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Today I invite you to cultivate appreciation for one of life's great enhancers. Our abundant access to transportation. We can draw our attention to the most valuable aspect of this gift. Transportation's ability to give us so much more free time in our lives. Whether we are riding a bicycle to work, catching a flight to visit family, or driving our cars to do our daily errands, transportation allows us to do all of this with time to spare. A trip that may take a couple of hours, would likely take days without transportation. We have so much extra space to do other things in our lives. Maybe it is being with loved ones, or pursuing higher goals. Perhaps it's enjoying some quiet time to relax and recharge. Think of a time recently where you used transportation. Now, imagine if walking was your only option in that scenario. Spend a pause now appreciating how much extra time you had that day. What were you able to do with that time? Reflect on this now internally, or you may write it down.
We can draw our attention to how transportation gives us so many opportunities to explore the world. We can enjoy so many different places because of transportation. Maybe it’s a restaurant we love that is a 30 minute drive away. Or maybe it's going on a plane trip to explore a new country. Or it could be exploring an underwater oasis only accessible by boat. Can you think of a time in your life where transportation allowed you to visit a place you love, or discover a new favourite place? Take a moment of silence now to appreciate this internally. Or you may write it down.
Let us expand our focus and cultivate a greater sense of gratitude and love for life. Consider something you appreciate in your life today. What do you love about your life right now? What went right for you today? What aspect of your experience right now do you like? It could be something related to today's theme of transportation. Or, it could be something small, like enjoying the warmth of the sun on a winter's day, or perhaps enjoying a nice conversation with someone. Maybe it is something more significant. Perhaps you recently received something you have always wanted, or maybe someone has helped you in a big way. Spend a moment of silence now to reflect on this internally, or you may write it down.
See if you can bring this state of appreciation with you in your everyday moments. Be present, mindful and undistracted as you experience the moments in your life. See if you can notice the things you love and appreciate as they are happening in the moment.
I will leave you here. Wishing you a day filled with gratitude and love for life. Good Day.