The Reason/Purpose/Motivation for This Blog...

I actually set up this blog over a week ago, intending to get started on it right away... Then I procrastinated. Suddenly the idea of this blank blog set up and waiting for my contribution intimidated me. Why? Well, firstly, because I have become quite skilled at the art of procrastination. Secondly, I thought about it too much. I starting thinking things like "what if I'm boring? What if people don't like what I write? What if I can't think of anything to write?"

Then today I took a deep breath, got my attitude in check, and went back to the very reason I wanted to start this blog in the first place.

The reason for starting this blog is quite simple. Apart from the fact that I really like using the word blog, I want be grateful. I want to be grateful for the big, and the little things in my life. Like most people, I spend a fair bit of time thinking about those things that I either want, or can't have, and I miss the little blessings that happen around me every single day.

I figured if I could only make myself consciously think about and acknowledge these blessings, big or small, every day - I would have a much healthier and happier frame of mind. So, the idea of starting a publicly available blog came to mind. I thought about the daily Facebook update perhaps - but wanted to keep this separate. 

So, my idea is this. Each day, I want to come up with three things that I am grateful for. I know that some days will be harder than others, but that's the whole point of this exercise. There is always things to be grateful for around us - sometimes its just a matter of opening our eyes, and heart.

This is why this blog exists. I want to be grateful. I want to remind myself that Each Day is a Gift... and maybe if you are reading this... you might stop and think for a moment what things you have to be grateful for. 

I figure that's a win win situation. :)