I can't think of a better way to start my new blog than with a carry over from my previous blog, and that is my weekly gratitude post.
As we begin a new year, I do so mindful that while things are not always as I would like them, that I am incredibly blessed to have a lot of people in and around my life who love me, support me and care about me. I often feel stuck in a rut of a job that is lackluster, and a life that, well, to be honest, is not the life I would have dreamed.
I'm grateful as I look back over the last five years that I can see where I have grown in independence, a sense of self, and, in an important aspect to me, musically. My childhood goal was to be a church musician. That is a goal I realized a little over six years ago. Each year my skills grow and I force myself into more complicated music. I'm grateful for that opportunity in my life, for if I am proud of anything in my life, it is my music. Each week at the piano is a supreme joy for me.
As I reflect back over the last week to express gratitude, I am thankful for dinner I had with a dear friend on Sunday night. We don't often get the opportunity to have dinner one on one and it was quite a refreshing treat. I had a great evening on New Year's Eve, met a new friend and ushered in the new year surrounded by several of my closest friends. I'm thankful for conversations with several friends this week.
Here's my confession: I don't believe it takes a new year to be able to make resolutions. It's certainly a great benchmark, but quite honestly, I try to set a new "focus" each month. I'm grateful that I have a lot of love and support in my life. Of all the important "things" in my life, gratitude, and the expression thereof, is what is one of the most important to me. People like to know they are making a difference in your life. My goal for the year is to express gratitude by living a life of gratitude. That said, I am grateful for you, my friends. You make me see the good that often gets clouded by the muck of the daily grind.
I was so happy to receive my message this morning that you had this up and running again! Well done! It has been so long since I have used my blog that I cannot remember how to do it! It's gonna take some studying on my part, but you have motivated me to get it done.
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