Day 3,245

Growth:

All of the stress in my life is created by myself. It is either as a result of my actions or due to my mindset towards attachments. The natural state of man is happiness, the obstacle to that is ourselves. Release my attachments, open myself to joy.

Appreciation:

All around us are miracles, lessons, reminders, opportunities for growth, and moments of connection with others. We need only keep our hearts open and our souls grateful. Thanks to my morning mental diet I did a better job of doing that than usual today and it made a tremendously positive impact on my day.

Presence:

Laying on my back on a standup paddle board in the middle of a still and serene lake, listening to the sounds of birds all around, watching the reflections of the sun off the lightly rippling water dance atop the purple flowers amongst the trees, and all as the sun slowly warms the right reside of my face. Heaven.

Thanks!!!