Sometimes gratitude doesn’t show up as fireworks. It’s softer than that. It’s the moment you catch your breath in the middle of a busy day and think, “I’m glad I get to do this.”
This happened to me recently while folding laundry, yes, laundry. I was folding towels, warm out of the dryer and I realized that the sunshine was coming through the window, and it hit me that this was a good day.
Nothing grand. Nothing fancy. Just… good. I know I’m fortunate. I get to do work I love, on my own terms (mostly) and I have lots of options and choices about how to plan my time.
Owning your own business gives you flexibility but that also comes with things like making payroll and taking care of tax paperwork and all the admin that’s required. No complaints, but at time, it’s a lot.
Today I want to remember why I chose this life and be thankful for how things have gone so far. Nothing is guaranteed; that’s for sure but I know how grateful I am for where things are today.
It’s a reminder to me that gratitude doesn’t need big moments; it thrives in the smallest ones. When we honor those tiny wins, we build an inner foundation that steadies us when life gets loud or complicated.
Today’s Hope Reminder:
Slow down long enough to notice one ordinary moment that feels good. Let it be enough. Let it remind you that goodness exists right here, right now.