Gratituesday 2.1.22 - Year of the Tiger

More than just the beginning of a new calendar year, the Lunar New Year is seen as a time of reunion and rebirth, marking the end of winter and the start of spring. We’re not quite there yet in terms of the seasons, I can always use a little reunion and rebirth!

According to legend, a monster would emerge from under the Earth at the start of every year and eat villagers. Since the monster, called Nian (Chinese for "year") was afraid of bright lights, loud noises and the color red, they were used to exile the beast -- and have all become associated with the holiday.

The Chinese calendar is on a 12-year cycle, with each year linked to one of a dozen animals -- the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.

The year 2022 is designated the Year of the Tiger. The Tiger is known as the king of all beasts in China and in Chinese culture, the tiger is the symbol of bravery, wisdom, strength and my favorite, EXORCISING EVILS.

So, it’s another chance to bring luck, vitality and happiness into the coming year. And that of course, means a little reflection and my weekly lists. Want to join me? The comment section is always open to share. Let’s go!

Gratitudes

1. Flannel sheets

2. Food in my freezer

3. Supportive friends, colleagues and family

4. My yoga practice

5. daily cappuccinos with almond milk

Victories

1. Going on my first trip in 2022

2. Using my own containers at my local Chinese restaurant

3. Booking a new wedding couple and counseling couple today

4. Getting a cheaper internet plan

5. 674 days of Spanish lessons on Duolingo

Desires

1. A working vacuuming cleaner

2. Not being cold

3. Covid becoming an endemic

4. Returning to meal planning

5. Being better about time blocking my schedule