Far too often we tend to take for granted the life we have – right under our toes. One of my favorite phrases is to “Be thankful for what you have. Be thankful for what you don’t have.” And, as many know, I say this after every 
class. But really, can we have a grateful heart?
For me it is a work in progress.
Every day, I struggle at home when I see things about the house and yard that should be done. A “To-Do” list of sorts. And, in the past, I have had some success in letting go of fixed ideas about how things “should” be. But, in all honestly, I have also lost my cool over stupid things like dirty socks on the couch or close to the laundry basket, but still on the floor.
What I am currently working on is noticing and deciding how I can choose to react or focus my energy. It really takes a lot of energy to become ticked off and complain and fuss. What if I redirect my energy? What if I get creative with my energy? What if I just put the socks in the laundry basket and completely end it right there? It is definitely an option. What if I stop and take a look at what the sock dropper has done that makes me happy and appreciate that for a moment. Though this may sound cliche, life is too short to worry about socks. I am grateful for all that I have and all that I don’t have.
Be kind and love your people.
Looking forward to seeing everyone next week when I return.
I want to thank Lisa Morrison and Julie Van Meter for covering my classes while I was away this week. These women know how to step in, share their love and kindness so that everyone can be thankful for what they have.
Namaste everyone, Jeannette
namaste
Being grateful, aware and blessed
“Be thankful for what you have. Be thankful for what you DON’T have.” 
At first, that phrase sounds a little off.
We are all supposed to be thankful for what we ACTUALLY have in our lives.
For many, that means good health, a steady job and a roof over our head.
To have a place to gather where we can safely practice yoga together.
For family and friends, no matter how near or far.
And, the ability to live freely and be who we/I want to be.
But what about being thankful for what we DON’T have? What does that really mean?
To me it means being thankful that I don’t have to live my life in fear of being attacked by terrorists or others as I leave my house to go to the grocery store for milk.
It means not having to live in fear of being rejected because I don’t share the same views as others.
To be thankful for what I DON’T have in terms of a terminal illness or disease. To know that I am lucky enough to not have medical bills piling up.
Every day, we should be thankful for what we do have; AND be thankful for what we DON’T have … because you never know when life can change at the drop of a hat.
NAMASTE
~JEANNETTE~