Living Life
with an
Attitude of Gratitude
Life has been extraordinarily busy of late. That's a good thing! Keeps me from getting board. It also has a tendency to keep me from writing. That's not such a good thing.
Someone asked me the other day how I thought the Attitude of Gratitude influenced my SAORI, or visa-versa. I totally think that SAORI has taught me to me more grateful; to be more accepting of the beauty around me.
As the conversation continued the person wanted to know if SAORI and the Attitude of Gratitude wasn't just settling for less. My question was less than what?
As a kid I was a perfectionist. And even back then I began to see that perfectionism was a ticket to an unhappy life. Do not misunderstand, I am not talking about doing your best, I'm talking about perfectionism -- where you constantly compare yourself to some ideal. This comparison will either make you feel like a looser or give you a false sense of superiority -- depending on how you interpret the ideal. When we do our personal best, we have achieved our own personal perfection.
Today my gratitude list includes (but is not limited to!)
--> The service men and women who gave their lives in defense of this country.
--> Knowing which jobs I can tackle myself (with the help of Hanley of course!)and which are better left to the professionals.
--> SAORI! The friends I have made. The places I have gone. The peace, forgiveness, and acceptance that has invaded my life.
--> Coffee!
--> Personal Trainers who kick my butt.
Today my gratitude list includes (but is not limited to!)
--> The service men and women who gave their lives in defense of this country.
--> Knowing which jobs I can tackle myself (with the help of Hanley of course!)and which are better left to the professionals.
--> SAORI! The friends I have made. The places I have gone. The peace, forgiveness, and acceptance that has invaded my life.
--> Coffee!
--> Personal Trainers who kick my butt.