"Santosha is the peaceful happiness that develops
as you learn to accept and love yourself. To start a day more
vital, give thanks for what you have and who you are."

Today I woke up early at six o'clock. What special about this, was that I actually got out of bed instead of succumbing to the urge of going back to bed and sleep until ten a.m.

I did that today because I now have a different attitude about where I am at this point of my life, how I am as mother to these three boys, how I am as a wife, and more importantly---- on who I am. I worry too much, prideful that I deserve more; afraid of losing faith in myself, in all the good things possible, in this marriage. Today, as I got out of bed, I gave thanks to the Lord, with all the humility in my heart that I, like the hundreds and thousands of people who are confused and afraid, still feels His loving presence through my family and friends, and the good people I encounter in life. Today I got up knowing that every step I take from now on in is always a step forward.