I Turn 58 And Choose Gratitude Every Morning

Turning 58 hit me in a surprising way: it didn’t make me want a bigger to-do list, it made me want a deeper thank-you list. After being MIA for a minute (birthday week, family time, and a truly chaotic July), I’m back for a short Mindful Monday check-in that’s all about building an attitude of gratitude that actually sticks.

I talk through what gratitude looks like for me right now, from the basics like waking up and breathing, to having a voice, a body that can move, work that keeps me grounded, and the people and pets I love. I also share how I use morning affirmations to set my mindset before the day starts pulling on my attention. If you’ve been feeling stressed by the world or worn down by nonstop noise, this is a simple mindfulness routine you can try immediately.

I keep it honest, too: I’m dealing with an autoimmune flare that makes it hard to talk, so this one is short and real. I’d love to hear from you, so drop a comment with what you’re grateful for, whether you recite affirmations when you wake up, and how your summer is going. If this helps you, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

Transcript

Welcome Back And Life Update

SPEAKER_00 0:00

Wow wow. What's up, party people? Thank you for tuning in to another episode of L Key the Vay to Your Life. I'm your hostess with the most des in the letter L and key as in the key to your heart. Well, I know I've been MIA for a minute. Last week was my birthday week. My daughter's been visiting, and let's just say it's been a cray cray July. But I'm back. It's mindful Monday, July 20th. So would love to hear how everyone's summer is going. What is everybody doing for their summer? As for me, last Friday, July 17th, I turned 58. And I have to say, I am feeling 58 and fabulous, despite my autoimmune debacle that interferes with eating and drinking and all the things. And I know we're living in a crazy world today. There's crazy weather happening, politics, things that I don't like to talk about in my podcast because I like to keep it light. Thank you to all that follow me, support me, came to my birthday, sent me birthday wishes. It really meant a lot to me.

Turning 58 With Deep Gratitude

SPEAKER_00 1:39

Let's see, as far as getting into it for this mindful Monday, what I can tell you, my mindful Monday for me, it's about gratitude, especially becoming 58. Gratitude, an attitude of gratitude is a magnet for miracles. And the more and more I approached this birthday, the more and more I felt that, and it really resonated with me. So my question to you is what does your attitude of gratitude look like? My attitude of gratitude has turned into waking up every morning and being grateful that I woke up for the air in my lungs, that I have a voice, that I have my health for the most part, that I can walk, that I can talk, that I have a job, that I have a family that I love and loves me, that my little 13-year-old Shih Tzu Picanics pug Chanel is still alive and with us. And so yeah, that's the mindful Monday for me is just having an attitude of gratitude and really reflecting on all of the things we I mean, I don't want to speak for everybody, but considering where we live and what we have access to, depending on where you

Morning Affirmations And Appreciation

SPEAKER_00 3:35

live. Maybe you're in another country, uh, because I am in like 49 countries, so that is my mindful Monday, is having an attitude of gratitude and waking every morning reciting my affirmations of gratitude and being sure to tell the people that are in my life that I like, love, that I appreciate them because I think that we often take those little things for granted as well. Um, I would love to know what your attitude of gratitude would be, and if you could share it in the comments, I would so appreciate that.

Shout Outs And Health Reality Check

SPEAKER_00 4:34

Um I do want to give a shout out to all my loyal listeners, subscribers. Thank you for subscribing, thank you for listening. Sorry, I have to cut this one short because my mouth has been in a flare. It's been really challenging to talk. Um so, Kyle, when you get that machine, you let me know. We might be in Florida in November to go on a cruise. Let's see. Anyway. Um, I just wanted to pop on and and just give a brief shout out and hello to everybody and say sorry I've been MIA, but it's been a crazy July.

Summer Recap And Birthday Bash

SPEAKER_00 5:19

My daughter came to visit uh just before 4th of July and has been extending her ticket over and over again. So we had a great 4th of July with rafting and spending time with family. And since she extended her time, I've been spending time with her. And like I said, preparing for the birthday. The actual birthday bash was great. It was a good time. We invited like 60 people, unfortunately. I'd say about half showed up, but it was pleasant. Cake, good food, good drinks, good company, and just an overall good time.

Listener Prompts And Closing Thanks

SPEAKER_00 6:11

Please remember when you listen to my podcast, even though it's a short one, everyone, if you could tell me what your attitude of gratitude would be. And if you wake and use affirmations, that would also be helpful to know. Um, but I do want to ask of you, if you do listen, please remember to give it a thumbs up. It helps the algorithm, and please remember to comment your honest feedback about what you are grateful for? Do you wake up with an attitude of gratitude? Do you recite affirmations upon waking up? And yeah, maybe elaborate and tell me how your summer's going. Thank you all for tuning in. Thank you for listening. Wednesday, I will be back on my regular game. I want to get back to video and audio. I appreciate all of you. Thank you for tuning in. Thank you for listening. You're the reason I'm here. I'm sorry I can't be more present. Um, my mouth is just in a really bad flare, and it's really hard for me to talk. So thank you for tuning in. Thank you for listening. If you want to submit your suggestions and ideas for content in your comment, in addition to what you're grateful for, and if you recite affirmations, that would be super helpful. Remember to like, comment, and share. It helps the algorithm. Until next time, ciao for now.