Every year, when I sit down to write this post, I want to create something new and different. Yet, I always return to the small pleasures in life that leave a big impact.
There are many things I wish I could change or fix in my life, but at the same time, there’s so much I’m deeply grateful for. This Friday morning, I choose to focus on gratitude.
Early Thursday morning, a dear friend, despite having a house full of guests, sneaked out to bring me my favorite Boston coffee cake. She came simply because I had mentioned missing her the day before. I’m certain she woke up with the thought of me.
Another friend sent me sunrise and sunset pictures from their vacation. Someone else dropped off a box of biryani, just because.
I’m grateful for a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner filled with warmth and hospitality, a hassle-free family outing where we all enjoyed dinner together without any meltdowns. Thankful for Youtube, headphones so Anand could enjoy his time too while rest of us were enjoying our time together
Even a tiny dog, knowing full well I’m not much of a dog person, made it a point to win me over. Though he started the evening hiding under the table, he eventually left everyone else to sit quietly near my feet as we chatted.
I treasure the small but heartfelt expressions of love and care: messages of gratitude, funny turkey pictures, and the appreciation people shared for what our mom’s network has done for them.
I’m thankful for my older son’s speedy recovery from his injury and for my other son’s enjoyment of his work.
Lastly, I’m grateful for this sunny Friday and all the little moments that make life beautiful.
A beautiful Kalamkari on Mangal Giri cotton from a dear friend’s boutique. This saree is a reminder of many things. I might be able to write about them someday but for now I am grateful for the weaver and then the artist who painted this saree. Eternally grateful for the friend to get this for me.
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