Day 380

Cathy Brooks
Sep 1, 2018 · 2 min read

Discovery

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”

— Marcel Proust

And so the day goes. Ending of a week that attempted on more than one occasion to have its way with me. Sometimes the week won. Mostly, I did. Today marks one month since Truman’s passing. I could wax on about that, and there is still so much to say — about the experience, about grief, about healing, about Truman and most of all about what I am learning about me and course correction.

But not today.

That quote resonates for me partly because of its truth and partly because I had the distinct joy to spend a few hours with a new friend, Melissa Kaiser, the relatively newly minted CEO of the Children’s Discovery Museum. You know how I love wide-ranging conversations with deeply passionate, thoughtful and inspiring people. Welcome to my Friday afternoon. What a deeply perfect way to end the week … a week of discovery.



Today’s Gracious Gratitude. I am grateful for:

  • Chocolate chip, date, walnut cookies that are gluten free and vegan and still soooooo yummy
  • Knocking three BIG to-do’s from my list that weren’t difficult or complex but just a pain in the ass
  • When the doctor tells me that they aren’t worried
  • Getting news that my mom is doing well
  • My dogs
  • Realizing that I get the opportunity for my first big Board retreat for a non profit tomorrow
  • Stepping into a bit commitment that feels like returning home
  • Securing some of the final bits and bobs I need to finish my home studio
  • Weekends, even when I’m working
  • Honesty

Gracious Gratitude

Cathy Brooks

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Raconteur and Silicon Valley expat who’s gone to the dogs … literally. Read more here http://www.hydrantclub.com/our-pack

Gracious Gratitude

There are studies that show a simple practice of gratitude awareness can be a real game changer for productivity.

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