Today is for appreciation. We hold profound contentment and gratitude for all the good in our lives.
When you cultivate appreciation, you become deeply aware of the richness in each area of your life—relationships, work, and well-being—and how these contribute to a satisfying, fulfilling existence. Appreciation invites you to pause and savor the present moment, finding beauty and satisfaction in even the smallest details. Acknowledging life’s gifts can heighten your awareness of the joy around you, intensifying your ability to fully experience and cherish your emotions, connections, and achievements.
Appreciation doesn’t have to be a grand production. It can be as simple as savoring your morning coffee or laughing at a ridiculous meme your friend sent you. It’s those little moments, the ones we often breeze past, that can make life feel so much richer when we stop to notice them. Gratitude is like a muscle; the more you work it, the stronger it gets. Soon, you’ll find yourself appreciating everything from how your favorite socks always fit just right to the perfect timing of a green light when you're running late.
As you consciously practice appreciation, you see your life as full and complete, allowing you to feel truly content and satisfied. This mindset shifts your focus from what you lack to what you have, filling each day with a sense of gratitude that grounds and uplifts you. By appreciating what we have, we nurture inner peace, create a lasting sense of fulfillment, and reinforce the belief that we are exactly where we’re meant to be.
Think of appreciation and gratitude as a scavenger hunt for joy. The more you look, the more treasures you’ll find hidden in plain sight. When you let yourself soak in these everyday wins, it’s like giving your mood a little boost of sunshine.
JOURNAL PROMPTS
- What aspects of my life bring me the deepest sense of contentment, and how can I express appreciation for these today?
- In what small moments or daily routines do I feel a sense of gratitude and abundance?
- How has practicing gratitude and appreciation shifted my outlook on life, and in what ways can I deepen this practice to nurture contentment?
TODAY'S GIFT
25 DAYS SAMPLE BOX
Your gift for today is one of, if not my absolute, favorite shower melts. SUNSHINE. There is something powerful in these little guys that just sets the tone for a great day. The sunshine melts are made with a citrus blend of tangerine, orange, and lemon. This shower melt is perfect for lifting the spirits and giving you a little push to seize the day.
I love making them, especially when I am feeling a little down, because they always make the studio seem a little brighter and put me in the best mood.
25 DAYS BOX
Today's gift is a rose quartz stone. Rose quartz is traditionally associated with love and compassion. It is also associated with self-care and clarity. Over the years, rose quartz has always been one a reach for regularly to help me clear my mind and realize all of the love that surrounds me and what I have to be grateful for.
Rose quartz is a sturdy stone and doesn't require much special care. You can clean it with water (avoid salt water if you can). I also recommend keeping it out of sunlight as it can fade over time.
25 DAYS DELUXE AND BOOKISH BOXES
This gift is another artist collab. Madison is a local painter in the Twin Cities and I love her work. I have several of her painted glasses in my collection. The Loon wine glass is my favorite. :)
You can check out her work here - https://www.mmartidesigns.com/
For this year's boxes, we worked together to come up with a custom theme built on today's intention for a bud vase.