So for over a month now I’ve been reading a book, Have You Filled a Bucket Today? And it’s crazy how quickly I forget the message myself, even after reading it over 20 times. It’s so easy to get caught up in jealousy and resentment. But what’s below those feelings? It really has nothing to do with the other person, like the book, you never fill your bucket by dipping into someone else’s. If we feel better by lifting others up then why do we struggle so much to do it?
Today, I’m starting a challenge that I began over a year ago but didn’t stick too. I’m going to start a gratitude list and every day I’m going to pray and praise over the item I put on the list. I remember having such a better mind set before when I did it but of course, I got into one of my funks and just stopped. So, you are my accountability partner. If you’re reading this, I will update weekly on how it’s going and how it’s effecting other areas of my life like my physical health and my relationships.
Today, at 12:40am, I’m thankful for the ability to record my sweet girl at any given moment because of technology. I just shared a video on Facebook that I will indeed forget until it pops up on my memories but also will continue to make my heart skip a beat every time I watch it. A photo I have of the moment Ashlynn arrived into the world, a video of her babbling in the middle of the night, a photo of me kissing her that reminds me of how she used to fall asleep to my kisses. ❤️ So many memories and moments that would be lost in the sea of moments without technology.
The second part of this challenge is to share JOY. I’m thankful for the memories I’m able to capture with my family. To share that joy today after work I’m going to turn off notifications and give my family my full attention. Writing down what we are grateful for is the first step, but what do we do with it? What do we do with that thankfulness and joy we find when we start focusing on the positives in our life? We share it-we spread it-we celebrate! Stay tuned for the changes it brings on my journey. ✌️
Mama Vibes ✌️ 