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June 7, 2011

Attitude of Gratitude

Filed under: Gratitude — gardener @ 8:17 am

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately-   There has been much going on in this little world of mine.  Some things pleasant, others not-so-pleasant, but in the midst of everything, I’ve stopped focusing on the things I’m grateful for.   Even when I don’t write about it- I usually take a little time each day to think about the things in my life that I’m grateful for.    Often it is the little things that others may not even notice- and others it’s something big.     Regardless-  I have realized that I need to get back to ‘basics’ in many aspects of my life because it keeps me grounded and focused on the NOW.    

I can’t wave a magic wand and heal my friends who are struggling with various illnesses- or those whom they love.   I can’t change the fact that in spite of really wanting to move the perfect place hasn’t happened for us.   It’s a source of frustration for Marcel,but I believe things happen when they are supposed to happen.      There are countless things I can’t change, but what I can change is going back to taking a few moments out of each day and being grateful-

My Gratitude List for June 7, 2011.

Today I’m Grateful for:

  • Cool temps and early morning chats with my favorite (and only) brother.
  • Getting back on track not only with my exercise plan, but also tracking my food and calories.
  • Learning that it’s OK to shine.
  • The delicious flavors of fresh herbs.
  • The people who love me- love me for a reason.

May 6, 2011

Balance

Filed under: Gratitude,Life — gardener @ 10:30 am

I was thinking last night while lying in bed that so many people are at new chapters in their lives right now that it’s surprising. It’s all in the ebb and flow of life- but when I really stopped to think about what is happening in my immediate circle of family and friends- I was pretty amazed. There is a balance of trimumphs and struggles, and while some are facing a long road of uncertainties others are basking in bliss and blessings.

While some may look at one chapter ‘bad’ and the other ‘good’ – it is much more than that. While a struggle may not be ideal, it defnitely gives us lessons in life to learn- if we are open to seeing and learning from that. At the end of the day- if you learn a great life lesson to hold close and carry with you in spite of your struggles and find that you’re much stronger than you ever deemed possible- doesn’t that seem pretty great within itself? It does to me.

May 4, 2011

Focus

Filed under: Food for Thought,Gratitude — gardener @ 10:36 am

I’ve been spending a lot of time lately focusing on the good. There are many stressful things going on around me, but rather than jumping in and worrying about them, I realize that with some things I can’t change them- so I just make myself available if someone needs me- and the rest I let go.

It does’t mean I don’t care- It means I can’t change some things, so what’s the point in worrying about it?

I’m focusing on the good and in turn- it is bringing more good things. We only get one life- so why not make the best out of every second?

April 29, 2011

Life’s Been Good

Filed under: Gratitude — gardener @ 10:19 am

Things are changing in my life- for the better. Don’t get me wrong, they weren’t ‘bad’ to begin with, but as my perspective has changed so have other things in my life, so it’s only getting better than it was.

It doesn’t mean that my life is perfect (nothing is perfect all the time) or that I don’t have bad days, but what it does mean is that in letting some things go and expecting great things in other aspects of my life- even greater things are starting to happen. I don’t remotely take it for granted. I’m grateful- for every blessing, for every person who makes up my life.

Yes indeed- Life’s Been and IS Good!

Beautiful Day

Filed under: Gratitude,Health/ Fitness,Life — gardener @ 9:20 am

Marcel is napping, along with JJ and Mister M. and I’m enjoying the peace and quiet that comes along with them all being asleep. We took JJ out for a walk earlier, or shall I say he walked with us, because technically the walk was for me- but it’s just as good for im as it is for me. It’s a gorgeous day- and as we walked along Marcel was telling me something about an email the he received from somene he works with that had a link that said click here. He wasn’t sure what it was, so he waited to talk to his colleague before actually checking out the site. As it turns out- the guy was sending him something that Marcel had asked him to send a while back but had forgotten.

Right now-I think I’m going to pour myself a glass of water and check out Wednesday’s Survivor since I haven’t watched it yet.

April 21, 2011

15 Minutes

Filed under: Gratitude,Life,Life's Little Hiccups — gardener @ 9:42 am

I have 15 minutes before we’ll be heading out the door for the hospital again.    Hopefully it will be the last time for a little while, although I can’t be sure.  Nothing seems certain these days..

