Inspiration

Today I am Grateful For~

• The sound of the rain while I'm sleeping.
• Plenty of food.
• Richard talking about sending Shaina and I to OK when my niece, Britney has her baby.
• Our first joint Savings Acct.
• Our decision that all overtime goes into that account.
• Planning for the things we need and want [a whole new strategy for us].
• Inspired thought.
• An idea for an awesome charity. Yesterday I went to a baby shower, where the Mom-to-be received enough gifts for 3 babies. As I saw doubles of many of the gifts I thought of what she could do with the excess gifts, rather than return them. One could give the extras to an organization that helps unwed mothers, or moms and babies. Then I realized it could be a charity all on it's own. It would help low-income moms, single mothers, people who've lost their homes, etc. Getting the word out would be easy just send information to every OB-GYN office, Women's Center and Hospital. Moms could sign up to be Givers or Receivers. Mom's who sign up to be Givers could be given pre-printed cards to put in invitations and thank you notes. They could even offer guests the opportunity to bring an extra gift for a baby or mom in need.
• Knowing that I could totally make this happen. From setting up a 501C3, to making calls garnering support, to finding resources...I have the skills necessary to get this project started, and up and running!
• That the timing couldn't be more perfect, due to my reduced schedule this Fall.
• Knowing that I will be able to enlist the aid of others to take over when I go back to a full schedule in Winter.

Love,

Sharon

Staying in the Gratitude Groove

Today I Am Grateful For~

• The Warm temperature, despite the rain.
• Our neighbors the Noles, we've lived here so long they feel like family.
• Being helpful to the Student Environmental Association, even though I don't make the meetings.
• Deciding to cut back on my classes this semester.
• Hanging out at Shanan's last night.
• Straight talks with Richard.
• My book discussion group and the closeness we've developed.
• Shaina hanging out in my bed with me for a little while, the other morning.
• Dream Dinners and getting 12 meals prepared in an hour and a half.
• Feeling like I've got my mojo back for writing papers.
• Steady, adequate income.

Love,

Sharon

On the Way to Goddesshood

Today I Am Grateful For ~

• Making the decision to start up my Gratitude List again. I have not had the energy/self-discipline to come up with a list in quite a while. I've been feeling extremely discouraged and been in survival mode.
• The ability to ask others for help and feedback. When I have the courage to reach out and risk dropping "appearances", I am always blessed with love & support.
• Anne, her insight and wisdom and her willingness to spend some of her very limited time talking with me.
• The life changing awarenesses that came after our talk last Friday.
• Knowing that I am on the cusp of my next huge leap forward; emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
• Shanan's unwavering support, her sweet nature, her kindness and how she continually refuses to live down to my expectations of how I will be treated by others.
• Signing up for the Womanly Arts Mastery Program, in NY. This is by far the biggest commitment I have ever made to myself, the biggest risk I've ever taken!
• Knowing, without a doubt, that I am READY.
• The relatively new way of looking at and referring to other women as Sister Goddesses. How revolutionary to uplift other women while at the same time uplifting myself! How incredible to drop fear of judgement, fear of competition, and fear of rejection by acknowledging that we are all Divine and worthy of respect!!
• The learning process of becoming comfortable with feelings of excitement and anticipation.
• Two short weeks until I meet Mama Gena {Regena Thomashauer}, in the flesh.
• Two short weeks until I begin a love affair with the woman I was always meant to be!!!
• My ability to change and grow.
• My DESIRE to live the fullest life possible.
• My COURAGE to tackle each internal obstacle that keeps me from living my dreams.
• My BELIEF that an unexamined life is not worth living.
• My STANDARDS, mediocrity and a "good enough" life is Not good enough!

Watch out World!!!! You won't know what hit you {in a deliriously, fun and loving way} when I'm done!!!!