To Get Rid of and Gain

 I'm going to get rid of old mascara a friend gave me a couple years ago. I didn't like how it looked, easy to smear and droopy on the eye lashes. It feels worn out and dull. 

I'm doing away with social media this week. Less noise, distraction, even comparison. Openness, appreciation, inspiration and pray and peace are what follows. 

I'm going to get rid of discouragement and negative thinking. Really about anything. Hope, trust, faith, and positive thinking transforms. 

I'm practicing washing my face. Something I do often. But last night, I used a honey typed face wash that looks like and feels like honey, golden and sweet-smelling goodness. It feels restorative and relaxing in this dry air and winter season. 

I'm practicing gratitude, and cultivating awareness in simple, everyday things like...

Having a warm cup of white chocolate mocha this morning (just a little since its really strong), looking at beautiful blooming Fushia roses, my dad asking how I am and giving each other a hug this morning, principal evaluation going better than expected, and receiving compliments on my green skirt as well as the pretty turquoise earrings my sister made that I'm wearing today. Listening to an interesting lesson from a DARE officer, and the kids were engaged. Going to adoration after work so close by. These are blessings and God's love and mercy I can easily miss.