– Relearning lessons. I thought the path to gratitude and happiness would be easier, but it’s not a “once and done”. I fall into the same traps, but remind myself that I have tried and true tools once I’m ready to step back into the sunshine again.

– Grief is happiness remembered. I lost a lovely companion and it affected me even more than anticipated. The wallowing got the best of me, but I’m happy to once again be thankful for the 14 months spent together. It was an amazing experience and we treasured every moment of it. Some little furries give us more than ever expected.

– Feeling grateful for the simple luxury of blue skies and summer days. We spent most of our summer engulfed in fire smoke, and it’s nice to feel like summer was not missed entirely. Thankful that our home was not threatened this year, since I know many were not so lucky.

– Feeling grateful for others who also share their stumbles along the road to happiness. It’s nice to know I’m not alone in something that should be so simple. :)