#74/14: Gratitude, number…I lost count.

Somehow, along the way I forgot how many times I’ve written about things I am thankful for. I’m trying to find something worth being thankful for everyday. I can’t say the same thing repeatedly, and it doesn’t matter how small or mundane the thing is. Like today, I’m thankful I have oily skin. I get acne (STILL — I’m 35), but in a way its also a sign that my skin is alive and functioning. Apparently it will also keep wrinkles away, but I think that’s more a function of eating well, staying hydrated, and cleaning your face at night. I started a new face cleaning regimen that has multiple steps. I think I needed something — a ritual — to help me focus on myself and caring for myself more.

So everyday I wash and care for my face. Someday, I will be able to care for my insides with the same dedication that I wash my face. It’s slow: I don’t have all the right tools right now, and I’m still learning how to use the same steps everyday. At this point, I’m content to just start working and the tools and the steps will come to me organically. The important thing is to be consistent.