I’ve told myself 2015 is going to be my first true year of Zen. For most of the years of my life – I’ve been a worrier, I obsess over every little thing, I let my temper get the best of me too often, and have had such a tough time letting go and relaxing – just enjoying life. Not anymore -I’m choosing to make permanent changes in 2015 to change my perspective and my reaction to adversity.

I’m grateful for the pain and changes in my life this past year that have led me out of my rut and on to the path I am on.
I’m grateful for the better understanding of the version of myself I want to be that I have attained.
I’m grateful for the mornings I’ve woken to thoughts of happiness and not dread despite all the things in my life I am not happy about.
I’m grateful for the compassion and understanding I’ve shown to myself.
I’m grateful for an awesome family and group of friends who I’ve come to appreciate the way I always should have been these past few months.
I’m grateful for meditation, tai chi, and coffee! (haha)
I’m grateful for the wisdom and knowledge I’ve learned through this website and the people on it – and the chance to help someone else by imparting what I have learned on my own journey so far.
I’m grateful for the first time in a very long time I have feelings of hope and ambition for the new year.

I have struggled to maintain many times but it feels pretty damn good to have gratitude towards so much good in my life despite sporadic feelings of sadness. I wish everyone the best this new years and hope that 2015 is as great for you as you want it to be.