GRATITUDE Practice

A Serendipitous Beginning: Inspiration at a Funeral Director’s Convention The summer of 2016, unbeknownst to me, birthed the perfect graphic tee with the powerful message of gratitude. Believe it or not,

When I was a high school teacher, July was synonymous with FREEDOM. Besides being my birthday month, it meant no more lesson plans, alarm clocks, or meetings, so many reasons to be GRATEFUL. Now that I’m not teaching and I’m older, FREEDOM takes on a whole new meaning and, I learned it by practicing GRATITUDE. Freedom and gratitude are two of my highest values and while they may seem distinct, their interplay can lead to a deeper, more fulfilling existence. By understanding and practicing gratitude, you can enhance your sense of freedom, and transform the way you experience life.

Summer is synonymous with freedom, adventure, and fun. It’s a time to explore new places, catch up on projects, and do things you truly enjoy. As David Bowie sang, “Summer's here and the time is right for dancing in the street.”

Perfectionism is a killer— a dream killer, joy killer, time killer, creativity killer, and ultimately, a life killer. The pursuit of perfection can stifle your progress and paralyze you into inaction. I'm not advocating for starting numerous projects and then half-assing everything, but if you wait for the perfect moment to start living, you never will.