I was inspired to do this practice recently by Rachel Cargyle, who I follow on Instagram (if you're interested in anti-racism work, she's a great person to follow!). Creating a small list of things you're grateful for during the day doesn't seem like such a big deal, but it's a lovely way to cut to the center of life and remember what it's all really about.

They're also simple, it's just a few lines about the things you're appreciating in the moment - and in a sense they feel more like impressions or poetry. It makes them dead simple to put together. No need for a long treatise (unless you want to write one). Just simple appreciation.

Writing a daily Good List has also helped me along during this trip, which in all honest has sometimes been a frustrating one, to see the bright side of things. Though I'm still suffering from a nasty post-asthma attack cold, reading through my Good Lists from the past few days makes my spirit feel a bit lighter. Despite the frustrating moments, there are still so many things to smile about and be thankful for.

Here are a few of my Good Lists from the past few days....

11/17
Marino Marini.
light. space. air. stillness.
Memory.
Laughter.
Blue skies.


11/20
Michelangelo's David.
Beauty and those who preserve it.
Soft tissue.
Connections.
Warm, sunny days.
Spectacular views from a hotel terrace.


11/21
A courtyard scented with flowers.
The perfect hotel.
A rare, cold Coca Cola.
Artists who work by hand.
Smoke from chimneys.
Rest.