So much to be thankful for ... where do I start?

Day 1 Gratitude - Freedom

It may sound cliche, okay, it definitely sounds cliche, but the fact that I can decide on my way home from work to start a blog that could reach thousands, or even millions of readers (although I would be happy with just more than my sister and dogs reading on a even semi-regular basis) is truly amazing. That my country offers me the freedom to speak my mind, even in run-on sentences, without any kind of policing (grammar or otherwise) should not be taken for granted. (Imagine "O Canada" playing softly in the background?)

That is why, as I crept along the 401 (all you GTA'ers can relate) listening to the news, I decided to give myself more purpose and take up a four-days-after new year's resolution (and I NEVER make resolutions) which is to;

• Focus on the positive,
• Not say anything if I can't say something nice,
• Be thankful for what I have,
• Make my own destiny,
• .... you get the picture.

So for the next 364 days, I will be diligently working to integrate an Attitude of Gratitude into my daily practices. Whether it is running on a particularly cold Canadian winter day at 5 am, volunteering at my children's schools, or stuck on the DVP in rush hour traffic; I will find something to be truly thankful for everyday.

And if only one person reads this for the whole year, and it makes their day even a little brighter, then I will be thankful that too.