One habit I have tried to cultivate this summer is to write down three to five things I feel grateful for every day. It is the first thing I do every morning, as I plan my day. Some days, it feels like it is hard to find things to be grateful for. I find myself facing a huge shift in my life. After losing my teaching job of fifteen years, I have to decide what to do with myself. I have been unable to find another teaching job, so I must decide where to go from here. I find myself looking back at the arc of my life–all the glaring errors I made. The times I turned left when I should have turned right. But I can’t dwell on those choices. I have new choices to make, so I focus on those things that I am grateful for:
- I have a wonderful son and husband.
- I have a home with food to eat.
- I have my education that provides me with opportunities.
- I now have time to write.
- The future awaits.
Beginning Again 
A time to be “still” can be one of the sweetest “seasons” in our very busy lives. Especially being a teacher. Busy and working 24/7 is another way to explain what you do. I pray you find rest and refreshment for the new “season” ahead!
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