‘Thank YOU, Universe!’ Is the first thing I say before getting out of bed every morning. As my feet hit the ground, I say ‘thank you’. Not everybody can step out of bed & feel the cold floor on their feet. As a self diagnosed OCD clean freak, leaving my bed unmade is unheard of. While I’m perfecting setting the pillows in place, I thank the universe for a huge, comfortable place to sleep every evening. I thank the universe for water while taking a shower every day. [It’s a fact not everyone in this world has running water, let alone a daily shower]. I thank the universe every morning for my four legged loves, for they do truly bring me happiness. I thank the universe for Kelevra’s sweet self, Kennedy’s unnecessary high pitched cries & his demand for kisses and of course, Izzy’s 5am ‘paw to the face’ alarm clock. I thank the universe for traffic, and for my perfect timing. I thank the universe when I fuck up & when I really fuck up. I thank the universe for the food I eat, even if it’s an hallucinogen. I thank the universe for the fun memories & the not-so-fun memories. I thank the universe for my gorgeous ride & the five flat ties I’ve racked up in three years. I thank the universe for the late nights & my new love for Skrewball Whiskey. I thank the universe for the brutal hangovers & embarrassing text messages that follow. I thank the universe for the remarkable souls I have attracted in my life. I thank the universe for the not-so-remarkable ones, too! I thank the universe for the stars, moon & the ball of fire that guides us through the day. I thank the universe for my family, friends & foes. I thank the universe for the scent of Tide lavender embedded into my clean sheets. “Thank YOU, Universe” is the last thing I say after another beautiful day in this sweet life I lead. The power of gratitude is beyond measurable. Finding gratitude in everything allows you to let go of the things you can’t control & live a happier life. Albert Einstein said ‘thank you’ 100x a day. Follow in the lead of a genius & find gratitude in everything, my friends x
-E
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