GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

I am grateful to the Almighty for a new day.

I am healthy.

I am happy.

I have had many successes that I'm proud of.

Today I'm off to have adventures.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW STRATEGY

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me create a new strategy to deal with the toxic people in my life.

I will use my yogic philosophy and the help of the Almighty God.

It will work.

I will do this one step at a time.  It will be slow going but it will work.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR NOT CREATING NEW BINDS

I am grateful to the Almighty for making me aware of the fact that I am beginning to create new binds.  This is something that I will not do with toxic people.

The older one, after sending pictures of her "father's family" that was conceived through artificial insemination years ago has now embarked on a texting quest because she can't have a child and needs IVF.

It is time to cut my losses.

I am grateful to the Almighty for making me aware of this.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR SELF-LOVE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has taught me the meaning of self-love.

I did not go to services today because it was an exhausting week.  It is difficult Saturdays when he carries on.  I know how to walk out of rooms and be quiet.  However it takes a toll on my person.  Then last Sunday the older one uncovered a "half sister" and sent me pictures of a stranger.  It brought back memories of artificial insemination and all that I went through.  He was more supportive of them than of me which is the way he is but I was on emotion overload. I was so disgusted with them....but he wasn't.  

That's the way it is in this relationship.

Therefore I decided that I needed some rest and relaxation.  I will walk and read and calm down.

It's time to love myself.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATITUDE BECAUSE THE ALMIGHTY IS IN MY LIFE

I am so grateful because the Almighty is always in my life loving me and taking care of me.

Yesterday I had a periodontal appointment an it was perfect.

I then went to the mall and did some much needed shopping.

Thank you Almighty for my life.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR GETTING RID OF TOXIC PEOPLE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He is helping me to be strong enough to rid myself of toxic people.

In the past, I always found excuses to keep them.  I tried to adapt my behaviors.  I tried to understand their concerns, problems and issues.

However that's over.

It's my time now.

I will no longer drag along toxic baggage.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR LETTING GO

I am grateful to the Almighty because He consistently gives me the confidence to let go of that which doesn't serve me and helps me to enjoy my own life.

It's not easy because The Triad is always in my face.  He's a non-man. I have to be careful of what I say.  The older one is looking for half-siblings because of artificial insemination.  The younger one stood us up for dinner.

Through it all, I try to let go.

It's not easy but today is a new day and I will try again.

Today I will walk and practice yoga.  The Yoga Book Club will meet in the afternoon.  I'm taking a Yin Yoga class at night.

It's about self-care and self-love of me.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR CHANGE AND TRANSITION

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has taught me about change and transition.

Yesterday I shook up my schedule.  I slept late and again walked for two hours outside.  It was beautiful.  I read and practiced yoga in an evening class. I did not take the morning classes and I even skipped lunch!!!

Today its back to the routine.  Sometimes it's good to shake things up.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR SLEEPING LATE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He helped me to decide to sleep late today.

I decided to re-arrange and change all that I do on a Monday.  It doesn't mean that it won't get done but why not do it in a different order?

Why not??

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR BEING CURIOUS

I am grateful that the Almighty sent me to a course in Mindful Meditation.

I learned to be curious in the moment.  I learned to appreciate the moments in my life and this has helped me stay positive in the face of adversity.

Yesterday was amazing because for the first time in weeks I walked outside for two hours. 

Today I will practice yoga in two classes. 

I am participating in the Joshua Greene workshop on Mysticism and Yoga.  He was the professor who did the workshop on The Gita.   

I'm excited.

I'm grateful to the Amighty because he has made me a bright and curious individual who is a life long learner.

Thank you so much.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE JOY IN MY NEW LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a new life that is filled with joy.

Each day that I awake there are wonderful things to do.  I have my health. I am happy.  I am content in the moment.  I am content with who I am.  I am content with what I have.  I'm not trying to force my ideals and principles on anyone.  I accept my life.

Each day I awake to 3 things that I appreciate about my life.  I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR THE INNER CHILD

I am grateful to the Almighty because it was through yoga that I began to think about my inner child.

There has been hurt in my life and I need to always remember to embrace the inner child with kindness.

I am grateful that the Almighty helped me to recognize this.

Thank you.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR JOY

I am grateful to the Almighty for all the joy in my life.

Simple things like breathing and looking at the sun give me joy.

I am glad that the Almighty made me aware of this.

Thank you.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR APPRECIATION

I am grateful that the Almighty made certain that I was healthy and happy in order to be able to attend my Mindful Meditation class last night.

There is always something to learn and to internalize.

Last night I learned that I should begin each day by appreciating three things.  That will set the tone of the day and is very important to do.

I am grateful for learning this and adding it to the wonderful meditation that I do each morning.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR ACCEPTANCE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has begun to teach me to accept my life and to appreciate what I have.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEUL FOR NEW BEGINNINGS

I m grateful to the Almighty for the new beginning that my life has taken.

I love myself.   I look at my life with new appreciation for all of my many blessings.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR THE PRESENT

I am grateful today that the Almighty has allowed me to be happy and healthy.

