Pausing for Gratitude

This is the kind of space I want to be in at all times - meditative and enlightening.

 

In April 2020, we as humanity were caught in an unfathomable state of being. Our world had literally just shut down due to a world-wide pandemic. Everything was uncertain and we had to cease our sense of normalcy and just pause. It was then that the world held it's breath...

Everything we had known and the fast-pace of our daily lives had to pause. I recall that during this time, there was life being breathed into the Earth, as she held firm that this constant "go-go-go" kind of life we all were so accustomed to living had to slow down. We needed time to reflect and see how we were treating our Earth and ourselves... and each other. It was time for some gratitude. People were sick. People were dying. And I needed a space to reflect on what I was grateful for. So I started posting my gratitude daily on social media.

I must say, this was not an easy feat. Some days were easier than others. Some days I was so mad and angry with things that I thought there was no way I could come up with something to be grateful for. But I did. And I still do. 2020 was taken away from so many of us because of this new normal we were forced to adapt to. My new normal had started just before the pandemic hit, so it was more of a pause for me before I could further delve into all the adventures I wanted to experience.

Some background for those who are not familiar with my story. I had done a lot of healing and growing and shadow work throughout 2019 after my marriage ended after a 12 year long relationship. My world came crashing down in a moment and I knew that I needed to take a step back and really examine my life - who I was, who I had become and how to reignite my spark. It was grueling at times, and the hardest thing I have ever done, but I learned to love me - flaws and all. As we journey through this blog, I plan to share some of the things that helped me with different aspects of my healing, from mother loss to codependency to vulnerability and authenticity.

I posted what I was grateful for every day for 365 days. I am here to continue my gratitude. It won't be daily, but it will be often. If my own healing and process can even remotely help someone else who is going through theirs, I want to share what I have learned. Thanks for being on this ride with me.