Lately I have been inspired to re-commit to my gratitude practice! It is definitely a “practice” for me as I so easily slip into complaining and taking things for granted. This quote from David Steindl-Rast gave me a much needed reminder about the necessity of gratitude:
“The root of joy is gratefulness… It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.”
In the spirit of actually living this out, here are some things I am thankful for right now, on this overcast and warm morning in June:
-Starting a new book
-My mom sending me a giant bag of Purely Elizabeth granola
-Taking the boys to the pool
-Working PRN
-Mangoes
-Reading to the kids and watching their faces light up
-Double date at Vintage Sofa Bar
-Fresh herbs
-Morning walks with K in the Ergo
-Seeing my grandparents for the first time in a year and a half ❤
-Coming up on FIVE years of marriage with my love!
-Our church community
-The smell of jasmine
-My dad generously babysitting every Wednesday night
-K’s newfound, incessant wave
-Listening to worship music while making dinner
-Green smoothies
-My kind + loving in-laws
-Beef brisket from Honky Tonk Smokehouse
-CJ’s sweet smile
-Watching The Mighty Ducks with Josh
-Seeing the boys eat their first strawberries
A Continual Feast 