I read an old ‘daily pages’ entry of mine, written back in November of 1998.  

It started:  My life is as phenomenal as can be and I am so perfect.  I’m so happy…  I love you so so much God.  Thank you for everything.

I thought:  Did my old-self just inspire me?  Did my old-self know more than I do now?   

And NO, I did NOT have everything.  I was a struggling actress/musician.  So I didn’t have plenty of money, and if I did, I had to spend it on acting classes and singing lessons.  I did Not have the perfect job, not yet.  I was not even ‘in love’ or with a partner.  So what made me write those words?  Because these “daily pages” were certainly PRIVATE.  They’re for my eyes only.  They were just a way to explore my thoughts and feelings.  So I was Not trying to impress anyone.  I was being TRUTHFUL.

It’s true.  We should all wake up and KNOW that our lives are phenomenal!  And WE ARE PERFECT!  And yes, BE GRATEFUL.