More and more – I realise that each day is special. Waking up to see another day is a blessing to me – one that I should never take for granted –

To quote – “Waking up to see another day is a blessing don’t take it for granted – make it count – and be happy you are alive”.

To be alive is a very special gift – and maybe as I get older – I am becoming even more conscious of this.

To be aware of the preciousness of opening my eyes – to see the dawn of another day – to breathe in the freshness of the air – and feel gratitude rising from within.

Yesterday – and all that it held – is behind me. Today is new – and fresh – opening up for me more opportunities – to see – to feel – to enjoy – and – even to overcome challenges that may come my way.

I want to approach each day – firstly with gratitude – but also with determination – to make the most of this precious gift I have been given.

I always try to be positive – to find those things that I am grateful for. However – there are times when this can be more of a challenge. Those days when pain can sap the energy from my body – when I want to achieve so much – yet am physically unable to do so. At those times I confess it may mean that I have to try harder – and seek to see even the challenges of life – in a positive light.

I like the advise here – “Look for something positive in each day – even if some days you have to look a little harder – let the challenges make you strong” – and that is definitely something that I need to constantly do.

I like to think that I can start each new day – full of hope – seeing new possibilities – letting go of everything that has gone before – refusing to worry about what may be to come – but – simply full of calm-centred hope – open for whatever the day may bring.

This quote puts it so well for me – and really sums up how I feel – “When you realise that each new day – isn’t just ‘one more day’ – instead it is ‘one less day’ – you stop taking life for granted – you start spending your time on the things that really matter – you start living life more fully”.

And that’s how I want to approach each day – I want to treasure it – as it arrives – seek to make the most of it – enjoy the blessings that it brings – facing any challenges with a positive calm – and never forgetting – how blessed I am – for the gift I have been given.

Blessings – Lois