I gotta admit: I've been in sort of a negative slump lately. And let me tell ya, there's nothing like being in a bad mood to zap your creativity, thankfulness and energy. BUT OH NO MY PEOPLE, NOT TODAY. Because we are right around the corner from Thanksgiving (how?!) and the blogging community is buzzing with thanks and our lives are too rich to waste.
For so long I've been comparing my talents, my style, my body, and EVERYTHING ELSE to other people. And it's been getting me down.
But you know what helps me just love life? Being grateful.
But you know what helps me just love life? Being grateful.
Life is not picture perfect or exciting all of the time, and neither am I, but it's always beautiful. Honestly, a huge shout out to the Lord for keeping me sane even when I refuse to give thanks. Without Him, I've got nothing.
Flat Out Loving Life Right Now Because:
Every morning I wake up and I can see and breathe and run. I am healthy and alive.
I bought this absolutely ridiculous candle that smells just like hot chocolate and it's giving me serious Christmas vibes. Please go smell it in real life and tell me you love it just as much as I do. Yes, I am devoting a whole point on my list to a candle. THIS IS A BIG DEAL FOR ME OK
My family. Always, always grateful for these goobers.
I bought this absolutely ridiculous candle that smells just like hot chocolate and it's giving me serious Christmas vibes. Please go smell it in real life and tell me you love it just as much as I do. Yes, I am devoting a whole point on my list to a candle. THIS IS A BIG DEAL FOR ME OK
I love my job! It's wonderful to get to write articles and design marketing campaigns on the daily. I am so thankful to do something creative each day at work, and I love my co-workers.
You didn't think I was going to leave you guys off the list, did you? NO SIR. I am grateful for every single person who reads and comments and stumbles upon this blog. Y'all brighten my day all the time!! What do you love about your life? Has anyone started listening to Christmas music yet? Just me? ♥
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ReplyDeleteJonah! You're the bomb!!
DeleteThis post was the sweetest and the most positive thing I've read in a while! <3
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you so much! <3 :)
DeleteI was just taking a break from writing a blog post on thankfulness (for Thanksgiving. What a notion) to read this. XD Perfect timing. Glad to hear that you're focusing on loving everything (and that candle sounds LIKE HEAVEN. I think I need to buy it ASAP).
ReplyDeleteYes! *high five* I can't wait to read it! :) I'm trying my best to be positive and thankful for sure. I want to make it a habit, something I do automatically. Also, the candle is GLORIOUS. You will love it!!
DeleteLIFE IS INSANELY WONDERFUL! I've been so thankful for life lately, I'm not sure why, it's just so beautiful. <3 Thank you for this post to remind us of the gorgeousness all around us!
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I love that! Getting into a groove of thankfulness makes every morning that much more beautiful. :) Thank you so much for your sweet comment! Have an awesome rest of your weekend!
DeleteI feel you on this! I've been having so many mood drops that put me in the dark depths of fabricated despair...it's so refreshing to remember how much we have to be thankful for <3
ReplyDeleteHappy early Thanksgiving! xxx AND THOSE PICS AHHH!!! you all look absolutely gorgeous...do you use a particular filter because I'm loving that vibe
I've been super moody too, lately. Sometimes negative thought patterns can be hard to break but reading Colossians passages about thankfulness can help. I need to do more of that!
DeleteHappy early Thanksgiving to you too, Anna! :) Thank you so much!! You are so sweet. And yes, I use the TI filter on the VSCO app. I love VSCO because it has a lot of vintage/indie kind of filters. :D
*T1 oops haha :)
DeleteSuper cute pictures! This is so, so true. There's always that moment when you're upset or ungrateful, when you realize....wow, God is pretty amazing. What am I worried about?
ReplyDeleteThank you!! :) I love that moment. God blows my mind with His unconditional love!
DeleteI needed this. <3 Thank you. ALSO; I HAVE BEEN OBSESSING OVER A CANDLE AS WELL AND IT IS TOTALLY APPROPRIATE AND JUSTIFIABLE.
