30 Days + of Gratitude ~ Day 12

1. I'm grateful for this list to keep bringing me back to gratitude every day.  Everyone (just about...) has circumstances.  And a number of us have emotions around circumstances.  Even me.  This list is one of many practices I'm deeply engaged with that are helping me stay clear, and become clearer than ever.  The process of cleaning out the illusions doesn't always feel so tidy or beautiful, but seems like it always looks amazing in retrospect.  So here's virtual glass raised to all who choose to walk through the illusions, no matter what it takes, and become clearer.
2. I'm grateful for all the people out there I know about, and the ones I do not, who're choosing to clear the clutter, see through the noise, and choose Truth.  Your work, even if you feel alone, impacts me and everyone else who's making this choice....keep walking!
3. I'm grateful for the rich conversation with my Dad this morning on the phone.  While there are areas where we don't see eye-to-eye, there's one we do, and that's Love.  I love him, he loves me, and neither one of us needs to use cards and presents to prove it anymore.  Now cards and presents are gravy.  Thank you Dad....I love you!
4. I'm grateful for all the hard work my Mom did to raise herself and me all these years...most of it, I may never know about.  Mom...you're a hero to me, and I love you!
5. I'm grateful for all the ways Spirit finds to creatively get my attention onto what matters.  Tonight it was finding all the old receipt books for healing products (oils, sage, etc) clients have bought from me over the last couple of years.  In sitting at the shredder with them, I was able to feel gratitude for each and every one of you and all the lessons, love, and growth we walked through together.  Thank you!  

30 Days + of Gratitude ~ Day 7

1. I'm grateful for my friend and Tattoo Artist, Damon Meuli at True Tattoo on Cahuenga in Hollywood.  Every sitting with him is the experience of passing through new territory within myself, and on the other side is more of the brilliant art he so passionately and skillful pulls through creation. His abiding self-love, humor, and Kiwi wit are a deep well for anyone willing to open their heart and play big!
2. I'm grateful for all of the "You Are Loved" artwork from Cafe Gratitude placed all over my house as reminders....entry points every morning, noon, and night into remembrance - remembrance that I am Love itSelf.  
3. I'm grateful for Swiffers!  Yes, you read that right...Swiffers!  My apartment is mostly uncarpeted...swiffering the floors daily keeps the energy clear and moving in here, and is a simple yet powerful way for me to exchange gratitude back to this great home and all it brings to me.
4. I'm grateful for the impulse to share...contacts, relationships, ideas, effort, grace.  As a recovering-only-child I have learned to share.  Mom always said it would serve me well in life...thanks Mom! ;)
5. I'm grateful for all the creative visionaries in my life who happen to be awesome friends as well.  You inspire me to excavate all the best and let shine through even when I'm don't wanna.  Shout outs to the likes of Lori Goldstein, David Elliott, Elena Brower, Pam and Steph Katch, Hugo Cory, Katrina Rivers, Cameron Burgess, Kris Nelson, Adam Garcia, Jai Greenlee, Sarasai Yutuc, Lauri Ashworth, Jenny Miller, Jane & Jimmy Baldwin, and the Writer's Group, to name a few!

30 Days + of Gratitude

I was scrolling through iPhone apps last night out of curiosity as to what's out there for self-development, and came across one called "Gratitude Journal" that's apparently a big favorite for Oprah. Well, if it's good enough for Oprah, it's good enough for me!

For at least the next 30 days, each day, I'll post 5 new things I'm grateful for, and anything outside the box that shows up from doing the practice.

1. I'm grateful today for my healthy body.
2. I'm grateful for the two hummingbirds living in the trees just outside my windows who keep me company day in and day out with their songs and antics (sometimes it's like watching the old Tom and Jerry cartoons the way they chase each other around).
3. I'm grateful for the breathwork. It's given me a career I love, and helped me and so many others to heal and awaken ever deeper to Self-Love.
4. I'm grateful to David Elliott for his mentoring, friendship, and love.
5. I'm grateful for the amazing king-sized afghan my Mom crocheted for me over something like four straight days. I wrap up in it and feel her love.