30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 30

I am grateful to be alive.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 29

I am thankful for the healers in my life... from the chiropractor, to the surgeon, to the physical therapist... I am grateful to all of them for their part in helping me to heal.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 28

I am grateful for kindness - that which I show others and that which is shown to me.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 27

I am grateful for my home, the way it looks, those who live within, and what it contains. I am grateful the way the light reflects off the walls, the way the pictures make me smile, how I think of dancing when I'm in the kitchen, and the scent of homemade soup one catches on the occasion.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 26

I am grateful for sleds and the joy they bring when it snows.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 25

I am grateful for my support team, those who've been such an integral part of my healing. From the surgeon, to the chiropractor and physical therapists, to friends who've done so much... I am blessed by each and every one.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 24

I am grateful for quiet time and silence.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 23

I am grateful for Christmas music and the sweet memories it invokes. Silly, I know. So true though.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 22

I am grateful for the holiday of Thanksgiving, and the connection and friendship it represents. I am grateful for the yearly reminder to bask in gratitude.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 21

I am grateful for twinkle lights, especially as the nights get longer and the days shorter.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 20

I am grateful for holiday seasons... especially from Thanksgiving to Christmas and all those around this time.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 19

I am grateful for smiles that stay with you all day, that creep into your heart, and spread to others.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 18

I am grateful for music that you can sing a long with and dance to.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 17

I am grateful for the changes in seasons, and the gifts that each season brings.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 16

I am grateful for new discoveries... like this site: http://thedailylove.com/.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 15

I am thankful for the desire to create, the ability to paint, and my enjoyment of sketching.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 14

I am thankful for good food, from homemade soups and breads to fresh garden veggies and green smoothies.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 13

I am thankful for my good friend, who visit almost everyday to put oils on my back to help it heal, because my husband is allergic to them.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 12

I am thankful for today being warm and sunny, for being able to walk outside, and watch my youngest catch the leaves in the wind. I am thankful for the song that is in my heart and the smile on my lips.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 11

I am so very thankful for the ability to sleep in and a cozy bed.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 10

I am thankful for adirondack chairs - preferably wooden. I am grateful to sit in them on warm days with a good book and on chilly days wrapped in a blanket with a cup of hot tea.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 9

I am thankful for sunny days, especially in the midst of chilly autumn.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 8

I am thankful for doctors who are willing to respect your choices, and work with you, instead of immediately jumping to surgery as an option. (Unless, of course, surgery is the best option.)

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 7

I am thankful for snuggles. Nothing warms my heart and brings me ease like my children nuzzling up to me, asking to be snuggled. It's right up there with feeling my husband, breathing him in, as he holds me in his arms. It's that feeling of safety and love... security. So very thankful.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 6

I am thankful for the right to vote, especially being a woman.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 5

I am thankful for the autumn. I love the feeling I get when the air chills and the leaves change colors. I love the feel of the season, that's in the air... I am so thankful I get to experience this.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 4

I am thankful for stories: the ones I read in books, the ones my children tell one another and use to play, the ones my husband writes, the ones I create in my head, the ones of the past, and the ones of the future.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 3

I am thankful for my youngest little. For the last few months, every morning she has come to my bed to snuggle. She doesn't want me to wake up the eldest; she just wants to snuggle me. I've been treasuring and breathing in these moments. She too amazes me each day, as her language progresses, the stories both girls share, the way she has to hug and kiss her sister every morning, and her facial expressions.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 2

I am thankful for my eldest little. Every day she amazes me in some way, whether it be her knowledge, her smile, the way she can manage computer games, and especially how she can figure things out on her own. Each day she grows... as does my love for her.

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 1

I am thankful for the wonderful man who is my husband and best friend. I adore him. I love being able to fall asleep and wake up with him. And I so appreciate all that he has done for me as my back is healing.

7 Things

(A quick list of 7 things I am currently grateful for in my life. We shall see how it develops as we go. Feel free to join me.)

I am grateful for...
  rainy, gray days that smell of Autumn
  a chill in the air
  my youngest coming to me of her own accord, snuggling up next to me, then falling asleep on me
  Midsomer and Tom Barnaby
  Bollywood movies
  Beef stew
  Maple syrup candies from Vermont

7 Things

(A quick list of 7 things I am currently grateful for in my life. We shall see how it develops as we go. Feel free to join me.)

I am grateful for...
  friends in Canada who send awesome care packages
  my bed
  my mom being here and helping to get things done
  friends who check in on me
  sleep
  the gorgeous weather today
  a husband who remembers special moments and reminds me of them

7 Things

(A quick list of 7 things I am currently grateful for in my life. We shall see how it develops as we go. Feel free to join me.)

I am grateful for...
  Soul Pancake
  Super Soul Sunday
  Snuggling with my eldest while watching Soul Pancake
  Greeting my youngest in the morning
  Homemade "Rainbow" soup
  Lemon and Ginger tea
  Time to rest my body and spirit.
  

