If you ain't where you are, you're no place...

I was sitting at my desk thinking about how much I would love to be any where other than at my desk and it occurred to me that I was being ungrateful.

This life is the only one we have and so why not take every moment to find the beauty that it offers even if your just sitting at your desk. "If you ain't where you are, you're no place."

It occurred to me that I was just making myself miserable thinking about where I wanted to be, what I wish I had, and what I wanted to be doing instead of being grateful for the things I do have.

I am surrounded by family who watches out for me and make me smile. Sisters that I can call for advice and brother's who poke holes in my food and throw things in my water glass. That alone is a reason to be filled with gratitude, not to mention friends who know me better than I know myself and who are always there for me. I may not have the job I want but I'm rich in love and encompassed by beauty and I've decided to appreciate that more.

Life is awe inspiring and there are breath taking moments to be had every hour of everyday. Take time to stop and look around. Notice the small things and you'll be suprised (as I was) at how fast the small things add up until you are filled with wonder at how blessed you really are.

This morning, just before the sun came up, the clouds where tipped in pink like upside-down cupcakes. I saw birds flying around a pond. How can they fly so fast and close together without hitting into one another? The air this morning smelled like Spring and there is something magical about being the only one awake.

At 7am the mountains are a deep royal blue and the snow is a brilliant white. The breeze is just waking up and the moon is on it's way to bed. What a enchanting way to start the day. Stop long enough to notice.

Slow down. Take a deep breath. Look around. Listen.