Path of Gratitude

“Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.”—Erol Ozan

“Gratitude is a life skill that can be improved with practice. Even during the toughest trials, we can learn to find things to enjoy and appreciate. I don’t mean to imply that we can manage to be grateful every moment. That would be an unrealistic demand on ourselves. Feeling grateful is not a moral injunction but rather a healthy habit that we can learn to employ with greater frequency.”― Mary Pipher, Women Rowing North

Wherever you are today, get lost for a bit.
Break the monotony.
Dip below the surface.
Deeper waters.
Slow and still.
Quiet reflection.
Be kind to yourself.
Measure how far you have come not where you are not yet.
Do not lose the day by looking back or too far forward.
Gratitude daily to shift and transform ordinary moments.
Find some beautiful paths today.
Wander. Wonder. Awe.

“Resilience is built by attention and intention. We can take responsibility for our attitudes and focus on our strengths and our joys. We can go deep and face truth squarely. We can learn the skills that allow us to adapt to anything.”― Mary Pipher, Women Rowing North