Daily Gratitudes

Since the first of the month I have been participating in a practice of daily gratitudes. It has been a nice reminder of how great my life really is. I generally know this, but to list the things that make it a rich, full experience is an affirmation I've found worth doing.

One item that made the list in the first week is my job here at Adventure Cycling Association. I am fortunate to work for an organization that allows me a bit of flexibility in my schedule, is fiscally responsible, is growing by leaps and bounds -- new positions and an expanding building -- and has a staff of capable, caring individuals.

I love being a cartographer-plus. I get to think about maps and what makes them useful as well as create them; and, via many different outlets, support a community of cyclists who use those maps to fuel journeys they will never forget.

While we may differ from those non-profit groups working toward goals like feeding hungry children or curing cancer, there is a growing number of cyclists who take to the roads using our maps to guide them as they raise funds for organizations with those missions and others. I can easily get behind that idea, helping cyclists to help others.

I hope each of you has a lovely celebration of thanks with friends and family today. And take a spin on your bike with them if you get the chance!

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GEOPOINTS BULLETIN is written by Jennifer 'Jenn' Milyko, an Adventure Cycling cartographer, and appears weekly, highlighting curious facts, figures, and persons from Adventure Cycling's Route Network with tips and hints for personal route creation thrown in for good measure. She also wants to remind you that map corrections and comments are always welcome via the online Map Correction Form.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2011/11/daily-gratitudes.html

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