Why is this important today? Frankly, I don't have a big reason. I just really appreciate my cat perching on my arm, and my puppy trying to hone in on all of Nate's and my attention, and our older dog looking stoic as he asks for belly rubs. Perhaps it was this video at Godvine of therapy dogs helping wounded soldiers. The power of an animal to heal, should we let them, is immeasurable. I simply appreciate that today.
"Paying your gratidues" is all about publicizing what you're grateful for. If more people did that instead of complaining about what they hate... life would be happier."
Gratidues #218-233
218. The healing powers of an animal with fur and slobber
219. A Saturday with no work to be done
220. My turn on the receiving end of a massage trade
221. A friendly jewelry party with girlfriends
222. Workouts with my husband despite feeling gross
223. An "old" chiropractor in a new space
224. Louis, a man I met and talked to at Staples (Pray for him as he starts seminary)
225. My apprentices in class at work
226. Evolving friendships, even when the outcome doesn't always suit my preferences
227. Parallel paths
228. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's preventative initiatives and health coaches
229. Fancy push pins with "animal skins"
230. A husband that brings you a stack of fresh clothes, neatly folded "just because"
231. Dill and Honey Poached Salmon from the Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook
232. Stories of life and birth and bucking the status quo, reputation-be-damned
233. Morning tea, perfectly brewed, one cup at a time
The photo is by me. It is circa February 2011 of a cat I used to cat-sit, "Whitey". I miss him and his brothers.
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