Celebrate

I'm going to keep this short and sweet today.

Life is a gift, and each new day is a reason to celebrate.

I have been reminded daily of the beauty and blessings that surround me. I wake up so thankful and the smallest things have caught my eye. There is joy in everything, we just need to choose to have eyes to see it.

I have been keeping a list of "1000 gifts" while here in Spain, inspired by a book with the same title. In a mere month and a half, I already have over 300 things that have brought me joy in my time here, and probably hundreds more that I have not written down. When you begin to write these things down, something starts to happen with your mind, and it becomes a daily ritual to scope out the details you would normally pass by without a glance.

Joy in the everyday. That's really all I want to leave with you today. From fall leaves, to yummy smelling candles, to writing with pink pens. Choose to celebrate even in the small things; because rejoicing in the small victories cultivates a grateful heart and a joyful life. You will then find yourself screaming from rooftops and dancing in kitchens....or maybe that's just me.

If you are going through something, take your eyes and thoughts off of it for a while. Go dance in a park, breathe in the fresh air, look around and say "thank you." That weight is bound to lift, and your toes will start tappin'.

Look around; His gifts are abundant.

What are you thankful for today?