How’s that for a title?
Truism according to good old Webster:
Definition of TRUISM
: an undoubted or self-evident truth; especially : one too obvious for mention
You know what TRUISM slapped me right across the face this morning? It was this quote from a devotional I was reading. Well, it’s not really a truism per se but I am going to make it one, k? A Cotter Truism.
I liked it so much I tweeted and instagrammed the heck out of it. Ya, I tend to do that.
The truth is we forget that we are blessed beyond means. We’re human. We get wrapped up in our daily “to-do’s,” errands, job obligations, life obligations, etc. Ya, we’re busy bodies. We need a slap in the face TRUISM to humble us. Well, at least I do.
If I were to have today what I thanked God for yesterday, it wouldn’t be much, even though I do have much. So I am starting over. DO OVER right here, right now!
I’m going to start by thanking GOD for big and small things in my life. The things that I am thankful for today. Then I will put this quote on my fridge, look at tomorrow morning, and repeat. Thankful. Humbled.
I am thankful I have been able to travel to some amazing places.
By the way God, feel free to send us to more of these places.
I am thankful for a husband who shares a similar passion. Triathlon, fitness, Health!
I am thankful that he works hard for our family and I am even more thankful that I get to make him breakfast every morning and dinner every night.
I am thankful that I have some one waiting for me at the door every time I come home, even if it’s not a real “person.”
I am thankful for great companies that fuel us and cater to all our food allergy needs. Gluten free, real ingredients, quality care all around! Thank you Lovegrown Foods and CorePower. Not sure what we’d do without you!
I’m thankful I get to roll balls make Healthy Bites as a job. Haha, had to make you laugh somewhere.
A hobby turned passion, turned GO FOR IT DREAM!
The truth is we go through life in a blink of an eye. It’s easy to do. But what if we held our eyes open for just an extra second each day? Imagine how much more we’d see. Cause really, we have more, more to see and be thankful for.
What’s your truism this Tuesday? What are you thankful for? yes, corny, but it needs to be said.
Cheers,
LC
p.s.
Here’s some more Truth for ya: Lovegrown Foods has a NEW product coming to shelves at the end of November. I get to do a giveaway for it too, YEA! So stay tuned.
HINT #1 – It is PACKED-FULL of nutritional benefits!
HINT #2 – It contains NO Sodium!
HINT #3 – It is CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE
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Wow that sure gives you pause doesn’t it. Love this post. Just another reminder to remember to be thankful.
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..San Diego – Part 2
i always think of you when i post these topics. YOu are great at remembering these things daily!
truism: life is beautiful
thankful for: health insurance right now…i’m in the midst of a bunch of tests and have been ill for the past 3 weeks and in pain. i really hope they figure it out!
i hope all is well friend. Keep me posted. I’ve been there!
LCCotter recently posted..Tuesday Truism
um wow, talk about convicted! i am so thankful for literally everything in my life – my incredible husband, our sweet baby, our puppy dogs, our families and friends, a great house to live in, food to fuel us. i don’t even know where to stop!
Heather @ Heather’s Dish recently posted..Authentic Texas Crockpot Chili
don’t stop, keep praising GOd for those beautiful blessings! <3
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You know this one speaks to me! I actually make a point to let all three of my guys know how much they mean to me everyday! I think we get so busy and don’t realize that everyone needs to hear how important they are to you and they need to hear it often! I am so thankful I have a husband that stands by my through thick and thin and encourages me to be me! I am thankful for my ability to move on a daily basis! This is no small feat and I completely and totally love that I can do the things I can do (even if I do get a little bummed sometimes that I can’t do everything). I am so thankful for the food I can eat and that I have proper nourishment that works for me (thanks to Tony for the funds for that!). I am also incredibly thankful for my kitties! They definitely help lift you up when they welcome you every time you walk in the house! Love this post my friend! I’m thankful for friends like you too! You seriously are such an incredible addition to my life! xoxo
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) recently posted..When life gives you lemons…
You’ll be rolling some ball, I mean making Healthy Bites for me soon! Yipee!
