In Appreciation – 6/1/24

In May, after reading Gabby Bernstein’s “Super Attractor,” I changed my daily journaling practice. Rather than listing out my day or venting about a moment- I would recount each event with “I appreciate that…” I believe this tiny adjustment has made a huge impact on my life. So tonight, I decided I would share what I appreciate about today, Saturday, June 1, 2024:

• Sleeping until 9AM and not feeling pressured to start my day.
• Taking Rue on a walk in our favorite community park.
  • I don’t think we have visited since COVID-19, so it was wonderful to be back.
  • I realized yesterday that while I may still want to isolate during my blahs, I can isolate outside my home and in nature. While there is no humidity.
• Rue and I stopped at a local pet food store for treats and socialization (making sure Rue doesn’t get my blahs.)
• Visit to the local, cute (but more expensive) grocery store because g.d. it felt good to do something indulgent.
• Fresh laundry started…. I love the smell of Downy Romantic!
• Finish working on my crochet roses and they are looking so cool!
  • Accidentally cut my hand with wire cutters.
    • I am most appreciative of this moment. I love true crime and was watching Accident, Suicide or Murder when this happened. It was at this moment, listening to the episode, trying to stop my hand from bleeding and blocking out the image of me cutting myself <insert barf face >- well it was at this moment I realized I could never kill someone. I like true crime, I do not want to do true crime. phew.
• Making YUMMY fish tacos. I’m really proud of the food I experiment with and new meals I learn.
• LOVE LOVE LOVE “Eat to Beat Depression”. I was not excited about the name of this book. My mother used to tell me to “eat a banana- the potassium is good for when you are depressed.” Yes- a banana cures all… but wait. It turns out there is some truth to brain cells needing nutrients to “best perform”. Makes total sense since we hear that about our other cells and blood- so why not brain stuff?
  • I finished the book today- the last chapter is a six-week plan to integrate foods into my diet. I plan to attempt this starting Monday- but will be giving myself some grace given my mindset.
• Crime Documentaries:
  • In the past 24 hours I have watched crime documentaries on: Nick Carter, Puff Daddy, a TikTok Dance cult and he latest 20/20 episode.
• Making lunch plans for tomorrow
• Fresh Market’s Chocolate & Raspberry Cake
• Sitting here, typing, with Rue snuggled up next to me.
• I’ve been working with tarot cards for two years- trying to learn a bit more each day. Tonight I did my June Month Tarot pull and listed out goals and plans for myself. I’m not ready to share June but….
• Reflecting on my May tarot card pull and goals-
  • I wanted to live more vulnerable- push myself outside my comfort zone (Pretty happy with this one)
  • Believe in myself- WHY NOT ME instead of WHY me? I CAN DO! instead of JUST DO IT (ech… room for improvement)
  • Felt inspired by my thoughts and ideas
  • Looking forward to creative moments
  • Need to let go of- doubts
  • This month’s priorities:
    • Writing (YAY!)
    • School work (Health Coaching)
    • Project Plan a Life?
  • How I want to feel- Belief in possible- OPTIMISTIC
  • Projects to complete:
    • Writing practice- more complete than not
    • Finance Analysis- not yet
    • Slow Book Reads- Yep! Gabby, Always Hungry and Depression Book
    • Finish Front Room- No, but the artwork is in route.
      • I SO appreciate the thoughtfulness I am putting into this space and how gorgeous it will be for reading!
  • “Going to be a rough month if I don’t zoom out, push myself past negative thoughts and doubt.”

I am just so appreciative of how I feel after I reflect on these things.

I’ve felt lost and unsure this past week, but today felt like a gigantic reset. My mind is rested, and I feel a sense of calm come over me….

come on june!