A List of Gratitude

So Bhisham, my brain lover/saviour at the office, has challenged me to write a list of gratitude to stave off the anxiety that lately, is looming in the corner like a starving wolf.

So here it is.

I am grateful for:

Bhisham. The one who reminds me that I am not a loser, just stupid— Stupid for not always recognizing my own power and magic. The one who “gets” me and can make me laugh with one word (e.g. WHOLEsale, ToGETHer, Juice, Carrots, IntoxiCAYted, etc.) ;)

My health. Not that I am the epitome of wellness but everything functions the way it should and all appendages are present and accounted for. I can move and jump and dance. I can walk, speak, eat, and pee without assistance. I am grateful for this.

Music. Music is what moves me above all other things in the art world. A sweeping melody can colour the world in such a way that everything has a poignancy that it didn’t have on its own. And the fact that I have the ability to recognize this is also a blessing. Thank you.

Love. Everywhere I go I am surrounded by love. It’s sometimes overwhelming because I don’t always feel deserving or equipped to return it in the appropriate ways, but it makes me feel warm and secure even when I’m cold and unstable.

Thank you Bhishy, for making me…er…suggesting that I do this. I feel better.