I’m thankful that I met you
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i sure am! balls coming at ya soon! hehe. Thankful for YOU!
That is a great quote. Perspective changes everything.
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amen to that friend!
As always, a blessed reminder to slow down and enjoy every bit of it.
I love this and loved that you tweeted and instagrammed this. I needed the reminder. I always do. We always do, right? I need to take a minute and reflect. Maybe I will do one of these types of posts too
jobo recently posted..On unexpected realizations.
oh please do friend. I love your posts like these too!
LCCotter recently posted..Tuesday Truism
Where do you find these devotionals?!? You always seem to have the best! I’m thankful for the way HE makes things fall into place when and how I least expect.
it’s from Girlfriends in GOd. I adore these devotionals, i know you would too!
LCCotter recently posted..Tuesday Truism
Aw- another great post and reminder!
I’m going to steal a couple of your’s: I am thankful for an amazing husband who shares the same passions; I am thankful for having someone waiting at the door for me (and for his excitement) every time I come home.
I am also thankful for my families and my health.
(It’s Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend, so I got a good start!)
Abby @ Change of Pace recently posted..Snippets from my week
i love that we share the same blessings. Means we have a lot of good people in our lives!
great reminder! I am a perfect example of getting caught up in what needs to be done, instead of stepping back and being grateful!
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Oh man, LOVE this Lindsay. You know this is just what I need to hear right now. I need a new start. I get so caught up in daily tasks I get lost. Spending time this afternoon actually clearing my head and focusing on what is TRUE!!!! Hugs friend!
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yes friend, clean slate. clear the head then fill it with GREAT THANKFUL THINGS> xoxo
LCCotter recently posted..Tuesday Truism
Lindsay, I totally love this! Even in the bad days we have things and people to be thankful for.
Angie @ Fitness Girl Kitchen recently posted..training truths, meal planning, long runs and creepy old men
yes, and that’s how we need to continue to look at it. AMEN!
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When I saw that quote on Instagram I literally felt like I got punched in the stomach… way to sucker punch me first thing in the morning
I wouldn’t have much if that were the case, and realizing that just makes me sad because I have so, SO much to be thankful for. Above all, I’m incredibly thankful for my health and body, which continues to work miracles for me despite all of my past abuses…
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i know, same feeling this morning. but it was needed. My whole day was changed. Thankful for OUR health, our bodies, our healing.
I like this a LOT!!! Daily reminders to be thankful for the small things that make you happy and thrive. Nothing else matters, right?
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..If It Makes You Happy
and thank you for listing yours today! thriving off it for sure! <3
I think one of the reasons I love my morning workouts so much is that part of my routine is to think about all the things I’m grateful for while I run or walk…I guess it’s like my version of a morning prayer!
Amanda @RunToTheFinish recently posted..Phones and Running?
oh me too friend! my prayer time is my running time. Best part of my day. Thankful miles.
I saw your Instagram this morning and it definitely gave me pause. Then I went about my yucky day feeling stuck and sick. Then I read Angela’s post on what makes her happy and then your post and I’m lighter. Grateful. Thank you for the reminder.
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me too! and angela’s post was like she read my mind. In the best possible way!
I love this! We have so much to be thankful for!! I am thankful that God has given me an amazing husband, a steady job, and wonderful friends and family!!
ps…I need that recipe for the breakfast on the left.. looks to die for!
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oh thats the hemp seed meal, gf oats, with egg. So good! and I know you are so thankful for those things. It shows! i love it.
so very wise, my friend!
love it and love you!! thanks for the reminder- much needed! i’m very thankful this week- and grateful- for many many things.
Bre recently posted..take the pressure…
i know you are feeling overwhelmed right now but it will all work out. Look around, you are supported!
This quote is exactly what I neede to hear and remember every day. I’m so thankful for every part of my life- my family, friends, job, school, blog, opportunities, faith, church, everything!
Laura @ LauraLivesLife recently posted..Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday…
sounds like you have a lot of blessings friend!