I seem to be on this emotional roller coaster with a few things-   Thankfully nothing related 100% to me (oher than the emotions part)  but I know that there are at least some people in this world who ‘get’ how I feel.   

Sometimes-   I bounce back and forth between thinking that being so empathetic is a curse, while other times I think it’s a good thing.   I am a firm believer that we should all be empathetic, but I often think I have enough for several people-   When I feel others hurting-  I hurt.   It’s just who I am-  I’ve tried to change it, but now accept it- but sometimes, when I feel that so many are hurting and struggling for various reasons-  it feels like a curse. 

There are always lessons to learn and silver linings to find- and for that- I’m grateful. 

I’m also grateful to those who ‘get it’, because that tells me that maybe I’m not coo-coo after all.

April 10, 2011

Dear..

Filed under: Gratitude,Health/ Fitness,Inspiration,Life — gardener @ 10:30 am

Dear Body-

I don’t think I’ve ever taken the time to thank you for always being there for me when I need you.   You never fail to perform and continue to be strong and kind to me, even when I’ve not always treated you the way I should.    I appreciate you-  every single inch and I just wanted to thank you for everything.

Love always-

Me

April 5, 2011

Surprises

Filed under: Gratitude,Life,Things I Love,Travel — gardener @ 9:46 am

Earlier today Marcel brought in the mail. He handed me a card and said that someone left it in the mailbox for me. My name was scrawled across the center of the envelope, but nothing else. From the lack of postage- I knew it had to be from someone local. When I opened it, I saw a beautiful card with a picture of the lavender fields in France on the front. I figured it was from one of my neighbors, but instead it was from one of my dear friends, Hein (Desere’s husband). He went to France last year and I told him how much I’d love to see the lavender fields there. He said he’d take pictures. I forgot about it, but apparently he didn’t. The card said that since he’d forgotten to take a picture of the fields, he was giving me the card instead.

I can’t begin to describe the joy that I felt from that card. I love surprises and it’s the ones that completely catch you off guard that are the best. This one definitely ranks high on my list of ‘catch me completely off guard’ surprises. That little card made my day- and also showed me once again just how truely blessed I am to have such wonderful people in my life.

March 15, 2011

Coffee and Friends

Filed under: Gratitude,Home,Life — gardener @ 10:24 am

I was sleeping late this morning (due to the fact that it took me forever to fall asleep- partially in fact because I was watching a movie- The Reader) when my I heard the familiar ‘ding’ from my iPhone letting me know that I had a text. It was Desere, wanting to know if she could come over for coffee. I hadn’t talked to her in a few days and since I’m generally up for having people stop in for coffee any time, I told her to come on!

I pulled out my new coffee grinder and ground some of the Starbucks Casi Cielo beans that I have. Not only do I love the taste of freshly ground coffee, I also love the way it smells. Pure bliss! After a little walk with JJ and allowing him a little playtime with a Jack Russell, who seemed to have a crush on him- I brewed the coffee and waited.

We had quite a bit to talk about, so it was great to catch up. Right now- Marcel is doing the dishes, which allows me to catch up on my blogging. I have also started my list for 101 things in 1001 days- which I’ll be sharing when it’s complete. I should have it done for the April 1st kick-off and am already pretty sure what the first thing to check off the list will be- (More on that later).

I’m so grateful for the friends in my life- without them-my life would be not nearly as enriched.

March 14, 2011

New Project- 101 Things

Filed under: 101 in 1001 days,Food for Thought,Gratitude — gardener @ 12:21 pm

I recently came across the Day Zero Project where you can create a list of 101 things that you would like to do in 1001 days. I thought it sounded like an interesting project, so in the next few weeks I’ll be compiling my list and hopefully start checking things off that list as early as April.

I will be sharing the list, and then as I actually ‘do’ things on that list- I’ll share (hopefully with a picture) and more information about the actual ‘thing I’ve checked off’. I think it’s a fun project and also think it will be interesting to see how it all comes together. I would love for you to join me (and many others) in this journey. Please be sure to let me know if you do- so I can see what you’re 101 things are! Who knows- maybe we can cross a few things off our list together!

More on this coming very soon-

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