I love myself when...

This morning on the drive in, I was listening to Cosmo radio...my guilty pleasure.  The morning show had a "happiness consultant" who talked about finding our "purpose". 
Through this simple exercise of listing the things in your life when you love yourself most, you can find what that purpose is...what will make you happy. 

I love myself when I:

·         Look in Rob’s eyes.  I can see that he sees me, the real Jen, and loves me all the same

·         Have written something pretty amazing.  My favorite is finding that perfect title that brings it all together

·         Am talking about good (or horrible) books with friends and kids

·         Make a dinner for my family that they rave over

·         Finish a long run…sometimes even feel the love when I start one.  I am at least out…that is half the battle!

·         Am with good and true friends.  They make my heart soar!

·         Help someone who truly needs me

·         See a smile I have brought to Brayden’s face, all from just being his mom

·         Experience something new, even if it was frustrating or disappointing

·         Travel and see the world

·         Create something useful and meaningful

·         See my ass in great jeans! Lol

·         Am sharing my yoga practice with others who get as much out of it as I

·         Actually DO tree pose without falling!

·         Tell a joke that is actually funny

·         Am by myself, enjoying the countryside.  Dana Peak park, deer, and peace.  (No snakes allowed)

·         Fill others with joy or hope

·         Take time to savor a cup of coffee and a good book on the patio in the morning when the sun just rises

·         Feel Trix’s nose nuzzle me.  Constantly.

 

So what is my purpose?  hmmm...writing, cooking, creating, loving, traveling, running, drinking coffee?