I have spent several days away from my blog and though it certainly hasn’t been on purpose, I am finding myself changing and growing (again). Of course change and growth are two things that don’t really stop and are for the most part good things, but as far as my blog is concerned, they sometime cause me to take some time to look inward to process everything. With that said, I didn’t want to miss my one gratitude post a week because it really is a good reminder for me to practice gratitude on a daily basis.
This week I am grateful for focus. While my focus has been a bit scattered at best lately, I am finding myself constantly bringing my thoughts back to the present moment. Whatever task I am completing at the moment works out for the better if I can offer my undivided attention and focus to it as opposed to being split between various tasks. Splitting my attention is rarely the most effective use of my time, though it is something that has become far more of a habit than I care to admit.
I am also grateful for bringing my focus closer to home, meaning focusing on the things that affect my family and I personally rather than get involved in others business. Again this is something I am constantly reminding myself to do because for far too long I have been playing the role of rescuer to people, situations, and circumstances that may not really need or want my help. So, I am taking my focus back a little bit and focusing on myself and my family. I am beginning to think more about my dreams and how I can create the space, time, and energy for those things I want to bring to fruition. I am also formulating a loose plan of action and seeing where the tide takes me, because while focus is a good thing, it can often be limiting as well. So, here’s to having a soft focus on my little world and much gratitude in my heart for all that unfolds.
What are you grateful for today?
I know what you mean about the effect of shifting focus from external (community) to internal (family). I did that last year, and it has bought untold dividends in the quality of my life. Today I am grateful for: my own lovely space that i can go to when I wake up at the crack of dawn, light candles, listen to music and do what i want – and not disturb anyone!
I hope to keep my focus internal for a bit to pull my energy back where it needs to be right now. I love the idea of having a sacred space to do what we need or want to do for that matter. I am finding my meditation and now journaling practice something I benefit from doing daily and if I could get up early to do both that would be great!
That’s a sacred space right there! For a long time the only sacred space I had was inside of myself – I think you have to have that first.