Today, I simply feel grateful because I am inclined to write about gratitude. Today it is easy to feel grateful. The sun is shining. Nothing in my body hurts. I have time to go to the gym. Plans for the day include spending time with a treasured niece, and a fun night out with friends later on. Writing down a gratitude list helps me. On days when I am not feeling so cheerful and optimistic, when it is harder to remember all of the things in my life for which I am grateful, I refer back to my gratitude list.

Today I am thinking about all of the ways that I forget to be humble. I think I know what is best. There is no problem with this, if I am focused on my life and my decisions. But, when I start to believe that I know what other people need, and what they should do in their lives, I create problems in my relationships. In order to stem my fears, I try to control others. As this becomes clear to me, I set a more positive intention. I will remember that I can only sweep my side of the street clean. I intend to keep the focus on myself, and offer open-hearted support to others.