Gratituesday 11.14.23 - Conflict

This is image could be from Gaza or Ukraine, but it’s from the Syrian war, currently in its 12th year.

There is so much strife in the world. According to the Geneva Academy, there are currently 45 armed conflicts in the Middle East, more than 35 armed conflicts in Africa, 21 in Asia, 7 in Europe and six in Latin America. And of course on our shores, we have had more mass shootings than days in the year.

There are a lot of people yelling for peace and cease fire and better gun laws. However, every issue is challenging and, dare I say political. I personally, have only first world problems. With all of this weight all around, it may be difficult to get out of bed. Or actually it may be too easy. But I do try to counter all of the negativity with some gratitude. I encourage you to do the same. Feel free to join me, or make some lists just for you. If you need an ear or a cheerleader, I’m your gal. The comment section is always open. Let’s go.

Gratitudes

1. Steam heat and properly working radiators

2. Hot coffee

3. Humanitarian aid workers all around the globe

4. Relationships at the Clerk’s Office to help with a marriage license lost in the mail

5. My yoga practice and some friends who show up to class and hold me accountable

Celebrations

1. Finally getting a mani/pedi

2. A good number of wedding and counseling inquiries this week

3. Spreading joy at my most recent wedding ceremony

4. 1308 days of language lessons on Duolingo

5. Finalizing my menu for the November dinner party

Desires

1. Release of the Israeli hostages

2. My monthly massage

3. New black pants

4. To complete all of my overdue cleaning and content tasks

5. Figure out the next steps in writing my book on premarital counseling