Gratitude is appreciating and acknowledging the gifts and challenges in life. Those gifts and challenges might include people, pets, nature, work, health, home, art …. Yes, challenges have their place too, not as in Pollyanna thinking that denies the pain that is present in health or relationship or financial challenges but to go deeper than the pain and consider if there is gift “even in this.”

Resentment is like a flashing yellow light that cautions us to slow down and reexamine what is going on in our lives to cause our feeling this emotion.

What causes you to feel resentful? Is it offering too much of your energy, time, and resources in ways that are not life-giving? Is it feeling like you are "trapped?" Is it "yes"-ing yourself into a crammed schedule? What is it for you?

When resentment shows up, we often think we can not take time to reflect, but pausing may be the wisest thing to do.

“Life is One Day”, a family member shared with me.

Born in one day

Live in one day

Die in one day ,,,

Today is not a part of life

It is the only life

Therefore we need to enjoy and …

Life—and gardens—offer us many chances to rebalance, readjust, prune, and propagate. Wisdom … our bodies … even (or especially) relationships may need a rebalancing of time and attention. And with care, a fruitful life can bloom—even in the midst of weeds, disappointments, and heartbreak.

Give yourself the grace and space to remember how precious you are—and how precious this life is.

Caring for ourselves isn’t selfish—it’s essential. And your self care might just start with lighting a candle, popping in your earbuds, and listening to a reminder that your needs are important too.