“Give every day the
chance to become the most beautiful day of your life.”
-Mark Twain

Eventually, in a non-linear fashion more similar to the
elevation profile of a technical mountain course than a well-groomed ski slope,
intentional gratitude was the path that brought me closer to that goal. It didn’t
require that any of my circumstances change. It didn’t require me to cultivate
some superficial show of happiness and health. It didn’t require me to do more, which is good, because one can
only run so many miles or volunteer so many hours in a day.

How do I create a great day? I let my constant companion,
the one between my ears, tell me this:
Love as though you’ll be gone tomorrow. Respect each other as though
you’ll live forever. Dream as though time has no meaning.
Ask questions and listen to the whole answer that is someone else’s
truth. Everyone has a story; everyone is both a teacher and a student.
Laugh with God when plans must change.
Don’t be too shy; we’re all just humans sharing an imperfect attempt at
life. Timidity only holds you back from the fullest adventure you can have. You
only get one shot…why not go for it? No child strives for a mediocre existence.
Practice gratitude.
Most days, I listen.
How do you create a great day?
It’s always changing as to what makes a great day. Sometimes a new trail, other times a new experience. Sometimes something as simple as a REAL conversation with a friend....or even a stranger. I’ve realized as I grow older that Gratitude for the simple things often leads to beautiful days in my life. And being open. Open to new experiences, new ideas, and new people in my life.
ReplyDeleteAs for new experiences...I’m signed up for moab this year. I’m going to show up undertrained and ready to enjoy the experience. Are you going to enjoy the fun?