Before you go to sleep make a list of 10 wonderful things about the day that just passed. Don’t look for only big-ticket items, such as promotions at work, long awaited achievements or financial windfalls. While these are exciting and noteworthy, this is a time to reflect on what truly have been moments of wonder. These are your “alive” moments, moments that sparkle. The majestic blue sky you noticed as you were leaving the office. they way your son’s freckles seemed to dance across his nose and down his cheeks when he laughed at the story you told. The scent of honeysuckle as you walked to the postbox.
You can make a mental list as you lie in bed waiting for sleep, or you can record your lists in a notebook. You can even compose lists aloud with your family, letting each member share his or her 10 wonderful things before you all wish each other goodnight. You may find that as this habit takes hold, you notice more and more wonderful moments as you go through your days.
— p. 54, Mindful Moments for Stressful Days by Tzivia Gover