Day 2,900

Growth:

When someone asks if you’re okay and says that you seem a little off in a respectful way – listen! They are watching out for you, helping you see something you may have otherwise missed, or are helping you see that you aren’t as good at hiding the stress or scattered feeling you already have. Thank them, listen to them, breathe, and then adapt.

In some ways I leaned back on the advice from yoga on Saturday. Their comment helped me see that my thoughts were feeling panicked, I then chose to have stronger thoughts. That made all the difference today and helped me get my head back in the right space!

Appreciation:

Wowza, I don’t even know how to put this one into words today. Honestly, I think I’m going to leave it a little more vague on purpose until I have time to fully absorb it. I received an incredibly powerful thank you today, technically it was pointed towards my boys, in the form of a letter and a meaningful gift that already means the world to me. The letter was shared with my sons and I’m so grateful for the message it contained. The gift was so perfect in so many ways. One of the ways was more fitting than I could imagine as it totally fit a lesson Dad taught me long ago. Knowing that the boys will now have a gift of their own along those same lines fills my heart with joy. I’m still smiling and will be for quite some time. Honestly, the letter was humbling, heartwarming, and inspiring all rolled into one. What a gift we can weave for others through taking the time to put our thoughts and emotions into physical being to be held onto forever. I am beyond grateful for the gift of this letter to my sons today.

Presence:

There were many moments tonight that were full of presence and joy. A humorous “invite” from a friend for a meeting we have scheduled for Friday, sharing a gift with the boys, spending time in the car with Becky in between work and soccer, excellent conversations at work with teammates, laughter with business partners, and even this moment of quiet reflection while I blog. That said, watching the sun turn a deep red and slowly descend into a pink and purple and orange sky above the bluffs on the drive home. We all paused the conversation to enjoy the beautiful sight. What a wonderful moment!

Thanks!!!