Blessings

“Our lives are defined not by the challenges we encounter, but by how we respond to those challenges.”

Jonathan Lockwood Huie

 My Rabbi left me a voice mail the other day saying "when I don't see you writing I know you must be really busy".

He's 100% correct!

On those days when I hit the ground running, I feel as if it is frivolous of me to carve out the quiet mental space I need to take a few minutes to write.

It is always a tough choice.

However, when I know that there are mountains for me to climb, it is all but impossible to take the time to just enjoy the view.

It's a difficult balance that I should probably pay more attention to.

Paying attention.

Another recurring theme lately!

I received a congratulatory email from a dear friend from High School on the Grand Opening Event for The Petcare Market.

He mentioned that we will catch up on some other "stuff" down the road as well, however, he closed his note to me with "...., I know we are both quite grateful for much."

Again, another reminder for me to pay attention.

Yesterday's event was by all measures a great success. It was well attended, we made some money and raised a bunch of cash for the rescue that the adoption event was supporting.

Still, instead of acknowledging the blessings of the day. I found myself focusing on things that one might deem as negatives.

Negative, frustrating and depressing things.

Thankfully, it was Barry to the rescue once again, to remind me to count the blessings.

While we don't communicate often, he some how seems to appear at just the right moments.

He is one of those blessings I should be so grateful for.

One of many that fill my life!