Everyday Blessings

How to focus on the little good things

A tiny pot of herbal pumpkin spice chai on a silver tray I got at a thrift store. The beautiful honey pot in the background I got from a dear friend. -Photo by Trista Signe Ainsworth

Make every moment of your life an outpouring of love.

-Neale Donald Walsch, Conversations With God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 2

Feeling shaky as I surveyed my baking workstation at the teahouse last Friday, I decided to march forward with my day with grace.

Everyday Better.

This became my silent mantra, whispered to my soul as I moved with bravery. I focused on how much better I felt, step by step. Moving through my day, creating scones, cupcakes, and pots of tea to soothe others warmed my heart.

A gorgeous sunset-colored rose awash in raindrops in late October in my garden. -Photo by Trista Signe Ainsworth.

We add strength to our body and heart by allowing ourselves any forward motion. Some days, we only make a tiny bit of progress. Yet, adding those increments we see how far we have come.

When healing from a physical injury, illness, or heartbreak, we must give ourselves a focal point.

Those words helped me concentrate and know I was on the right path.