I wasn't in the mood to run today but I made myself go out there. Steve and I ran in a race New Year's Eve. Before the race started, the event director announced that there was a runner in the group who ran for 365 days straight in 2011. Hearing about this guy really motivated me to get out the door today.
During my run today, I started thinking about what I could commit to for 365 days. Of course the obvious is eating, drinking, sleeping. Anything else? Here is something I would love to do everyday of my life....
Always be positive and be grateful for the things I have in my life. Sometimes I lose sight of this and go nuts about something so petty. I know someone who battles depression and I'm sure she would love to see life through a positive lens but this is often out of her control. She certainly doesn't want to bring this upon herself and her family. It's a struggle that I don't understand but my heart goes out to her and her family as she battles these difficult times.
Oprah once mentioned that she kept a gratitude journal and everyday she wrote 3 things that she was grateful for that day. This should't be hard to do since everyone I know, including myself is blessed with so many wonderful things everyday. The irony is that I lose sight of this. My eyes and my mind are already looking at the next thing I want or feel that I need in my life. At times I see that as ambitious - which is a good thing. Other times I see it as over indulgent - I mean, do I really need to have another Lululemon outfit?
Anyways, all these thoughts make me think...."Gosh, if I'm willing to pour my heart and soul into running and blogging this year, I should also be able to channel that energy and focus to reflect on the positive things in my life each day." I should be able to commit to this for 365 days if I'm committing to run 365 days this year.
So here's what I'm grateful for today....
- Fun dinner with Steve, Emily (Steve's daughter), Steven (Emily's BF), and Max (Steve's friend)
- Glad I heard about the guy that ran 365 days in 2011 because he inspired me to run out the front door today
- Having Monday off gave me a chance to clean up our house, do all our laundry, and get caught up on my To-Do List so that this week will be more productive at work and more relaxing at home
My last thoughts come from Oprah....
"The single greatest thing you can do to change your life today would be to start being grateful for what you have right now. The more grateful you are, the more you get."
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