She reminded me that one degree can alter outcomes drastically; after all, the difference between water freezing or boiling lies within one degree. The overall message is a good one - just one small change can significantly impact your quality of life.
So this year, my resolution is to keep what I'm calling a "thankful journal" where I write down - every day - at least three things I'm thankful for. Since I've started keeping the journal, I have become more aware of all the little things that make my life so wonderful - little things that previously, I would have taken for granted. Life is too short not to relish in the beauty of it, and now, at least for a few minutes every day, I remind myself of that fact.
My "Thankful Journal"
"If you think you're too small to make a difference or that your voice is too small to be heard, you've obviously never been in a tent with a mosquito" - unknown
Happy New Year! That's a beautiful journal and a great idea! I started keeping one of those 5 year diaries this year and am writing down a simple reminder of the day.
ReplyDeletewow... thanks for sharing this... your grad school professor was right. i needed to be reminded of that. and i love the idea of the thankful journal, and i think i may start keeping one myself..:)
ReplyDeletep.s. thats a great quote, btw...
p.s.s. Love you!
Thanks Stephanie and Christine! You both are included in my list of things I'm very thankful for - I'm lucky to be supported by such strong women :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!! I am thankful for all the lovely bloggers that I have met!
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