Today in #BlackHistory– on August 29, 1920, the jazz musician Charlie “Bird” Parker was born. Also today in 1958, the entertainer Michael Jackson was born.
Today in Black History – March on Washington
On August 28, 1963, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place. You can read more about it here.
Daily Inspiration – My Gratitude Journal Habit
I started a Gratitude Journal again after not having one for several months. I used up my last journal, and I never got around to getting a new one. I finally bought one yesterday. It’s a simple, spiral notebook that can fit in my purse, nothing big and fancy. I wrote my first entry in this notebook today.
I have three lists in it that include:
- “I’m so grateful that…” – a list of good things that happened in the last 24 hours. Five to ten items.
- “I’m looking forward to…” – a short list of things I’m looking forward to doing in the next 24 hours. Three to five items.
- My Goals – a quick, intuitive list of my wants, dreams, and desires. This goal list can change from day-to-day. It’s my DREAM BIG list. I don’t think about it too much. I just write down what I am feeling at the moment. Ten to Fifteen items.
Do you keep a Gratitude Journal?
Today in Black History – Count Basie
On August 21, 1904, William “Count” Basie, the jazz pianist and musician, was born.
Learn more about him here.
