Day 1: What Are You Grateful For Today?

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Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.  Zig Ziglar

First things first, can you believe that November is here? I'm in utter disbelief! 

Now that we got that out of the way, I know that I've been neglectful with the blog lately. I was in Haiti for the last couple of weeks, and when I travel for work I get so busy, that any free time that I get, I use to spend time with friends and family.

Now that I am back home, there will be no more slacking! As a commitment, I've decided to blog all throughout the month of November.  I am starting a 30 days gratitude challenge. Gratitude challenge you ask? correct! I've decided to do this gratitude challenge as a way to give thanks, to refocus my energy, and to set my intentions for the upcoming year. When we do a recap of a specific year, We often get caught up in all the things that didn't work out, the goals that we didn't accomplish, and overlook the simple things that we ought to be grateful for, like an unexpected phone call, or commuting safely back and forth to work everyday. The truth is if we took the time to count  our blessings, we would realize how much we have to be thankful for, and would be much less unappreciative. 

This challenge is obviously very personal. I've decided to share this challenge with you in order to help you cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Gratitude is a magnet for miracles, and I know we can all use some!  So I invite you to join me in this challenge. Either by commenting under the posts that I will share, or by writing things down  in your own journal. Even if you don't do it for 30 days, I challenge you to answer these questions and start attracting the blessings that you rightfully deserve. 

Without further ado, Day one!

A couple of days ago, I went over my best friend's house carrying a box of Haitian patties, her favorite juice, a birthday card, and a gift card to one of her favorite stores. Although it was her birthday, she decided that she wouldn't do anything big this year. We're both really big on celebrations. We take trips, do lavish brunch, luxury shopping, as long as there's a celebration involved, we go all out! But this time it was different. Our evening consisted of our husbands playing FIFA while we struggled to get through the phases of Phase10 (a card game) while sipping on some red wine. There was nothing extravagant, just some of her favorite foods, and her favorite people. She literally called it the most PERFECT birthday ever! 

Sometimes, the little things have the most meanings.

What matters the most in life to me, are the people in it. Having people in your life that care about you and love you, really and truly trumps everything! Family members and friends are blessings often overlooked and under appreciated. To me, they are my most valuable assets. 

So today, I'm grateful for the relationship that I have with my family and my friends. I'm grateful for the Facetime call with my niece last night where I sat and watched her eat frozen strawberries. I'm grateful for the opportunity to celebrate my friends, whether it's a birthday, an engagement, the birth of a child, or a promotion. I'm grateful for random "hey just checking on you" messages. I'm thankful for those who call me when I don't keep in touch. I'm grateful for daily phone calls from my parents who live in another country. I'm thankful for listening ears and shoulders to lean on. I'm thankful for friends who come over to cook for me or bring me food, and I'm especially fond of those who come over with a bottle of wine! 

I'm grateful for each and every single person who pour into me every day, whether their glass is full or empty. You are what matters to me the most in life. 

What are you grateful for today? 

The greatest gift in life is friendship, and I have received it.

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Laura

I am an early childhood educator who has fallen in love with the life that I have been given. I am inspired by the beauty in everything that surrounds me to live my best life, loving my hardest, and traveling the furthest possible. Join me on my adventures through life.
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  1. Lailou says: Reply
    November 2, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    Thank you lolo for this challenge!!! These past few months have been hard on me mentally as i was trying to make sense of a lot of things and adjust to a few changes in my life. But last month i went to my grandmother’s funeral and everything made sense to me. As i was sitting in my father’s living room surrounded by my family, some i haven’t seen in years. I felt complete!! And i quickly realised how much i was missing my family. So today iam eternally grateful for my family. I love them more than i love fritay🤗🤗🤗😁😁😁

    1. Laura says: Reply
      November 2, 2017 at 5:58 pm

      Thanks for participating Lailou! You know all too well how I feel about my family, so I definitely join you in being thankful for family. Being around family is so therapeutic, I’m happy you got to spend some time with them although it was under unfortunate circumstances.

  2. Remy says: Reply
    November 2, 2017 at 11:44 pm

    Very inspiring post. Thank you for your tips

  3. Veronica@inveronicascorner says: Reply
    November 3, 2017 at 8:44 am

    I can’t believe it’s November either! What an inspirational post, we forget sometimes to be grateful.

  4. Courtney Blacher says: Reply
    November 3, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    I love this post, and enjoyed reading it. Yes, I agree that gratitude is so important! I think it’s necessary for our happiness.

  5. Sophia Levasseur says: Reply
    November 3, 2017 at 7:59 pm

    Welcome back!I think I missed one or two blogs due to my crazy schedule but I will definitely join this challenge.This year has been a teaching year for me in so many levels.Im so grateful for the life’s lessons that I learned,they made me reevaluate and dig deeper into myself.Im grateful for God’s presence and guidance each day and in every step that I take.Im grateful for my hubby,my three kids,my mother,my family members ,my friends,work,school,my coworkers,my spiritual mentor,everything that I accomplished,my dad and so much more.You are so right,I just realized that I have so much to be grateful for yet I still find ways to complain when I get the occasion!

  6. Shubhada Bhide says: Reply
    November 3, 2017 at 11:30 pm

    Such an inspirational article, I love reading this and also the beautiful photo. Gratitude is such an important thing in our life. I’m grateful because of my family!

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