These days seem to speed by so fast.So this month I decided to take the time to reflect on all of the good in my month.
Intentional Gratitudehas been on the top of my list this year.
This month begins my third year of makingGratitude Lists
I can't tell you how Life Changingmy lists have been to me.
As much as I love my liststhey have felt like a bit taskSomething on my list to dobecause I have been doing them so long.
So I know I need to go deeperand really feel my Gratitude.
To truly take the time to fill up my heartwith Gratitude.
In a sort of meditative way.Focusing onthe joy and beauty in my days.
Pressing into my hearteven all of the micro moments of wonder and joy.Holding it there long enough to make it a memory.
I know at this time in my lifeI am closer to the exitthen the entrance of life.
I have spent so much of my lifedistracted by the business of to do listsin my attemptto prove worthiness to myselfand I fear I may have missedI I am on the look out for all of them!
I am not saying that by any means do I not have goals and aspirations I absolutely do.
But I want to find the balance of doingand just being.
Being in the good momentswhatever they are.
Taking the time toSavor and enjoy.
No more living in the somedayeverything will be in its place.
No longer trying to prove my worth to myselfthrough what I accomplish.
Instead making the decisionto see myself with loving eyesand knowing the safety and reliefthat comes with that simplemindset change.
Which gives me so much more opportunityto love on others!
Speaking of othersour grandson turned one this month!And his sweet, creative and talented mommadid the cutest party to celebrate!
Talk about adorable life moments!!
I am forever grateful to live where we do.
We have so many opportunitiesto get out in nature everyday!Whether hiking trails, walking cute townsor kayaking in the oceangetting out in nature always renews my soul!
I have always worked outbut now at approaching 64 in a couple of months( I only mention the numberbecause I am trying to get used to it! )it is So Much more important!
Movement seems to be one of the keysto longevity and happinessin this phase of lifeso I am all inwhen it come to actively pursuing physical fitness and good nutrition!
One of my favorite days is Januaryis always celebrating my darling daughter Ellis's Birthday!This year we got to go shopping and lunchjust the two of us!I definitely savored every moment!
We had lunch at the stunningJavier's in La Jolla
Afterwards the four of us had dinner at a new spot in La Jolla!
Marisia charming Italian restaurantin a historic building with a beautiful patiofor the most lovely alfresco dining!
I couldn't be prouder of the wonderful young woman she has become.The gratitude and love I have for my girlis beyond measure!
These two fill my heart to be sure.It's such a wonderful feeling as a parent to see your childrentruly thrive all on their own!
Life Moments that I cherish every single day!
Speaking of life momentsJeff and I had the honor of attendingthe wedding of one of my dear friend's daughter!
We stayed the night in the newInn at the Mission in San Juan CapistranoandI was so impressed with our stay!
The occasion was a perfect opportunityto dress up(which you know I love)I wore my beautiful Monique Le Huillier lace dresswith my fabulous new coatwhich was an amazing vintage find last monthat the mazing Current Affair vintage show in Los Angeles.Their next show is May 13th and 14thandit's definitely in my calendar to attend!It really is a collection fo the best of the bestwhen it comes to fabulous vintage!
The Inn at the Missionwhich is part of Marriott'sAutograph Collectionreally speaks to the Spanish history of the areaas well as maximizing the Southern California weather opportunities!
I finished my outfit with my Pearl Headband designs.I love how the pearls play so nicely with the French black lace and coat textures!
The wedding was so beautiful!I was moved to tears during the entire procession in!To see families come togetherall the generationsandthe uniting to two people in loveand the promises of a new life together had me crying more than I could have ever expected!Thank goodness my wonderful husband had a silk pocket square that he shared with true chivalry!
The privilege to celebrateLife Momentswith friendsyou've literally been together since our kids were in kindergartenfilled my heart to the brim withGratitude!
So much of my monthhas been about slowing down dailyto really assimilate all the good in my life.
From the simple morning rituals ofCoffee and my Gratitude lists
To the privilege and opportunity toCelebrate Life Momentswith family and friends ...
To getting out each day in nature making Self Carein the form of physical activity and heathy nutritiona priority.
I truly believe the quickest way to improve our lifeis to Be Grateful for everything we haveright now
and that
We get more of what we think of most.
Trust me I have spent so much time on the other side.
The practice ofIntentional Gratitudecan definitely be life changing!
What are you grateful for this month? I'd love to hear!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life
