Gratitude

Yoga is about many things but gratitude seems to be on the forefront for me right now.  It is about taking the time to acknowledge and appreciate the wonderful abundance and blessings that fill our lives.  I've taken a moment to share some of which make me happy, for which makes me smile, for which I am thankful. 

But first of all, get a load of this sunset!  Only in Kansas baby!  I'm still obsessed with midwest sunsets.
They never get old, especially when they look like this.

Now, on to things that I love:

I think that everyone should be able to run through the house in his/her underwear at any time.  We practice this ritual whenever the urge strikes us.
Yeah, he's got a cape on...
he's Captain Underpants.

The simplicity and beauty of a spring flower, especially in buttercup yellow always reminds me that there is more beauty and warm sun upon us.

I love to watch someone...or...a...dog...Taking the time to spend with a sick friend and making that friend smile.

The creativeness that goes on in this house,  Eva paints so wonderfully even if it is on her little sister!

  Even while my husband is trying to enjoy a little evening espresso, he just can't help but be enveloped by all the silliness that is my children!  That, and the fact that they're all hopped up on chocolate!

There are several wonderful things going on here.  First, a happy child makes me happy.
This smile melts my heart.
And chocolate dipped strawberries, all hail to the heavens!

I  love love love that I can prepare foods like this...

that come from my windowsill garden.

I am thankful that I chose to spend my life with this man.  He is my rock, my friend, my confidante, my travel partner, my dinner date, my love.

 Through pranayama and meditation, I bow my head with hands to heart center and thank God, the greatest of all good for the wealth of wonder, sweet souls, nourishments, pets, loves, moments of silliness and so much more. 

For my life, for my yoga, for this earth and all it gives...

I am thankful.

Namaste