I am grateful that He has allowed me to create a wonderful life for myself filled with exciting things to do and new people to meet.

Most of all I am grateful that I finally understand and appreciate living in the present.  I will be present in my present and I will be curious about it.  I will acknowledge thoughts and emotions about the past or the future but then I will let them float by.

I am grateful to the Almighty because I have finally internalized the concept of the present.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR DISCOVERING MY WANTS AND NEEDS

I am grateful to the Almighty for helping me to discover what my wants and needs are.

I have come to realize that letting go of that which doesn't serve you is a process.  It's not easy but it is a work in progress.

I have come a long way but there is still more to do.

I am up to the challenge.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW CONCEPT

I am grateful to the Almighty because He sent me to yoga.

It's not the poses that I learn on the mat, but the philosophy that I learn and am able to take off the mat into my real life that are so valuable in keeping me healthy and happy.

Yesterday I learned that not only should one let one's thoughts be acknowledged and then float by into a cloud BUT one should do the same with one's emotions.  You acknowledge them and then let them float by as if on a cloud.  You can even name them but then not ruminate on them!!!!

Today I will attend a Restorative Workshop With Aroma Therapy.  I'm excited.  I know that learning will take place!!!!

I will write more later......................

The workshop was amazing.  There was a journaling piece where the instructor asked us to write freely about the following statement:

This is what I have to say to you:  (Arlene)

This was my response.

I matter.  I'm proud of me. I survived.  I created a new life with joy and happiness in it.  I love my life. I love myself.  I have discovered my core, my essence and my truth. I am grateful for the blessings in my life. I have grateful that I have new friends and a new life. I love my bookclubs. I love yoga.  I love Reiki.  I love mindfulness. I love the sense of peace inside me every moment. I am grateful for my health. I am grateful for a new beginning. I am grateful that I know how to let gothic which doesn't serve me so that I can heal.

The Almighty was there for me every step of the way. I am grateful.  Thank you Almighty for everything.

GRATEFUL FOR BEING A YOGI

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to become a yogi.

Yesterday we had a major blizzard.   I realized that I had become a yogi because I used the philosophy that I had learned to live in the moment and enjoy it. 

Today I am going to practice yoga.

Tonight is the Sabbath.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my joys and my bliss.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR A BLIZZARD

I am grateful to the Almighty because after a high of yesterday's temperature of 63 degrees He chose to slam us with a blizzard where we will get upwards of 12-18 inches.

A blizzard allows me to be and breathe and to be in the moment.  It allows me to be calm and to practice mindfulness and to be in the moment, in the present because that's all I have.  It allows me to listen and pause and think about what I will or will not say.  In short, it allows me to practice the philosophical side of yoga.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR LIVING IN "THE HERE AND NOW"

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me to learn to live in the "here and now."

I am going to make a tremendous effort today to do just that as it does me no good to live in the past or the future.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR MY ROUTINES

I am grateful to the Almighty for the many routines that He has helped me to create.

This has kept me grounded and peaceful.

I am grateful that He walks beside me and protects me.

I am grateful that He is helping me to enjoy my new retired life and not to carry the sadness of others.

Today I will walk and practice yoga.  Today I have not one but two book discussions to attend.

I am so grateful for this.

Thank you Almighty for all that you do for me.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR ACCEPTANCE

I am grateful to the Almighty because He sent me to yoga.  I have learned so many concepts that I have taken off the mat and used in real life.

This has helped me yo survive and enjoy my own life.  It has helped me so that I don't become depressed. 

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR NEW BEGINNINGS

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me this new day. I am grateful for the breathe and for being.

I am happy.

I am healthy.

I have joy in my life.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR PUTTING IN WORDS "TIME TO GO"

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has sent me Angel Cards.

I choose one a day and the Angels are telling me something.

Today I received this message:  LET IT GO.  THE PURPOSE HAS BEEN SERVED IN THIS RELATIONSHIP OR SITUATION.

Isn't that what I have been doing for the last few years????

I am proud of myself and grateful to the Almighty for helping me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR BEING OPEN

I am grateful to the Almighty because I have such love and trust in Him that I am open to anything that He decides to send me.

I am grateful that the Almighty is in my life.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR TAKING CARE OF ME

I am grateful to the Almighty because I am finally taking care of my needs.

Last night I gave Reiki at a Reiki Circle.  It was an awesome experience and I really enjoyed it.

Today I am a bit tired.

I will practice yoga.

I will walk at The Home Depot.

Matzah needs a grooming.  However, I don't need to see a film or go to dinner.  

I am very happy that I am taking care of me.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW BEGINNING

I am grateful to the Almighty because today is a new day and each day brings me to a new beginning to the life that He has given me.............to the life that I love.

Today I will walk at The Home Depot.  I will practice yoga.  Tonight in my second Reiki Circle in preparation for my Reiki 3 workshop on March 4.

I will enjoy each moment and notice the moment.  I will slow down and appreciate the new beginning of the day.

Thank you Almighty for new beginnings.

I am grateful.