Reflections on International Women’s Day
Yesterday was International Women’s Day, and I had the privilege of attending the Irish Women In Business: Brave Irish WIB event in Dublin. In the end, I was truly humbled and inspired by the stories told. It also made me feel very grateful for my own personal journey and the gifts that I have been given. One lady said that each day she wrote down ten things that she was grateful for. So whilst I do keep a gratitude diary, here are ten things that I’m truly grateful for.
I was grateful that I wasn’t abused as a child. I don’t know if I could have survived the journey one lady did.
I was grateful that I could walk without pain, that I had my health. I have health issues, but not on the scale one lady endures each day.
I was grateful that I could get divorced at 25 and that I was able to meet a man later on who would teach me what you could achieve through perseverance.
I was grateful that it took so long to be able to have my child, because it made me appreciate him even more when he came along. I was even grateful in a way for my first child, because even though she was stillborn and I miss her every day, she showed me that I could get pregnant when we had stopped trying to conceive.
I was grateful that when I had depression, there were tablets I could take to help, a counsellor who would listen and lessons to be learned.
I was grateful for the opportunity to train as a life coach because it shined a light on my values: what they were and how I should be honouring them each day. My life is so much more because I understand this.
I was grateful for an education that enabled me to read every day and learn something new. I love reading and have found so much wisdom in books. I am even grateful for technology that allows me to download and store so many books, because I’m walking around with a library in my handbag.
I was grateful that I was good with techy stuff, because when someone who knows me needs help, they know I’m there.
I am grateful that my Dad moved over to Ireland to be close to us. It means that I know he’s safe and that I can take care of him for the time he has left.
I am grateful for my family and friends because when I was in a pain, they were there to support me and tell me it was going to be ok.
I am so lucky in so many ways. Now it’s your turn. What ten things are you grateful for, right now?
Take care for now
Karen