhausted, unwell, perplexed, or powerless, but you persevere. Unfortunately, we recently received the devastating news that our wonderful friend passed away at the young age of 31. It was a tragic event and I cannot express the emotions that I felt upon hearing the news. We shared wonderful memories together and the last time we spoke was shortly after the birth of our second daughter in September 2015. Despite the grief, I try to focus on the wonderful moments we share. She was a kind-hearted person, an amazing mother to three wonderful boys, and always ready to lend a helping hand. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to know such a wonderful person. There will be times when life seems to make no sense, but eventually, acceptance of its unpredictability sets in. I am extremely grateful for ...