The F.I.G. Collective

Every day in February I’m going to write down something positive. It could be a glimmer of light on a dark day (literally or figuratively), a tiny triumph, or a happy thing. It could be small – “I didn’t have to wait in line at the grocery store”; it could be huge – “Access to clean water”.

There are no rules. If you miss a day…nothing bad will happen.

I know some readers are dealing with heavy challenges and finding anything about which to be grateful might seem borderline impossible. I have been there and I’ve learned there are glimmers and triumphs and happy things to be found, even in the middle of a thunderstorm.

I’ve come to see my gratitude practice as a shelter of sorts; a safe, dry oasis I can escape to for at least a few minutes each day. It doesn’t stop the downpour, but it can make the deluge seem a little less scary and overwhelming.

You had to know I would make a printable, but a piece of looseleaf or the back of an old envelope will work just fine. The method and medium don’t matter, it’s the doing that counts.

Now let’s go collect some figs.

Who’s in?