Photo by: Gabrielle Henderson @gabriellefaithhenderson

Has a stranger ever asked you why you were so happy? Well, that happened to me this week. I smiled at a gentleman and he asked what I was so happy about, and I blurted out, “I’m alive!” I truly am grateful each and everyday for my beautiful life from my family, friends, home, bed, water, food to my hair, health, fingernails and any minor ache and pain because it’s all part of my human experience. Time goes by so fast so that I take as many mental snapshots of moments. In the morning, no matter what grizzly beast is starring back at me, I grit my teeth and say, “I love you…no matter what.” Self love is a windy road with plenty of potholes, so I have chosen to throw up my hands and say “weee,” going over them to bring a bit of lighthearted silliness to a seemingly rough day.

What are you grateful for in your life? Think about all of the conveniences that allow you to enjoy your life, the people who teach you lessons, those who make you laugh and the health and psychical abilities you have in this moment. You may be surprised at how abundant your life truly has been.