gratitude sunday 2014

Today:

I’m feeling: peaceful.

I’m listening to: the sounds of my neighborhood.

I’m thinking: of the week past and what I need to learn from it. Of what I’ll need to do for a possible career change. Of a trip to Ikea.

I’m reading: my Bible and “Around The World in 80 Days” by Jules Vernes. Phileas Fobb’s determination to meet his challenge … just because, has been inspiring all week.

I’m looking forward to: extra daylight after a long, brutal winter.

I’m learning: patience.

I’m enjoying: quiet, being able to center and extra time I get to enjoy doing the things that rejuvenate me because of my “no T.V” Lenten 2014 fast. I’m not a big T.V. watcher but even the time I spent doing so took valuable time away from other enriching pursuits. It’s been quite an eye-opening experience so far.

I’m creating: several knit and crochet projects.

I’m grateful for: a love package sent by my parents with some of my favourite foods from home. An all day text marathon with my brother (N). A “hey how ya doing, I love you” call from my brother (A). Another unpleasant work situation this week which has made my resolve for personal well-being even more strong. Girls’ night in with my friend Tamiko. Wine, food, laughter, shared joys and difficulties was just what the Dr. ordered. A kick in the pants from my friend Laurie-Ann. Being challenged to up my creative game. Being reminded that my life is worth defending, improving and enjoying.

Around the house are: open windows. Soft, cleansing “soon to be Spring” breezes. The scents of a Lavendar and a Blackberry Vanilla candles.

In my kitchen: my favourite soup is on the stove.

I’m planning later in the coming week to: do my taxes. Get some fresh flowers from the Farmer’s Market. Practice my spinning on Olga. My drafting is becoming more fluid but my hand foot coordination still needs work. Get on my sewing machine to make some much needed pot-holders for my kitchen.

My quote/verse for the upcoming week is:

I’m wishing you: the very best of Sundays and a wonderful week ahead.

the new format for “Gratitude Sunday” is borrowed from “The Simple Woman’s Daybook” series

Different title, same premise as this. I wasn’t sure I’d continue to do this project but there are just too many things I need to record. Some pleasant, some not so pleasant but all part and parcel in me growing to become the woman I need to be.

Asha, the first installment for the year is dedicated to you. In the week past, I’m grateful for:

Beginning the week with a beautiful email message and video from e-pal Andi. I’m was moved to tears that she thought about me and the video was a great way to start the week.
Experiencing the relief of surrender. I pray and I pray alot. There’s a situation at my job right now that’s causing me all kinds of anxiety. It’s a big deal and I’m not at fault but a fellow Director is trying to make it my fault. I admit that we both could have worked together to avoid this but that’s just the thing, he didn’t say a word when he noticed the issue then waited until he could get into trouble to say something. At this point, now he wants to make it all mine. I was reminded while I prayed to surrender the situation to God. Only He can work this out on my behalf. Once I did this, the week was pretty good, even while at work.
Experiencing a new ritual of early bedtime wind down. Snow storms and cold nights have made it easy but I’ve been truly appreciating how beneficial good sleep is.
Being reminded that crafting is really therapeutic.
Being able to feed myself well.
Experiencing a random but totally awesome conversation with a man on the bus about the state of society and how much we should be helping each other in our communities.
Expanding my circle of friends. Denise, it was so good to meet you and cheers for more years of friendship.