Almost three years ago I wrote the following. I only had to remove one sentence because it was no longer time appropriate. But everything else….it’s the same. And yet, I’ve never had it today, this day.
It’s Thursday morning. I’m riding before work. On the trainer. At my desk. As I have for so many hundreds of days. It’s a work day. A play day. A I gotta get things done day. Just like so many days before it. I’ll finish here, go to work, turn on the computer. Go through my checklist and cross things off as I do them. Talk to my friends and coworkers. Wonder what I’ll do for lunch? Be sad at some of the calls that come in. I’ll get frustrated about something, likely something that I think the world should handle better, and try to find a solution. Something good will happen, it always does. I’ll talk to the husband, the kids, on my cell phone as I go through the day. I’ll eat and then want to eat some more. I’ll day dream through out the day about things that are happening, and things that I hope to make happen. I’ll drive home hoping to get a work out in. There’s always something to do. I’ll get to see my family and fill up with more love. I’ll come home tired. Get things ready for the day tomorrow.
It seems so regulated. You think? I don’t know, I don’t really think that. The thing that is different about today?
I have never had it before.
And I can say this and be grateful.
Every day.
Every day is a new day, a gift. That’s why they call it the ‘present’.
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Ha ha – I’ve heard that one, Bikebrown, & it is “an oldie but a goodie” as we say here in Oz. So very true.
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Your simple gratitude, Colleen, is simple beauty.
I wish you a day of health and well, and again tomorrow, and again tomorrow…
Colleen, I ask you a question directly in my post today. It would be great if you could swing by and answer it. My post isn’t up yet, but I just wanted to let you know, as I would appreciate an OK. Sincerely, N. 🙂
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Thank you Noeleen. I will always swing by your post! 🙂 And yes, I will do my best to answer your question. 🙂
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I am overwhelmed with your outlook and wisdom…
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Thanks Koji. I don’t know about the wisdom part…. 😉 But I guess I can take credit for my outlook. 🙂
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The gift of a new day is a wonderful thing. I love the way you look at it. Lots of wisdom in this short post. 🙂
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Thanks Robin. You’re the 2nd one to say “wisdom”. I don’t know where that comes from, I swear! 😉
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We were just talking about this topic today. Being grateful for the everyday things. 🙂
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Wouldn’t it be sad, and possibly horrible, to live only being grateful for occasional things? 🙂
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As usual you made me think again.I so love to read what you think.Your mind has me like a steal trap.
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🙂 Well if I’m going to have you trapped I’m glad it’s with words. Thank you for such a wonderful compliment, truly thank you. 🙂
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“I’ll get to see my family and fill up with more love.” As good as it gets! 🙂
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Thanks Paulette, I do believe we think alike on quite a few matters. 🙂
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Oh …. I like the way you have put this…a better version of ‘appreciate each and every day.’
‘The thing that is different about today? I have never had it before.’ I LOVE that line.
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Thanks Irish K, I am kind of fond of that line as well. 🙂 Is that braggish? I hope not! But yes, I do need to stay focused on the very good of every single day. 🙂
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LOVE this! Every new day is a great day, because we get to enjoy it. It’s new. It’s fresh. It’s wonderful.
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AMEN!!!!
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