That never-ending mess you're always cleaning, that thing that always takes precedence over the finite things in life.
Life is finite. Time is finite. Time with loved ones is nonrenewable.
Routines and habits become part of the norm. Morning coffee, listening to the radio, the drive to work, or taking the kids to school.
However, there is much to be said about taking a pause to our day, to our routine.
To appreciate the fortune in our lives.
The absolute abundance we are so lucky to have.
In a world where comforts are the "norm," we have to actively remind ourselves how good our lives are.
The thought of losing those precious parts of our day is a sobering one.
There will be a final cup of morning coffee for us.
There will be the last chance for us to listen to the radio.
And if we are lucky enough to have kids, there will be the last time we get to wait in traffic as we drive them to soccer practice.
As Tony Robbins quotes, if we can remove expectations from the norm, and replace them with a sense of gratitude, our entire world changes.
As we start our day, what are three things that we are grateful for? Why are we grateful for them? How do they make us feel when we think about them?
Don't brush the surface - dig deep. An action of gratitude is one of the most powerful leverages we can take to improving our lives.
Thanksgiving and the holidays may look a little different this year. Just like how you created new classroom procedures and routines for this year, think of this as an opportunity to create and test new holiday traditions. Spend time with your loved ones safely and have a happy, healthy, and restful Thanksgiving break!