Love that quote! I’m definitely gonna remember that one and reflect on it!
Thanks for sharing
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i think you reflect best at the beach, yes?
Such an important message.
I am thankful for love, family and health -all I need!
Lou recently posted..food discoveries and fussy feeding
yes indeed friend. a you have a beautiful family too!
LCCotter recently posted..Tuesday Truism
I have a lot to be thankful for too, Lindsay. I think we often forget to thank God for everything that he gave to us. We usually tend to be upset by the things that we don’t have, and that’s a big mistake.
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huge mistake, yet it’s easy to do. A good slap of thankfulness cures it, haha
LCCotter recently posted..Tuesday Truism
Awww, sweet post! I too sometimes feel like I was a “sherpa wife” during our active military days
Love the “door waiter” photo!
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but i bet your husband was thankful to have you as a sherpa wife, for sure!
This is too beautiful for words, Lindsay. It is freakin’ true and warms my heart. People should read this post every day for a beautiful reminder.
In the midst of my parents very recent and painful divorce, I have been turning to “truism” every day. It helps BEYOND words. Thanks for making me feel like a million bucks from the inside out, babe! I love you so much. <3
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and the amount of love and support you have going through this just proves how blessed you are. And we are blessed to have your support in return.
always! <3
I LOVE this post! Forget the corny, there’s nothing wrong with realizing JUST how much there is to appreciate in life–and then appreciating it! And I can’t decide which is a cuter couple–you and the husband you can share passion and values with, or you and the adorable puppy dog ;D
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ah thanks friend. That means a lot. Corny Cotter to the rescue! hehe
Oooh, good one! Definitely something to think about! I posted a saying I got from an e-mail yesterday that I felt the same way about. “Joy, being happy, is a choice that you make everyday.” We kind of forget that too. Oh, how I wish half this stuff just came to us naturally, being thankful and happy just two of them!
Praying for you and James always : )
Nicole
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that quote is exactly what i needed to hear today. So thank you as always, for wisdom , for prayers, for encouragement!
Loved this post! I’ve come across that “truism” so many times and always feel like slapping myself in the forehead because I am so focused on wishing for things for the future rather than recognizing the blessings of the present! I feel like you’ve probably posted on this before, but do you have any recommendations for devotionals? I’m in the market!
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girl i feel ya. I slap my head everyday for that reason. LOL!
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Wonderful post. So much to be thankful for.
Yes, you are so right! As humans, especially in this day in age we take advantage of all the things we are blessed with in the world! I may complain that my internet connection is slow one day, but heck I am SOOO blessed to have a computer, the internet, and use it daily! There are so many other people out there who aren’t blessed with these things we take for granted. Same thing for my body, I may complain that I have to eat more calories to get healthy?!?! When I am blessed I can afford food to put on the table, and that I have both my legs to walk on each morning. Health is something we tend to not appreciate enough I think! As a culture we want more and more. Whoa sorry got carried away on that one;)
Ah Lindsay, you are always making me think! I have so much to be thankful for, and I do take advantage of those things every now and again. Such an important message!
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no i love that you wrote all this. It reminded me again of all i have, same as you. What a blessing you are friend. thank you!
LCCotter recently posted..Tuesday Truism
I’m thankful for friends like you who write posts like this that make me smile, breathe, and remember how grateful I am for this beautiful life I live. Now how is that for corny? Hehehe! Can’t wait to get my “bites”! xoxo
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i like the corny Katie. tee hee
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Okay, total cheese coming your way…but the truism you posted today?
It made me cry.
Not sure why, but upon reading it, it brought tears to my eyes…instantly. Most likely because I don’t thank Him on daily basis like I should. I try, but I don’t. I need to make this a second nature.
THIS is why I started following you…because sometimes you *just know* when someone’s good to have your life.
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I LOVE THE CHEESE BALL STUFF!! And i love you! It’s women like you that fill us with those thankful thoughts. thank you and that is one reason i follow you as well friend.
