Oh my Gosh! I’m now 37 years OLD! I have to admit that the number scares me…I mean, the ‘big’ 4-0 is just around the corner…

I celebrated my birthday this year with many close friends and family. It really was a great day and I did not feel any ‘older.’

Another year older does make me think though about goals and the direction I want my life to take. It makes me realize the many gifts in my life… the people that I cannot put a money value upon. I’ve been feeling extremely grateful lately for the abundance of love, joy, peace, and happiness the fills my home. I have a wonderful husband and two gorgeous kids that have given me so much meaning to my life.

I woke up on my birthday morning to a steaming, hot mug of coffee from my 7 year old daughter. As carefully as she could, she carried the coffee to my side of the bed. She also helped my husband to make my breakfast. I was greeted with shouts of ‘Happy Birthday Mommy!’ and many smiles. I realized, at this moment, that there was nothing else I needed. I had it all right here. I felt loved, appreciated, honored, adored, and cherished.

I had to share this day with all of you because these are the things we take for granted many a day. I want you, too, to take the time to feel grateful for what you have, today, right now, in your life. By doing this, you get yourself into the right mindset to attract more of these positive feelings into your life.

Trust me, there are many days where I feel just ‘blah’ and just confused about what I want out of life. I’ve realized though that those are not questions to be answered. I need to be grateful here and now and from this mindset, direction will follow.

Health and fitness is a HUGE part of my life. When I feel fit, I feel great. Sure, there are days when I feel tired and I don’t want to work out. Actually just now I was relaxing on the couch…just in a funk. I decided to grab an apple and get outside…change the scenery. Wow. My mind is more clear now and I feel like I just got a burst of energy! The apple surely helps too!

Now this is a good moment to write out some goals. A great moment to send out those positive vibes and be grateful for all that I have.

I wish you all many grateful moments too!

Angie – ISSA-C.P.T.