Massaging the soul...

Today's Thoughts: I got out of bed today (Hurray!!) and went to see my massage therapist. It took all the energy I could muster to move. It was the first time in three days that I left the house. Exhausting and liberating at the same time. This sickness has been interesting...probably the worst sickness I have had in some time...

I am thankful to be at the tail end...I'm sure you are tired of hearing about it..So...I will quit talking about it! There...I'm done! :)

I am feeling great about doing my 365 Days of Gratitude. The idea that I am mindfully looking each day for something to be grateful for has lifted my spirits in a way that I couldn't imagine. I am not naive, it has only been 11 days, but it is a start. That is my goal...turn my life around, turn my attitude around...

Today's Gratitude January 11, 2014: A year and a half ago I met Erin, my massage therapist.It was a total chance meeting at a party where she was donating her time. I had recently been in a car accident which had really wrecked my body. I saw her and something drew me to her. She worked on my body for a short time and I knew that she was the one I had been looking for. Today I went to see her...she is gentle when needed and worked through my rough muscles. I am grateful for that day long ago...grateful to have met her, grateful that she has become my friend. Sometimes things just happen in one's life...paths cross. This is what happened with her and I am, and continue to be grateful.

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