Thursday, October 27, 2016

A Moment of Transparency (Guest blog post by my daughter Sierra)

Today, October 27, 2016, is my daughter Sierra's golden birthday; she is turning 27 on the 27th. Today's blog post is written by her.


Moment of transparency right here: 


The past few weeks I have had feelings of intense sadness. There is no reason for these feelings, as I know I'm exactly where I need to be. 


I kept wondering why... why am I feeling this way? I kept looking outward... I love my job. I get to work with my best friend, and such entertaining, silly people every day. 



I get to see my dad every day. He always tells me he loves me, and gives me the most incredible bear hugs I've ever had! 

I have been going to the gym regularly. I feel great physically and I'm in good health! 

So why? Why do I feel so low when everything seems to be going so well? 


It wasn't until I realized I wasn't giving enough attention and gratitude for these things every day that THAT was the reason. And not just every day, but every moment of every day. 


Today I practiced saying, "thank you" for everything in my life. My car, my cat, my friends, my health, my opportunity, my breaths, my hands, etc... my heart feels full and I'm smiling again. 


So when you're feeling so low that you just want to cry... try saying a simple thank you. To EVERYTHING in your life. For everything is contributing to a positive in your life's journey! 



14 comments:

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    1. Thank you for reading, Lori. You are always so encouraging.

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  2. Love it! What a wonderful guest!

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    1. Thank you, Susan. I am thinking I should ask her to write more often.

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  3. What a great post and love the pics. They all fit the words beautifully.

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  4. Thank YOU, Sierra, for sharing so honestly and for the simple reminder that can make a major change in each of our lives. I am grateful for you. Happy Birthday to you. May you feel the joy and happiness you deserve every day.

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    1. Juliet, thank you for reading Sisi's post. She has had a good response. It makes her happy.

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  5. This is the best...too many times we start thinking about the extra's and not the important things (big or small) and when we take time to smell the horses...I mean roses and see what we do have and appreciate it then we really see what is important.

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    1. Good point, Noelle. Thank you for your encouraging words.

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  6. Sierra you are beautiful inside and out just like your mom. Thanks so much for this reminder. I know I definitely get caught up in so much everyday stuff that I forget to be grateful for all the things that are going well for me. Happy late birthday to you :)

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    1. Thank you, Chauntel, for your encouraging and loving words. You are such a sweetheart!

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