Day 3,684

Growth:

This quote read yesterday kept going through my brain all day today. I can’t help but wonder how much happier I would be if I asked more questions, listened more, and talked less. Listening leads to understanding.

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.

Voltaire

Appreciation:

Hearing Dominic talk about his upcoming intern search for the next year. Reading Gavin’s college application essays and reading his social psychology poster. Talking with Becky about her day as spend moments of calm together. Amongst the craziness and chaos and demands of a ridiculously busy work day those moments are the bastions of joy, my moments of calm amongst the storm. So grateful for the time with my family as I wrap up my evening!

Presence:

Taking these moments on the couch to relax, reflect on the day, and mentally account for what I am grateful for. They are moments I can easily take for granted and miss in my appreciation, but they are the reason my appreciation happens as often as it does. This quiet time in contemplation, organizing my thoughts, and concentrating on what I am grateful for is amongst my best times of the entire day.

Thanks!!!