The Things I Know For Sure and What I've Learned

Today I'm grateful for....

Telling the truth is always best. Being truthful with yourself and with everyone else, about everything.

Falling in love is easy but loving for a lifetime takes work.

Doing the right thing even when you don't want to is always best.

Going to bed angry never fixes the problem, it's best to talk it out, kiss your partner, tell them you love them and go to sleep happy.

Handling an uncomfortable situation with tact and grace is a rare thing these days and something that I admire in other people and hope to master.

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome. Which for me applies to my behavior in my relationships with family and friends. Changing my behavior and the way I handle situations really does make a difference in their behavior and my relations with them.

That balance is key in all aspects of life.

Worrying leads to stress which leads to illness.

Meditation and deep breathing really does help.

Being in a mindful state of gratitude absolutely changes your thought process and lets you live a more positive and fulfilling life.

Setting goals and planning makes life easier, helps you accomplish more and helps keep you aware of your life.

Giving 100% is important.

We all have a purpose.

Good friends are hard to come by.

Good things are happening for the people I love.

My life has changed, been turned inside out, left me infected and raw, and has taken me in directions I never would have dreamed of, but I've picked myself up, done the work and saved myself. I've learned to push through the fear, remain calm, come up with a plan and know that plans change :)

Today I am grateful for my life, just the way it is.
And I'm grateful for having you in my life.