Day 3,711

Whew… that was quite the long day. There were a lot of positives, good conversations, progress on a work project, moments of working into purpose, and pleasant time with family. Much to be grateful for, no question.

What’s interesting is that what I am most grateful for is the very thing that was the most frustrating part of the entire day. The presence of it reminded me of just how grateful I am for not having it happen as much as it used to. The minor annoyance or frustration of it today reminded me of what it used tobe like and it reminded me to be thankful that it is not like that anymore.

Several years ago I was driving approximately 18 hours each and every week to get out to each of my offices. The number of miles I put on in that year was ridiculous. The amount of wasted time in transit still makes me cringe. Each time I would drive that far I would come home feeling exhausted, completely drained, and very much frustrated by the lack of progress I’d been able make towards my goals. So much wasted time, so much lost energy, so frustrating.

As I had flashbacks to that year and change today I couldn’t help but be grateful for this experience being a very infrequent one now. So much of my life is improved as a result of not having to travel like that, so much of my life re-claimed.

Thanks!!!