This year (2014) I decided to keep a note of things I am grateful for. To look back on at the end of the year and reflect. There was no goal, no need to write one thank you a day or a week or a month. Just when the inspiration struck. And here we are in 2015, just what was I thankful for through last year?

Out of 17 notes :

• The majority, 7 out of 17, were written in January.
• Four of them are to do with friendship.
• Six are of a spiritual nature.
• Three have been timely reminders to me today.

It is the lessons in those last three I want to highlight. On 16th March 2014 I saw a TED talk by an inspirational young man named Sam Berns. It taught me three things :

• First be ok with what you can’t do because there is so much you can do!

• Second, surround yourself with people you want to be around.

• Third, whatever happens, keep moving forward.

On Nov 11th 2014 after a bit of a health scare, I got the all clear. That scare taught me to be grateful for what I have and to focus on what is important to me.

Here’s to 2015! I am excited to see what lies in store.