Every single day I am amazed at how many things I am blessed to be grateful for. The fact I wake up every day healthy and humbled to give thanks for my blessings is amazing in and of itself. Tiny Rachel didn't even know lives like Current Rachel's even existed, never mind that it might be hers some day.⁣ ⁣ I have the absolute best little family I could have ever hope for. An engaged, compassionate, caring, and mindful husband. Two perfectly precocious healthy baby girls. An extended family who loves me fiercely without reservations. The absolute BEST friends in the entire world. I am never focused on if my cup is half full or half empty because I am so damn grateful I even have a cup at all.⁣ ⁣ As we head into (Canadian) Thanksgiving weeekend and express our gratitudes, we should try not to forget that the highest appreciation is not just to speak words, but to live by them. Take time today (and every day) to show your loved ones you care - you never know when your chances will run out. A follower recently told me their practice of putting a note on their to-do list of thanking two people fully and mindfully every single day to better practice daily gratitude and I LOVE that ❤⁣ I am so beyond grateful for every single one of you. For giving me the space and grace to exist wholly, good days or bad days. ⁣ I'll be soaking in the love of my family and friends this weekend and I hope you will too - really quiet the digital noise for what matters most in life. Happy Thanksgiving folks - I love you all. Xo 📸: @naturallyillustratedbysam and @palmandprairie.photo