Gratitude Gets Easier

DaYS 49-55 of 100 DaYS oF GRaTiTUdE

 

On January 15, 2016, I challenged myself to write about being grateful over 100 days. This past week I have reached my halfway point in this challenge. At this juncture, I have learned that no matter what the circumstances in your life, there is constantly things showing up in your life that are awesome and it doesn't have to be a big thing. Having gratitude will increase this awareness and simply make your life more enjoyable.  

 

Each day I become more aware of the positive in my life. But I’ve also noticed, especially on social media, that many people focus on the negative rather than on the positive around them.  I think, since it takes just as much energy to be positive, why do not give it a go, and take this challenge too. 

 

"Gratitude is a vaccine, an antitoxin, and an antiseptic."  John Henry Jowett

Day 55

I am grateful for all the teachings regarding healthy raw livin'. Sometimes I find it a challenge to eat raw,

especially in the winter. Therefore, in the winter I am more inclined to be 60/40 raw.  Opting for a warm cooked meal for dinner.

What I am particularly grateful for is learning about raw healthy foods. There is a wealth of information online to make wonderful delicious meals. 

This morning, I am having almond coconut yogurt that I made a couple of days ago. I added bananas, dates and coconut shavings. It is tangy and sweet at the same time. Main thing to remember is use 'raw' unprocessed nuts, which are soaked 24 hours before using. ‪#‎healthy ‪#‎raw ‪#‎milkalternative ‪#‎tasty

Day 56

I am forever grateful for delicious Green juice! I admit, it is more work than buying it. but it is so worth the effort to make your own juices. 

This time I made juice using Granny Smith apples, ginger, parsley, cilantro, cucumber, and kale. So yummy but more importantly it is also very good for me. :)

Bluejay 

Day 57

I am grateful to be living in the country. There are so many benefits to living in the country, but one I absolutely appreciate is the silence.  No traffic and no emergency vehicle sounds.

In the country, all I hear are the birds and the odd dog barking. #stressfree #silence #countrylife

Day 58

My physiotherapist James, from Kanata North Physiotherapy is extremely knowledgeable about sport injuries and other muscle problems.  I am grateful for his patience and ability to make me feel at ease and comfortable in his care. 

Transition

We never get tired of talking about the weather. It is most often the first comments we make to one another upon meeting. Do you think we talk about the weather because it is always changing? Nature is a perfect reminder of how temporary everything is. It is always influx and changing moment to moment. 

The following are pictures taken one day apart over the last week. 

Finally, no snow or ice!

FRESH

Deer blending into the forest

First Snowfall!

This week we had our first snowfall, nothing even close to what dropped in Buffalo NY. But I do think it is here to stay.

It is lovely, soft, and fresh!  

Autumn Reflection

I've always been a morning person.  I am, wide awake as soon as my eyes open.  I don't need that cup of coffee to get me going. Ok, for those who know me, know that I don't drink coffee.  :)

Morning Fog

This morning when I looked out the window I could barely see the sailboat. I knew it was there, so I waited, and within seconds it appeared. Slowly ebbing on the water as the fog disappeared, which only serve to enhance the perfect moment of silence. Even the geese who were on the river throughout the night had already flown south.

 I love living by the river. It is peaceful and the scene is always changing. The pictures here were all taken within 10 minutes apart. Absolutely magnificent! Although, sometimes, I admit, I don't always notice.

But when I do, I marvel at how amazing it is to be able to witness nature unfolding as it does, effortlessly.  I am reminded in this moment, life on the river is, "like this".