Portfolio of Hope

To be

alive,

to simply be

here:

Breathing

and

Existing-

is the greatest privilege.

(& yes, the above is true even on the days when I feel a bit ‘off’.’)

In fact, the above is true because of these ‘off’ days I speak of.

How so?

Because:

‘You’ve got to experience the bad days

to appreciate the good days.’

And so,

I’m grateful for all the days

good and bad

for

the fact is,

I am alive

and that

in and of itself

is a

miracle,

and one that I will never take for granted.

Why?

Because

I know that tomorrow is never guaranteed

And so,

I am forced to live

‘in the moment.’

To eat mindfully,

taking time to savour every mouthful,

appreciating the tastes.

To move my body mindfully,

taking time to appreciate the way it feels,

and to experience gratitude for all that it does for me,

as it carries me through every day of my life,

keeping me

happy

and

healthy

and

alive.