Our first five days of the Dopamine Challenge are behind us, and I’m so curious to know how everyone’s doing! What are you noticing? Is it getting easier to look for the positive situations?
The Other Three
- Exercise – done
- Meditate – done
- Kindness – done
Gratitudes
- My parents are alive
- The solace of walking
- The healing power of an apology
- The satisfaction of a productive work week
- Bonnie Kate’s improvement
- Harry Potter audio books
Positive Experience
In retrospect, today’s experience would not have even made my short list yesterday. But today – today it’s different. I’ve always (with the understood exception between the ages of 12-18) been grateful for my parents, and like most kids, I assume they’ll always be here, ready to solve my problems, feed me, and answer my call when I come through the door. Talking with my mom and dad today was my not-so-subtle reminder that while I may expect all sorts of things from this life, particularly when it comes to my parents, I need to embrace with gratitude all that I have had up until now, and cherish each day, each conversation, and each memory.
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