Express Yourself.... You've Got to Make It

Day 2 - Gratitude

Self Expression

Today I feel ever grateful for the opportunity of self expression.  The fact that we live in a world where really anything goes and I love that.  I love that you can express yourself in so many ways now.  With the world so interconnected like never before people are finding more and more ways to really express themselves.  

The thing in life that I struggle with the most is finding how to truly evoke who I am.  I feel layered with a spectrum of interests ranging from sports to writing and music to cooking.  So how do you narrow it down?  Do you bite it all off?  Put one interest aside to learn something new?  I often find myself super enthusiastic in the beginning and soon the allure wears off.  Not following through and self sabotaging.  

The next month or so I am going to learn to read music.  To play music.  Its something that lives deep inside of me that I have tried to ignore but can't.  I was an athlete my entire life.  I can compete at any sport I try which is great, but I long to tap into that lingering creative side of me.  Sometimes you need to learn something just for yourself.  To not be asked questions or if there is any other motive other than to just learn.  This is how I feel.  This is where I am.  This is who I am.  Through it all you will have people who might not encourage you, but on the other hand you will meet people who will change you and encourage new growth.  

So today I am thankful for the opportunities to learn to express myself.  Through the spectrum of all of my interests.  

Day 1 - Gratitude

Nellie Camille & Farren Elsie

It seems obvious to me that there are two little humans in my life that bring me the most joy delight that nothing else can.  The last couple of years have been a whirlwind.  Starting from when I found out I was carrying twins, to the day they were born, to bringing them home, raising them, finding my stride as a mother with a balance in life, and now here they are as toddlers.  Their minds are simply fascinating.  And their twin connection is almost more incredible.

I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to raise twins.  To raise daughters to be empowered, strong and confident women.  I can't imagine not having twins.  

Gratitude

grat·i·tude  

/ˈgratəˌt(y)o͞od/

Noun The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

Synonyms gratefulness - thankfulness - thanks - appreciation Ever have moments when you feel overwhelmed with thankfulness in your heart.  I feel the last year of my life has been a lot like a tornado.  I am a different person because of it.  Experiences have moulded me into the lady I am right now in this moment, and I am thankful for that.  Now I am on the other side of it with a different focus and perspective.  I tried to rationalize (the last year) and just think about the silver linings in each tough situation.  To my surprise there always is one.  In every hard situation and moment you find yourself involved in, look for them.  The silver linings are there.   Starting today I am going to do 30 days of gratitude.  Just like the definition states, its the quality of being thankful.  A good friend of mine is doing this and it has motivated me to start.  On a new path.  There is always a calm before the storm, once you are through the storm and on the other side there is a freshness that cleanses us.  Feeling thankful for even the smallest details in life help you to keep a positive outlook.   I hope that by doing this little project it will help me to keep this positivity flowing and that in turn maybe I can be a help to others.