Gratitude creates it’s own attitude. It can give you a new perspective, a new focus. I am going to use this day as my opportunity to see those things.
I am loving my new barn. I have really gotten used to full care board! Paisano is happy and relaxed when I get there. He has nice neighbors on either side of his paddock and the arena is lovely. This weekend, we will get out on the trails at Mt. Pisgah, just seven tenths of a mile away. Last night I was able to give him a bath, let him romp while he dried (in a lovely cedar footed turnout) and ride … all in the time that I used to do chores and maybe get in riding time. And I am so grateful that he is under the care of conscientious, knowledgeable, and kind horsepeople.
Sunshine … it’s here … interspersed with occasional thunderstorms. We had a huge one on Sunday. Thunder crashed overhead with resounding booms. Paisano reared and bucked in his paddock and it was generally exciting … and wet! While it definitely got in the way of unpacking at the new barn, it was exhilarating at the same time. When it is not booming and opening the skies on us, the sun beats down and makes me lazy, in the lovely summer way. And I revel in it.
I am thankful for my friends. Those that I talk to regularly, see in person and those that I don’t. All are valued, even if it is primarily in the memories of times past.
Sit back and consider what you have to be thankful for. Listing three to five things is nice, but one will do.
Post about gratitude on your blog. If you don’t have your own blog, go ahead and write about what you are thankful for in the comments here instead.
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