281.365 Quiet reflection by the fire

I've had a lot of things jumbled up in this head of mine over the last year now. Some good, some bad, either way I've been searching to gain perspective from them. Today I reconnected with humility, something I was afraid I was losing touch with as of late.

I was reminded today that I have amazing friends who love me, and would do anything in the world for me. I adore them, and am so greatful for them. I am lucky to have friends like mine.

I was reminded that my family is wonderful and I wouldn't ever want to trade Barry or Lily for anything else in the world. Lily keeps me focused on the beauty found in simplicity, and Barry reminds me that even though things may look tough, at the end of the day we'll always have one another.

I was also reminded that we should always be thankful for the things we have. I am lucky to have this nice apartment, even if it is at work. I am lucky to have food in my cupboards.

I just threw out a month's worth of food because my fridge went out at some point of the night last night. I cried over it because it was food that we needed, and sadly there are people in this world who need it even more. Now it's in the bottom of a dumpster. I am happy though, because it made me appreciate the things that sit in that fridge, and I will appreciate them even more once I gradually get them replaced.

Today I sit in front of this fire humbled...and so very happy to have reconnected with that.