I'm feeling very grateful to be back to my clients, my bodywork, and my cozy little massage space. The universe responded by sending three requests for gift certificates in the past two days! (I feel especially happy that I now get to hand-decorate three envelopes.)
Ringo, Luna, and Fergie decided to pitch in with some Sunday chores. They were especially helpful with sorting the laundry.
This happy little orange sign has been through a lot. For five years she's been a bright welcome for those driving by, or those coming in for massage. She's weathered snow, ice, wind and rain; she's come down plenty of times, been dented, buried under snow, even lost. Recently, a client took in our weary sign, fixed her up with shiny new silver clasps, and returned her back to her post, from where she's been waving strong ever since. After 3 weeks of being out of work, it is so comforting to return to this familiar welcome - she's a little bruised and tired, but still waving, happy and strong.
Free tickets to Rascal Flatts is pretty great. A spontaneous road trip to Mohegan Sun with these two awesome gals made it even better.
I honestly can't decide which was more delightful - watching Solana in her gymnastics class, or watching Amaia watch her big sister in gymnastics class. This little sister is full of great big love!
My 11-year friendship with this sister of my heart has shaped my life in many ways. Aside from our shared love of our dog pack, Maria has taught me much about the trust, safety, groundedness, and love that comes from having a true friend. An afternoon of her beautiful energy is like getting a happiness infusion for the soul.
I realized this evening that in just one and half months, my gratitude practice has already changed my daily life in a profound way. I find myself moving through more and more of each day with a fresh awareness of my surroundings and a deeper feeling of gratitude. Even on days when it could be so easy to give in to stress or worry, I find myself paying more attention to things like: the sun in the sky with her light-bending magic, the hilarious sounds of Fergie snoring, the delicious smell of my tea steeping in its mug, how grateful I feel for my family and friends, and how much I love a Tuesday night at home with Meg, our furry foursome, stir-fry, and a cribbage board. Life is good.
