Thankful, Day 2

Today I am especially grateful for THAT MOMENT when things work out even when you didn't believe there was any way on earth they possibly could.  You know those moments, I'm sure--the times when you breathe a heavy sigh of relief that your worrying or other bad feelings were for naught, that worst-case scenarios aren't always happening, and you just realize that maybe it's a good thing you're NOT in control of the universe because you're not quite ready for it just yet.  ;)  I had a few moments like that today, personally and professionally, and even though it's humbling to be a worrywart (and good to be a planner), I'm grateful that sometimes things turn out remarkably and surprisingly well in spite of me.  :)  I'm grateful that I'm not in charge of the universe, 'cause I would majorly screw it up. :) But I've got a Heavenly Father and a Savior that make things work out even when I mess things up, or even if I'm a worrywart and can only imagine worst-case scenarios and have no idea HOW things could work out. He makes it all work and He makes it all worth it! I love those moments when I realize this and can breathe a sigh of relief that someone loves me enough to balance the universe, generally in my favor. :)

Tip of the day: Start a gratitude journal!  It may seem hokey, but it really does make a BIG DIFFERENCE in mood.  And not just in the moment.  Studies have shown that people report less stress, greater perspective, and higher quality of life, after writing just FIVE things down every week that they are grateful for over a ten-week period!  Science not convincing enough?  Here's what a modern-day prophet had to say about how recording gratitude builds testimony.  :)