January 10, 2007
Gratitude Check
Ever wake up in a miserable mood? I did today (second day in a row actually), and I really dislike the way it affects my ability to work. See, I really love my work. Actually, sometimes I'm having so much fun doing my stuff that I'm amazed I get paid so well.
Anyway, when I find myself in a lousy mood, I find the best way to snap out of it is to list all the stuff I''m grateful for.
So, here goes...
Today I'm grateful for (in order of appearance!):
1. Electricity
2. My alarm DID go off.
3. I DID wake up.
4. The heat came on when I turned the thermostat
5. Hot water for a shower
6. My wife (and best friend) woke up too.
7. Coffee
8. Our son Chris woke up too!
9. My computer works
10. My car started
11. My family
12. My health
13. My clients
14. More work than available time
While driving this morning I saw a young man standing on a street corner, he couldn't have been more than 15. He had very thick glasses and a white cane with a red tip.
I'm grateful for my eyesight.
While leaving Whole Foods (in a big hurry) I was behind a woman who was having a really hard time walking. It made me slow down and be grateful I CAN walk with ease.
While walking in the West Village I came to a street corner, a elderly man was in a wheel chair at the edge of the crosswalk. He looked at me, then looked across to the other corner. No words were needed, I pointed, he nodded, I pushed, he smiled.
One of the nicest experiences I've ever had.
I'm grateful for the insight from really smart people who help me remember what's really important in business AND life.
Bottom line, I'm a wicked lucky man, and I feel better already.
Thanks!
Posted by billenross at 01:55 PM | Comments (0)
