Appreciation

Today I read a blog that reminded me to stop and pay attention, to notice things I take for granted with appreciative eyes. And after reading I noticed that my body was trying to tell me that it needed a break. So I took a nap. I slept hard and now I realize how much I needed it. Later I took a walk in the snow because I didn't want to miss my opportunity to appreciate its beauty. It was relatively warm out and the exercise made me feel good. I loved the way my boots felt swishing through the snow so easily and the occasional patch of ice underneath, smooth as glass. I loved how happy it made my wolfie-dog when she'd run towards me and get surprised with a face full of fluffy snow--over and over. The air and the night was wonderful--and exactly what I needed.

Then I read this and realized that good things have been happening since I woke up this morning. It's good to be reminded that, in many ways, we are responsible for our own realities--and often, it's just a matter of perspective.