In a time where everything feels divided, I think we can come together and agree that we are living in a crazy time. From history-breaking elections, mass shootings, natural disasters, blunders of world chaos and everything imaginable in between, it’s imperative for us to step back and appreciate what is still good in our lives. Sometimes, we need silver linings and little pockets of hope to remind us of what we are actually working to achieve. And that’s coming together as one race (the human race) & becoming the best version of what humanity can offer.

For me, I believe it starts with a little bit of perspective and a whole lot of gratitude. And what perfect way to reflect and pay tribute to what makes us thankful than the holiday we are about to celebrate?

I know I haven’t been the greatest at keeping things afloat on the blog. But, I’m determined to finish this year strong. So, I’m putting together a series of posts to highlight what I appreciate and was grateful for in 2018. In addition, I’ll be sharing what I’ve learned along the way from each of these features. And hopefully, my little bits of insight can help add to the collective light of the people.

So, cheers to this post as my KICK-OFF!

And, cheers to my circle of family/friends that constantly remind me I am not alone and I am loved. Whether it’s just checking in or kind words of motivation / encouragement / support / etcetera, a little goes a long way. I’m a hard shell to break, but at the core, it means the world to me. This past year, a lot of things became more apparent. I noticed my actions were reactive to the type of energy I was receiving. Luckily, I’ve kept the negative at a minimum and allowed room for more positive energy to come. And as of late, I’ve begun to see and understand just how precious is a second in this thing called life. We’re breathing. We’re living. We’re blessed. Leave the hate and live in love. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you’re thankful for; I’d love to hear!

XOXO