May 5x5 - May 1

I've decided my May needs a theme.  It's the 5th month, Cinco de Mayo, . . . I'm running with the number 5 theme. 

My plan is (1) to divest myself of 5 things a day that are no longer of practical use to me and/or no longer contributing to my best life and (2) recognize 5 things for which I am grateful each day.

Today I eliminated:

1 stack of papers that went into the shredder,

2 vases now in the yard sale pile,

1 basket, also in the yard sale pile, and

1 old, ink-stained coin purse that is not in the yard sale pile. :o)

May 1 Gratitudes:

1.  I'm grateful my grandmother got to go to the Derby and that she had a winningly fabulous time!

2.  I'm grateful I did not have to go to the Derby and got to watch it from the comfort of my den - nice and dry!

3.  I'm grateful for my puppy dogs:  Riley, who turned 6 this week, and my foster dog Dusty, who will always have a place in my heart.  These guys bring me such joy!

4.  I'm grateful for an impromptu visit with a friend I don't get to see often enough.

5.  I'm grateful for a quiet, relaxing day.

Anyone else going to pick a #5 theme for May?  I'd love to hear about it!

Comments

[Keith Stewart]

Sounds like a good plan to me!

[Yvonne]

I really SHOULD think more on things I'm grateful for - I have a tendency to take everything that goes okay-to-really-well in my stride, sitting down with what doesn't for much longer... Ouch! You have inspired me to note at least ONE good thing about every day before going to sleep - thank you :)

[Melony]

Let me know how it goes, Yvonne. I have found that on the days I make the conscious effort to actually list/recognize my gratitudes that I feel better. An unexpected but welcome bonus!