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oh man. so many things I think. definitely my pups. they are my family. i know i have my family back home but i love to think me and my pups are on this lil adventure together and they are always there to make me smile at the end of a tough day!
im thankful for an incredible job where I learn so much every day and am so grateful to be able to make a difference!
thankful for my family and that although we have not always been close…we are now! and thats what matters!
beautiful LC! great post! great quote!
this makes me smile so big. You are one amazing woman Julz. I love that life that god has given you!
What a great list of things to be thankful for. I am thankful for my health, and my kids, and my husband. I like it that I get a greeting from the dog when no one else is home too
Stacie @ Snaps and Bits recently posted..Peace Of Mind
its the best feeling. We need to bottle that and keep it by our side each day, amen!
your posts always make my heart smile. I just wanted to tell you that.
Cinnamon @ eatpraytri recently posted..The Road to Ridgecrest
well i feel the same towards you. I need to tell you that MORE!
LCCotter recently posted..Thirty Minute Thursday & “Those” Moments
I’m late… yet again LOL! But I did answer on your Instagram LOL! Well I’m thankful for my life, my family, my friends & my health
. I thank God every day he has given me the opportunity to take my life back and get on track and be healthy and live a long life and make friends like YOU! <3 it & you! Oh & of course your rolled balls of goodness too HAHA love that part! Thanks! 
haha, good! balls coming your way today! thankful for YOU!
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Wow, I really needed this right now. REALLY needed it. <3 I've spent the past week feeling overwhelmed, over-worked and over-stressed, but haven't taken any time to stop and thank God for the zillions of blessings in my life. I am fortunate to have the privilege to stress about school; I am fortunate if my biggest worry right now is finding a job in January. My goodness, I have food in my belly and a roof over my head! And I don't deserve any of it. Gosh, Lindsay, thank you so much for this. This truism really is simple, but it's also so easy to forget. I really feel as though my heart is full now. I know that sounds ultra sappy, but I truly mean it! Lots of love xoxoxo
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oh this makes me so glad.. I mean.. for you to read. YOu are a hard worker but you deserve to sit back and soak in his blessings. Gods plan for you is just that! I am always here if you need time to decompress. or someone to vent too. hehe. <3
I’ve seen that quote before and it really is a great one! Makes you think for sure! Love your thankful list.
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I need to make a quote book full of these, ya know? Hugs friend!
Girl, you ALWAYS give me that little reminder to step back and be grateful! I love that you and your hunky man have so much in common and that your lives are so blessed
xxoo
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oh the feeling is mutual! and i just wanted to let you know. I read your blogs everyday, i just don’t get time to comment. xxoo
I saw ths when you posted it on FB yesterday. I love it. I tend to get too wrapped up in my “worry of the moment” and forget to count my blessings – and thank God for all the good things.
me too friend, me too! It’s easy. But thats why we have each other. To remind each other of the blessings
So true! Our prayer at night consists of just giving thanks… we cannot take his precious daily gifts for granted… we are His spoiled children and we better be thankful for it! Did you get “One Thousand Gifts” yet? XO
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indeed! gosh i need to be reminded every second of the day. Guilty!
Oh friend, we are SO on the same wavelength right now. All I can think about right now is how filled with gratitude I am. How blessed and faith-filled I’ve become and how thankful I am for every tiny little detail in my life that makes it MY life. Talk about a truism, huh? Embrace blessings!!
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i know i know! i see it oooozing from your veins and i love it!
Every time I ‘check in’ with you I am refreshed by your insight and you always give me a good moment of calm.
I’m thankful for YOU and for the support that you and our other friends through blogging give me every day!
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I love everything about this post.
I found that quote/saying a while ago and think about it every night before I say my prayers. They are way longer now.
Also, I can no longer resist. It is time to take the Helathy Bites plunge.
i love it! and such a wonderful list it is!!
p.s.
Order up. I owe you anyway!
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you guys are so adorable at the gym together
haha and HE better be thankful that you make him breakfast every AM!
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