Hello to you my friends and Hello to November! Yes, it’s November already – I’m still in complete disbelief…. Are you?
Lately, I’m in a very happy place. I feel wrapped in so much love that I almost doubt I deserve this… I am lucky, I know, that the pieces of my life are finally fitting into place. Within this happiness, I realized something very powerful… happiness is a result of gratitude.
Happiness and gratitude didn’t always come easy for me, this is something new around here. I think it cultivated itself when I stood still one day and realized how much I appreciate the people and things in my life. I stopped and admired my daughter, took her in with all my senses and her presence brought a smile to my face. I admired my husband for working so hard in making my dreams come true, multitasking so well and still finding time for our family. I realized I’m really thankful for my siblings and my friends who are caring and loving. I realized I have a roof over my head with a brand new kitchen – – someone please pinch me ;)
Sometimes, it’s not easy to find happiness in one’s day, I’ve been there trying to stumble my way through the day… Still, it’s important to look around you, smile and appreciate the people and things in your life that do bring you happiness today, and every day for the 30 days in November. (and please don’t stop there – I think we should aim for 365 days of gratitude ;) xo
What are you grateful for today?
Joining Shannon today in the November Challenge – Thirty Days of Giving Thanks.
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Dearest sweet ella, this is my first time visiting and you have such a beautiful and very inspiring space here. This is such a power post with a sweet reminder of a beautiful sentiment to be grateful. I keep a little small gratitude journal where i write down small little things i am grateful for in a day! Today i am really grateful for the love and support i receive from this wonderful creative community! I am grateful for artists that are so kind, generous and loving. Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
Jacqueline, so nice you have visited ;)
I am grateful for that *smile*
I have to add that a gratitude journal has helped me move forward in life in my darkest moments. It’s such a simple but beautiful way towards happiness.
I am also grateful for my beautiful blog friends ;) Have a lovely day. xo
you are sooooo right! And I love it when I find myself in this truly grateful space – sometimes I wish it happened more often. But that’s when it gets a little blurred by the emotionally tough times. I realise making the choice to live and work as an artist – as hard as it is – I love it and I am so thankful. I was reminded of this the other day, when someone asked what I did and said I lived and worked as an artist and he said ‘so living the life’ and I thought yeah, I am – wow! Been hard getting there but I am soooo thankful! :)
May your days remain happy and full of gratitude :)
Amelia.x
Oh my ‘living the life’ sounds perfect and I’m so happy for you.
The emotional dilemmas will always come up here and there… as long as we don’t let them take over our minds, we’ll be ok ;)
Wishing you a lovely week ahead ‘living the life’ ;). xo
Thank you for your sweet, wonderful comment on my blog! And I’m thrilled you are joining me for this month-long challenge. And I SO agree with you – I see that this will probably extend way beyond 30 days!! Looking forward to sharing this month with you. xo