Today I am so grateful.
I am grateful specifically for the people I have surrounding me in my life.
Sometimes It's so easy to look past all of the good things that they do because you get caught up in what they're not doing. This past week, especially yesterday, has taught me to always find the good.
When we get caught up in the negative we don't appreciate all of the good that is around us.
For instance, sometimes I pick fights with my family to get a certain reaction because they didn't fulfill my expectations of them. How fair is that? I'm practically setting someone up for failure because I have placed an unrealistic expectation upon them.
When in turn I've noticed that if I accept them as they are, they're not only meeting my expectations but they are exceeding them.
Funny how that works.
Today I have decided to appreciate all of those in my life for who they are.
Without judgement or expectations.
Should be easy right? All I have to do is love and accept them for who they are? ;) Piece of cake.
In reality, it is going to be difficult because if we're being honest, sometimes it's hard not to get my hopes up.
I want more because I would be willing to give more. But people are people. They aren't mind readers. They can not predict what we want and when we want it.
It has become apparent that I need to give people a break.
And that is exactly what I am going to do. That way I can love them for who they are, unconditionally.
By ridding myself of those pesky thoughts I can open my heart up a little more, which is never a bad thing.
So, bring it on.
:)
Happy Monday y'all.