ReplyDeletexx Kenzie
No problem! :) And yay I'm glad I'm not the only one!! CANDLES ARE LIFE <3
Deleteyou are such a lovely guman and I love those pictures so much. Im so happy you are loving your life <3
ReplyDeletealso I love candles but I cant have them in my dorm and its making me so sad. (but yet another reason I cant wait for Christmas break. lol.)
also this was a very cute post I love it.
Aw thank you so much! :) You are the bomb, too! It's not always easy to love life but I am definitely trying to give thanks more and appreciate the little moments.
DeleteGAH no! I'm sorry. :( Have you tried a candle warmer? That's what I had to use when I was dorming a few years ago. It's like this hot plate or something that warms the candle without actually having to light it, and somehow it works so you can still smell the candle? MAGIC I SAY
Thanks so much for all your kind words, Faith! Hope you're having a great November!! :)
I NEED THAT CANDLE IN MY LIFE! Gosh, I absolutely love all your posts. :) It's so hard to NOT compare yourself to others and sometimes we get caught up in doing just that. Thank you for this!! It was a super great reminder, especially with Thanksgiving coming right up.
ReplyDeletep.s. I love your pictures - they're super gorgeous. all. the. time. <3
♥ Emma Joy
It is the best candle ever, you will not regret it. Aw, thank you so much! That means a lot! :) I'm glad you liked it. I definitely struggle with comparison quite a bit, but I'm trying to be grateful. Gratefulness fills the soul. :)
DeleteThank you so much! You're so sweet!!
Amen amen amen to being thankful and remembering Christ! Canadian thanksgiving was in October but it's so nice to have American Thanksgiving a little later because it prolongs the thanks :)
ReplyDeleteps. your family has AMAZING hair, wow!!!
Oh, that's a good point, they're at different times! Happy late Canadian Thanksgiving! And happy early American Thanksgiving, haha! :) <3
DeleteThank you so much! My family is literally known for having huge hair, LOL. :)
It inspires me that you've been feeling a bit negative, and you still get on here and spread positivity with your enthusiasm for life. I like it. :) xx
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks! It's not always easy. I try to make this space as positive as possible, because it helps encourage me and also pushes me to get into a better mindset. Thank you so much for this comment, it means a lot to me! :) <3
DeleteI so needed this reminder! We are truly nothing without Christ and it's so easy to be upset and ungrateful about things...and sometimes for justified reasons. But He is so good and faithful to give us so many blessings that we don't deserve. It's so awesome that you've been able to beat the negative slump and it is amazing how much better life is when we focus on what truly matters in life. The holidays are always a huge reminder to me of how grateful I am for my family...seriously, they are the best!
ReplyDeleteYou bring up a great point - even if we feel justified about our frustration, we can and should still look to give thanks. It's so hard! I mean, sometimes I don't WANT to give thanks. But it puts things in perspective every time. I totally agree about being thankful for family - I have been blessed with an awesome family, too, and love them dearly. I hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving, Lauren! :) Thanks for commenting. <3
DeleteI hope you've had a lovely Thanksgiving! :) I wish we had one in Poland.
ReplyDeleteIt was radical! Aw, well you can still give thanks! :) Thanks for commenting, Mary!!
DeleteI'm thankful for you too. I'm working hard on being thankful and content, but it's just hard when life drops little bombs on you sometimes. XD
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It can definitely be tough, and it doesn't always come naturally, but being thankful honestly is its own reward. It makes life so much more fun! Thanks for commenting! I appreciate it. :)
DeleteTHIS IS A BEAUTIFUL POST AND SOMETHING I DEFINITELY NEEDED TO READ TODAY <3333 HOW DO YOU ALWAYS MANAGE TO BRIGHTEN MY DAY???? *HUGS AND MUCH THANKFULNESS FOR YOU*
ReplyDeleteALSO I NEED THAT CANDLE IN MY LIFE
rock on,
abbiee
Aw thanks, Abbie! Glad you liked it! :) *hugs back* That means a lot! <3
DeleteYES THE CANDLE IS LIFE