100 simple lil' things to be grateful for

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100 simple lil' things to be grateful for <3

1. warmth of the sunshine
2. true friendships
3. a kind gesture
4. gardening
5. delicious food
6. making love
7. the dawn of a new season
8. beautiful voices
9. comfortable bed to sleep in
10. the feeling of love
11. the beauty of nature
12. talented people
13. romance
14. the sky
15. meeting new people
16. peace
17. palm trees
18. humorous moments
19. fresh cut grass
20. champagne + chocolate dipped strawberries 
21. the innate goodness in all of us
22. music
23. this moment
24. the expression of compassion
25. god, in whatever form you interpret 
26. creative expression
27. the joy in observing children at play
28. the cuteness of a puppy
29. human connection
30. learning new skills
31. sunsets
32. sunrises
33. inner growth
34. dancing
35. fresh laundry
36. life
37. starting over
38. the connectedness of everything
39. thunderstorms 
40. the human experience
41. the 6 senses
42. change
43. the mind
44. the heart
45. developing hobbies
46. the human body
47. sleep
48. dreams
49. the stars
50. BBQs on a warm summer evening
51. endless knowledge
52. motivation
53. inspiration
54. all living species 
55. falling in love
56. water
57. wild and beautiful animals
58. house pets
59. riding the ferris wheel 
60. going fast in a boat
61. diversity
62. endless wisdom
63. hobbies
64. meditation
65. comphy socks
66. good conversation
67. massages
68. simplicity
69. letting go
70. the shade
71. teaching
72. good rest
73. inspiring people
74. coincidences 
75. cozy days inside with a good movie
76. medicine
77. being goofy
78. integrity
79. giving
80. receiving
81. parties
82. community
83. sun kissed skin
84. nostalgia 
85. road trips
86. positive rituals 
87. learning from others
88. the beauty in everything
89. the beach
90. laughing at yourself
91. bicycle rides in the summer time
92. sensual pleasures
93. miracles
94. unconditional love
95. majestic views
96. lessons learned
97. modern technology
98. compliments
99. soul connections
100. knowing that at the end of the day, we all want to feel loved and accepted

with love.

katie lain

5 reasons I am starting this blog: the first post

My name is Katie, I am 27 and have an unconditional love of life -- on all levels and within all experiences. That was not always the case for me. Until my mid-20s I spent life as an anxious mess worried about things, filled with insecurities and a sense of unworthiness. Through hitting what I can only call my rock bottom, my views began to change and I started to see everything differently... in a much softer, beautiful and loving way. This was a gift and it keeps growing each and every day. Through my experiences and new way of seeing things, I have reached a level in life where I am naturally filled with joy and gratitude - no matter what. I see beauty from all angles and find inspiration and meaning in all of my experiences. My hope is to genuinely share with you what my heart tells me... in a way that can allow you to be touched, inspired and see life in all its beauty.


Now, the 5 (of many) reasons I am starting this blog:

1. To make your heart sing. The amount of unconditional love we can feel in our hearts is truly, truly endless. It can and is meant to grow your entire life. This unconditional love can be felt for every body (especially yourself), every experience, every situation...  everything. With that being said, I have unconditional love for you... and I will write and share from my heart with pure intention to make you feel that love.

2. To share ideas, quotes, authors and any other substantial content that positively shifted my life... with hopes it will do the same for you.

3. For laughter. As they say, 'laughter is the best medicine.' It feeds your soul and the more I connect with my soul the more I simply understand it and the beauty that lives within it -- within ME. This gives me the natural ability to laugh at myself and things in life that would have probably upset me before -- or would have occurred without any acknowledgment.  My laughter is not only humorous... but comes from a deep place of  happiness --- that is within ALL OF US! Yay... I hope to help you tap into that.

4. For Beauty. No matter what, life is meant to be beautiful. This is my life quote and I live by it. Beauty lies in every experience and every aspect of life - good and bad. It is all in how you perceive it -- and your perception is a choice. This can be a tough nut to crack, but the transformation begins with an open heart, open mind and a desire to see the beauty in everything. Do you want to see the beauty? I do, and I can... and nothing is more enriching. 

5. For Inspiration. To be inspired is one of the most heartening feelings in life. It can cause you to take action toward something you love and is the birth place of creativity. Quite literally... anything can serve as your inspiration - there is no set recipe or right or wrong way to be inspired. Embrace and act on that which inspires you. My intention is to inspire you -- and my hope is that you act on that inspiration to be who you truly want to be in this life. A few things that inspire me... vintage fashion, expressing love, live productions of any kind, difficult times in life and truly listening to others. What inspires you?

Thank you.

with love,
katie lain