I have gone through a lot of big changes in the past few months, and it has not always been easy or pleasant, but I have learned so much about myself, the real world and life in general. I have come to rely a lot on the experiences I have had. They have made me more independent, knowledgeable and worldly in a short period of time than I ever believed was possible.
I am in a stage of life between college and the big bad world, and through this, I have found just how much I rely on myself. I have learned to appreciate a lot of the little things in my busy life, so here are just a few things that I am thankful for in this season of gratitude:
- Phone calls from long distance friends
- Being able to afford my own apartment
- Freshly brewed green tea in the morning
- Things that grow, like my thai basil plant
- "Good mornings" from co-workers
- The mountains that surround my town
- Pinterest recipes
- A trusty radio station
- Finding my faith again
- My gas stove
- Humble confidence
- Worn out running shoes
- Being treated as a valued, equal member in the office (even though I'm just a graduate assistant)
- Baguettes
- The whole idea of wanderlust
- Office banter
- My car's miles per gallon
- Not being afraid to make mistakes
- Letters from family
- Color-coordinated planner entries
- The window in my bathroom that lets me shower in the rays of the sunrise each morning
- The opportunities I have been given through my job(s) and MBA classes
- My beloved camera
- Hugs from Mom and Dad
- Warm socks
- My independence
- Free weekends
- Spotify (student) Premium
- Mason jars
- Wisdom from literature, the Bible, peers and myself
I could honestly have gone on with 100+ more things that I am grateful for, but these seemed to be the most pertinent at this point in time. Though some are silly, material things, others have provided me with comfort, support or excitement and what is more valuable than that?
Through the rest of this Thanksgiving season, I want to take the time to notice the little things that make a difference in my life and appreciate them.
What are you most thankful for?
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ReplyDeleteI think I need to make a list like this- such a good idea to remind ourselves how blessed and privelaged we really are! :) Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Christine
www.beyoutifulhope.blogspot.com
Ethical Fashion + Faith Blogger
Thanks so much Christine! It was a great way to reflect :)
DeleteAlso just checked out your blog and I LOVE IT! #sustainablefashion #ethicalconsumerism
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