I LOVE motivating and inspiring music…..in fact, I’m grateful for it.

The started out rough-I’m not going to lie. I stood outside in the windy, cold, rainy morning only to realize I missed my bus and then took another arriving to work a few minutes late. Thankfully, my shoes and jeans dried while on the bus in but I sure didn’t feel my best self upon arriving to work.

In moments like this I seek inspiration…..this allows me to move my thought process outside of my frustrations and onto something more productive. Like this-advice from the oldest person on the planet. Her name is Misao Okawa and she is 116 years old. Her advice -> “Eat, sleep, and relax” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/03/oldest-person_n_4890213.html. Love this!

Where do you seek inspiration?

While yesterday was nice and quiet….today was the opposite. Being busy is the norm for me, but was grateful to slow down for one hour and hear The Word at Cedar Valley. The message focused on grace and the truth and how we can be better people by being more transparent. This really spoke to my heart as I am trying to be a more honest and transparent person in my dealings with others.

What message spoke to your heart today?

Experienced another really low key day today. I just love those and love that I can stay in my pajamas through out the day, relax, and work on school work. Also, had a coupon for a free oil change and they didn’t even try and upsell me on anything. Today, was a great day! I appreciated the opportunity to be able to spend the day relaxing.

How much relaxation were you able to experience today?

It was a short week for me, only worked 2 days. Love weeks like this….a little time off and a few days of work. My vision for my future looks like this-working from an office and working from home. In time, I will make this work and will appreciate my work weeks much more.

What vision do you have for yourself?

Usually, the rain would frustrate me. I mean we have had very few beautiful Spring days. And after the kind of Winter we had everyone is anxiously awaiting the sunny, warm days we’ve missed for so long. Anyway, it rained today and was 50 degrees. Since being on vacation the last 9 days and soaking up 80 degrees in sunny Fl coming home to less than average weather was a challenge. But, I’m thankful that since I need to return to work I would much rather have it cold and rainy than warm and sunny.

What brought you gratitude today?

Thank goodness our travels were safe. I don’t take something like this lightly and know that accidents can happen to anyone. Our vacation was positively wonderful and appreciate the opportunity to take part in such a rich tradition.

When was the last time you were thankful for your safety?