My life is beautiful, so full of abundant gifts that I am frequently made achingly aware of when something very mundane and common happens, a child's squeal of happiness, the sun hitting the clouds just the right way, my husbands hand grabbing mine and I am struck in the moment. Fully available in that moment my senses are overcome with the true wonder that surrounds me, that has been always there waiting quietly under the cacophony of noise and movement, waiting to be seen, and drunk in, and most of all to be given thanks for. But at certain times I have a hard time discerning the ordinary beauty in my life when my heart is not attuned to listen for it and catch it amidst all that is the typical chaos of a home with three children 5 and under. How do I stop to revel in the gift that is the present moment and see behind the curtain of commotion to the only truth that will bring real joy - the hundreds of small gifts God gives me everyday that will fill me up if only I stop, see, hear, touch, feel, taste and bask in the glow of gratitude for it all.
So I have chosen to create my own list of 1000 Gifts based on the idea of the book by Ann Voskamp. I know this list will be a reminder to practice the art of gratitude in the small, ordinary things, and that can be life changing. Not sure if i will simply journal my list or blog my list. I just know this is something God is urging me to do, to focus my perspective on the importance of thanksgiving.
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