A Practice in Appreciation

Just for fun, take a moment right now to look around—or within—with appreciation. Right this minute, I am telling myself: I appreciate the rain soothing our drought-stricken state. I also appreciate being snug and warm inside my home. What about you? What little bit of heaven is presenting itself to you right now? How can appreciation help you empower and enjoy this tiny little oasis of time? What feeling of hopeful appreciation is ripe and ready for harvesting in this very moment?

Each moment is born anew when we pay attention and embrace it.

Each moment missed is a moment gone.

Excerpted from How to Stay Upbeat in a Beat Down World by Sue Patton Thoele. Available on Amazon.