Gratitude

“Faith isn’t a business trip walked on a sidewalk; it’s an adventure worked out on a steep and sometimes difficult trail”

Bob Goff, Everybody Always

Song: Hands Open by Snow Patrol

Article: Tweet by Adam Grant

Thought: I’ve been pretty uninspired lately. So much so that I didn’t think I had anything interesting to say so I didn’t publish a blog last week. I’m feeling annoyed by a number of things: lack of reciprocity in friendships, micromanaged, forced to be creative, dark season, highly meat focused holiday meals, and uncertainty as to when I will see water friends next. I’ve learned there is one path to inspiration for me: gratitude.

• Greg Wukash – I’m grateful for Greg and his inspirational messages. He tells me he is thinking about me out of the blue. He shares photos and stories of his real life. I never question our connection regardless of how much time passes between when we talk. I’m inspired to be a leader, man and father like Greg.
• Aimee Killeen – I’ve spoken about Aimee before in a previous blog. She is the friend I need when I get overwhelmed by feelings. She is a source of positivity and progress. She picks her battles. She shines a light into dark places with humor, passion and purpose.
• Mari Orama – Mari is one of my BFFs from college. She got me through grad school even though she would say I got her through grad school. We talk/text a lot. She is a great mom to three littles and reminds me how important it is to exist beyond careers and jobs. Mari is someone I can cry with when things are bad but also laugh with about crazy stuff.
• Ruben Alanis – Ruben has always been there for me with kindness, generosity and truth. He calls out my bullshit. I love that we share a passion for soccer, football and fireball. I know I can count on him when no one else will answer. He is my brother through all my stupidity.