If you read this title and rolled your eyes, then this is for you. My grumpy grouches and negative nellies of the world...come to momma. This won't be your average positivity post - I'll say that now. 

I'm not going to list '5 different ways to be more positive' but I will be as real and genuine as possible. That's more my flavor. 

I'll start off by saying it's inevitable you're going to have those days in life where you simply want to say what. the. f*ck. A today is not the day and I am not the one type of vibe but notice how there's a difference between an off day and a mindset.

In life, you get to decide what you appreciate and value. I will always be someone who prefers seeing a quick glimpse of a rainbow than diamond earrings. It hits the soul a little differently for me. I think it's easy to get lost in this world, wanting the next best thing, always feeling like happiness is something to be obtained by possessions or material things; but we don't necessarily need those things to lead a happy, peaceful, progressive life. There are people who have houses but have no homes; have friends but lack love, huge beds without sleep, and massive security but no peace of mind. 

As your destiny unfolds, you must learn to be thankful for the real things that matter. Love, protection, progress, sleep, shelter, clothing, laughter and obviously the most important, iced coffee. Those little things that actually mean something in this life. The things that settle a little deeper inside. 

On my mom's side of the family, their favorite kind of get together is what they call a "coffee party." Everyone comes over, we sit in my grandparent's living room, start the coffee pot and just talk for hours. People come just as they are and know they will be welcomed all the same. 

It's this kind of warmth that I define as gold. It is this kind of genuineness that I'm stitched with. I think if we all took the time to appreciate those little meaningful moments, no matter what that might be to you, the world could be a happier place. 

Gratitude, according to Cicero, "is not only the greatest virtue but a parent to all the others." Learn to say "thank you" from the depth of your heart and in return see the rewards you shall reap.

Xo,

The New Orleans Lady