So, John and I started something a couple of years ago, but it’s morphed a little bit since the new year, I think. Before starting to eat, we would sometimes have a toast with a glass of wine, or champagne, or beer (for him). And there is nothing so unusual about this I would say…people have all sorts of customs and rituals before a meal begins. But what I have noticed is that our toasting now is a bit different. In fact, it feels like everything coming out of our mouths is coming from a place of gratitude. And it could be anything…anything at all. And I think that likely if someone else was listening in…the things they might hear could sound small or insignificant. But (of course) our reality says something very different because it’s ours…and it’s meaningful to us…and it feels good…and it brings us closer together after being apart for the day. 🙂
I love how it’s morphed and changed! I love hearing a little detail of his day that made him feel good! And I equally love sharing something happy from my day in return! There is just SO much that we can be and feel grateful for each and every day in our lives. And I know that some days we might need to look a little bit harder! But I truly believe that we are in a better place both mentally and physically when we can truly appreciate those (perhaps) little things in our lives that bring a smile to our face. 🙂
So I say let’s raise a glass and give a toast of gratitude for those things big and small in our lives. A toast to the things that make us smile inside and out. And a toast to the things and the people that make us feel happy, and proud, and warm, and heard, and respected, and cared about, and loved! 🙂
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” Robert Brault
Joy & Love,
Goddess Mandy 🙂 XO
Thank You for sharing this bit of Your daily routine with us Goddess Mandy. i hope You know that for the past eight years, when i am struggling for something positive, You always come up in my list of blessings.
One lesson from my hike on the A.T. was there is beauty to be found in every day. This realization changed the whole perspective of my journey, from chore to challenge. We just have to be present, in the moment, to realize and appreciate the beauty wherever we may find it.
Ohhhhhh kneel…THANK YOU!!! I am truly glad that I always come up in your list of blessings. Knowing that and having you in My life is a blessing for Me! 🙂 I love that you looked for and found beauty every day on the trail! And you’re so right…it really IS so very much about being present in each and every moment. 🙂
Mandy
I always love reading your positive and cheerful blogs! I don’t really know you but you seem like a truly wonderful, good- hearted woman!!! Thanks as always for the positive words of encouragement!! ???? xoxo ????????????
Every evening, before bed, Anne and I ask each what happened good in our day – makes for a wonderful ending of each day.
Thanks so much, Chris!!! It always feels good to be both appreciated and seen. 🙂 And you are most welcome…I love sharing them and love knowing that they make a difference! 🙂
Ohhhhhh wow…I LOVE that you do that with each other…how wonderful!!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful ritual!!! 🙂 I can only imagine that might also be a very nice sleep aid…pleasant and perhaps sexy dreams. I love it when you stop by and share! 🙂
Hello Ms Mandy,
Every night before I go to bed in my frilly nightie I look in the mirror and think to myself thank you Ladies of LDW for helping me become more and more girlie and happier.
Thank you so so much twirllllll and curtsey
Ohhhhh sissy belinda…that is just SO wonderful that you feel this way and do that each night! I love it!!! I am glad that I am a part of what makes you feel more girlie and happier! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and sharing!
Thank you again for call with Ms Erika/Ms Daphne this week!!! With them now claiming me as their sissy girl forever I’d love to have you be part of this as well. All of you are right in saying I look better as a girl especially with matching plum bra/panties/dd breast forms/heels/pink sissy collar/makeup/lipstick and long black wig. With being claimed by all of you is there any reason to have girlfriends anymore?
Ohhhhh Carli! I would love that too…I always so enjoy you and love spending time with Ms.Daphne and Ms.Erika, too!! And to answer your question, Carli…the only girlfriends that make sense are the ones that totally encourage and support you to be the very best sissy girl that you can possibly be! 🙂