I’ve often started the new year with the idea of self-improvement at the forefront of my mind. Out with the old and in with the… well, new. And while personal development will continue to be my most intimate partner, I’m attempting an experiment. Mostly because when the Universe knocks and you don’t answer, They hit you in the face with the door. Let us begin.
The idea of gratitude always seemed obvious. Be thankful. It’s that simple. Appreciate what you have while you have it. It’s been all thanks for this and thanks for that. But then I read this article by
. It’s gorgeous from top to bottom and shifted my thinking.“Gratitude is about the minuscule. The details. The little things. The meaning we apply to things.” An Intuitive Light
I’ve experienced gratitude on the surface. Appreciation, to be sure, but with a subtle separation that allowed disappointment to seep in the cracks. I wasn’t where I wanted to be and got hyper-focused on what was missing. I forgot that once upon a time, I prayed for my current situation with my whole heart. I have time to read and write. I play with tarot cards and my pup. I published a whole book, for goodness sakes. It’s amazing. BUT! I put myself in Five of Cups mode and ignored the two cups behind me in favor of obsessing over the three that didn’t make it. So much for gratitude.
With all that in mind, it’s time to depart on a 31-day challenge. Each day in the month of January 2024, I’m showing up with a happy heart and will share something I’ve connected with. A focus on the two cups that still stand behind me. Plus, there’s also a bridge to the next adventure—bonus energy with this card. I’m going to connect to the tiny particles of stardust that make up my joy. My intention is to have a new thread for 31 days. It’s my hope that you’ll add your own sprinkle of fairy dust to the list.
I’ll leave it there for now. Until soon! I’ll meet you at the keyboard with a joyful heart and, probably, too much caffeine. Although I don’t think too much caffeine is a thing.
Oh, I love it so much! I feel so honored to have been mentioned in this post. And I LOVE the idea of a gratitude challenge, especially in January which has always seemed like such a depressing month to me. Maybe I'll join in! *Also* I once had a quickie tarot read with someone on Twitter, and they pulled the Five of Pentacles for me, and when I looked up its meaning, it resonated with me SO STRONGLY, it was like a wake up call/slap in the face. I honestly think that's when my attitude towards gratitude really started to change. The stick has two ends, and I was focused on the end that showed lack and scarcity! Anyway, wonderful post!
Spot on. The minuscule, it's a game-changer!