Quote from Eckhart Tolle's Facebook Page

Almost two thousand years ago, the philosopher Plutarch wrote:
"Most people bypass what is good and refreshing in their lives, and habitually focus on the unpleasant, bad elements."

How easily all our attention can get absorbed by our "problems". Thinking and talking about them strengthens a false sense of self. And so we miss the good in our lives. Where's the good? It's where Life is: in the present moment. It's in the clouds and vast spaciousness of the sky, the air you breathe, the life-giving light and warmth of the sun, the silence of the night. It's in a small act of kindness given or received. It's in the sound of the rain, the intense aliveness of a flower....the same aliveness that you can also feel inside your body.

Another word for acknowledging the good in your life is - gratitude.

 

And: what you focus your attention on, grows.
With love,
Eckhart

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/Eckharttolle

7 Things

(A quick list of 7 things I am currently grateful for in my life. We shall see how it develops as we go. Feel free to join me.)

I am grateful for...
  a bouquet of garden picked sunflowers
  Reiki
  talking with a good friend
  an impromptu foot massage
  learning a Qi Gong move that I can do in my current physical state
  kisses from a 4 year old
  lime and ginger in a green smoothie

7 Things

(A quick list of 7 things I am currently grateful for in my life. We shall see how it develops as we go. Feel free to join me.)

I am grateful for...
   the seven books a little miss brought me to read to her
   the aforementioned miss sleepy softly beside me
   MRIs
   a husband who's been carrying my load for a while
   the independence my family is displaying
   meditation
   the hugs of my eldest

7 Things

(A quick list of 7 things I am currently grateful for in my life. We shall see how it develops as we go. Feel free to join me.)

I am grateful for...
 Imagine Dragons and their song Top of the World
 Sleeping children who love to snuggle when they are awake
 No diapers for over 2 weeks
 Having water to drink
 Wind chimes dancing in the breeze
 Green smoothies
 Books

7 Things

(A quick list of 7 things I am currently grateful for in my life. We shall see how it develops as we go. Feel free to join me.)

I am grateful for...
  time with my kiddos.
  the way my youngest asks/tells me she wants to snuggle.
  having time with my eldest last night.
  good friends and the books they've lent me to read.
  energy work.
  realizations about myself.
  rainy mornings.

Something to thinking about...

"If we do not feel grateful for what we already have, what makes us think we'd be happy with more?" -Unknown

7 Things

(A quick list of 7 things I am currently grateful for in my life. We shall see how it develops as we go. Feel free to join me.)

 I am grateful for...
  realizing what stirs my spirit.
  laughing with friends.
  meditation.
  being able to snuggle with my kiddos.
  fuzzy blankets.
  soft pillows.
  possibilities.

Quote...

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend."

Melody Beattie

7 Things

(A quick list of 7 things I am currently grateful for in my life. We shall see how it develops as we go. Feel free to join me.)

 I am grateful for...
  finally making a decision, despite not knowing how it will end up.
  snuggles from Da Squeak.
  getting to watch my little one perform in a French play.
  good friends.
  deep, thought provoking chats. 
  the independence my littles are gaining.
  welcome home kisses.

The Small Things...

I came across a great article today:

"A person who celebrates only the big stuff and “highs” will have only fleeting moments of happiness, at best. On the other hand, a person who feels grateful for the small things in life will be happy a majority of the time. Virtually everywhere she looks, she will find cause for celebration. "


http://www.positivelypositive.com/2012/07/20/be-grateful-for-the-small-things/

7 Things

 (A quick list of 7 things I am currently grateful for in my life. We shall see how it develops as we go. Feel free to join me.)

I am grateful for...
   a long weekend with my mum.
   all the help my mum has been the last few days.
   a vacuumed floor.
   being able to stand a little straighter. 
   the youngest choosing to wear underwear again.
   the excitement of the first day of camp.
   snuggles from Da Squeak.

7 Things

 (A quick list of 7 things I am currently grateful for in my life. We shall see how it develops as we go. Feel free to join me.)

I am grateful that I got a nap.
I am grateful that my youngest has been snuggling with me all day.
I am grateful that my youngest has been in underwear all day.
I am really grateful that my mom is here helping out.
I am grateful for the rain.
I am grateful that I have been writing again.
I am grateful for garden fresh veggies.

Want to feel on top of the world?

Did I mention that I'm grateful for this video, and the friend who brought it to my attention?

Guaranteed to help you feel good, maybe even "On Top of the World". And you can't go wrong with a band called "Imagine Dragons". Just sayin'.

Has it really been a year?

Apparently so. Right now I'm in the midst of dealing with and healing a herniated disc. It's truly been a busy year, and now, life has slowed down as I have been forced to rest in order to heal.

That being said...

I am grateful for my chiropractor. He is kind, patient, extremely supportive, and he believes in me.

Good friends who have been by to visit and help out. I've truly treasured having the time to talk and get to know a few people better. It really helps the healing.

I am grateful for the way that my youngest wants to be near me. The touch of her hand, her foot, the way she snuggles right up to me at night, means the world to me.

Definitely my hubby's hugs and support.

The help of my eldest during this time. She's amazing.