Gratituesday 1.13.26 - Adventure Unfolds

I’ve been using The Pattern app more regularly lately. It’s astrology focused, and I use it with a grain of salt. One of the “lens” posts that impacts me now said “You’re being asked to courageously trust the changes that are happening right now. They’re taking you where you need to go, even though you don’t know what they will be and you can’t influence the outcome.” Um, what!!???

What do you mean I don’t have control of my outcomes? How the heck do I just release taking charge of everything? I mean, I am REALLY good at taking charge.

Sigh.

Perhaps as we start the year, I need to just let go. Listen to my desires, and listen to the needs of my couples. When I teach yoga I regularly encourage my students to go into asana without forcing, pushing or expectations. Maybe I need to take my own guidance.

As always this encourages reflection and then I’m lead to do my regular lists. Gratitudes, celebrations and desires. Care to join me? The comment section is always open. I’m happy to start

GRATITUDES

1. The potential of growing my community

2. My yoga practice - both teaching and classes at the gym

3. The Meal Lime app to help with meal planning

4. The sunny day we have today

5. My super for helping with my smoke detector debacle

CELEBRATIONS

1. Getting my hair cut and colored - thanks Salon Apprentice

2. Reducing my alcohol consumption

3. Buying and having my super hang a coat hook (so guests no longer put their coats on the guest room couch)

4. Fitting into some of my old pants

5. Experiencing more arts and culture

DESIRES

1. Wedding and counseling bookings - from the lovely inquiries I’ve gotten in the past week

2. Plan more travel in 2026

3. Continue to eat more fruit and vegetables

4. Daily meditation and stretching

5. To get a new PCP and schedule my annual physical