gratitudes

The office is empty. I don't think I'm the only one here but it feels like it. And I love that. The few people who were here yesterday thought I was nuts for coming in today. But it feels so good to be somewhere quiet, without anyone asking anything of me. Not even a conversation. Just time to myself. It's like studio time when I've had it. Total freedom. It feels like when I was a kid and everyone left the house and I was home alone. Beautiful solitude. I am always grateful for it. And for so much more.
This year has been one of shifts, sea changes and small steps.
I am so grateful for my closest girlfriends Mimi, Sanae and Gay. They are always there. And always in my heart.
I feel like the luckiest girl alive to have a job I love at a time of financial chaos. I am trying my best to share my good fortune more than usual this year. It's just makes me feel good.
A few times recently, I've noticed that someone didn't charge me for something (milk at the grocery store, a dress at the thrift store, a single pocket buddha among 7 others) but rather than go back and return it - which is just a huge pain in the butt in terms of schedule and location - I just donate more than its value to a charity. It feels like the right thing to do.
I am so grateful for Larry this year. He still yells at drivers, and people who take up too much of the sidewalk. But by taking the time to notice what he's grateful for each day, he is so much more fun to be around. And that makes me more fun to be around. It's that simple.
I'm also grateful for my mother's lightness of spirit. When the power went out at their house a few weeks ago, my parents spent the night at ours, and I have to admit I was just a bit disappointed when their power came back on.
I've got a zillion more gratitudes. This just my start.
May your day be filled with the Magic Medicine of memorable moments and deep gratitude.