Today is a Gift

Recently there has been record amounts of snow falling where I live. I only went to work twice last week due to weather. One of the mornings that my work was canceled, I got an email from my boss telling out team she hoped we would be safe and warm, read something good, and accept this day as the gift that it is. Since my power was not out that day, I did stay safe and warm. I also did a lot of reading over the week. But what really struck me was her reminder that today is a gift.

Now I know she was specifically referring to the fact that we did not have to try to get to work in the snow, and that "non-essential" employees were not even required to work from home. In reality every day is a gift. I have the chance to approach each day with that attitude. There is always something good to discover, something to be grateful for, experiences we have that move us forward. I was grateful for the reminder from my boss that life is to be enjoyed and appreciated. That joy can be found even in less than ideal situations.

That day was a gift, today is a gift, and tomorrow is a gift too. I hope I remember that and treat each day as the gift it truly is.