“Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful.” (Buddha)
Laurie Hawley, life coach, wrote in her Aha Life Design Blog that she is copying another creativity coach’s, Laura Hegfield, Thanksgiving blog idea.
of creating a special Thanksgiving blog consisting of gratitude quotes from different people in her life. She wrote:
“I would like it if all of you special earth angels would write a sentence or two about what you are grateful for in your life…in the moment you receive this message…or the minute you have time to get to it…but be present when you write. Don’t think too much…just close your eyes…breathe into the moment and allow the feeling of gratitude to arise…then write words that flow from your deep well of truth.”
I write a gratitude list daily and recently wrote 100 things I am grateful for and I believe I could easily make it one thousand.
So maybe instead of just a list, I will be a little more thoughtful and meditate a few moments on the gifts in my life for which I feel the most thankful.
First, I am most thankful for God who makes all things possible and without who I would not be here but also would be leading a much less rich and serenity filled life. It would be empty.
My family: my husband who supports me and loves me no matter what.
My four daughters, all of whom have enriched my life in so many different ways. Two sons in law and a stepson, step daughter in law and seven energy/joy filled grandchildren. Five golden retrievers over the years, who all have loved unconditionally and brought so much sweet joy into my life.
When a person reaches a certain age, I think we naturally become grateful for our health. Grateful to be able to move, walk, see, hear and enjoy this wonderful life here on earth, even if that health has become somewhat diminished.
Also I am giving thanks for the many supportive and inspiring friends I have in my life. Many who are new this year!
I have gratitude for the very practical but so necessary gifts in life. A home that is warm, contains a comfortable bed to sleep in, utilities we can afford thanks to my husband’s employment, plenty of food and water, and the clean air and natural beauty of this great state of Nebraska where I am so blessed to live.
Lastly, before I bore everyone who graciously reads my blog, I am thankful for all the small joys in life that make living worth while. These joys are unique to each person. But because I am so lucky as to have all the above blessings, I can enjoy these small joys. Like college football, trips to the Rocky Mountains, movies and books, coffee with friends and writing this blog.
Now if you wish or are able, write your Thanksgiving list below.
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