by admin | Feb 19, 2020 | Gratitude List
I need a gratitude list today, because another dreary day leaves me less than enthusiastic about anything. Here goes:
- I have a warm and loving relationship that is easy and feeds my soul
- I have a best friend who lets me be my ugly me and still loves me.
- I have a job that pays me well
- I am working on a pension
- I have shitake mushroom spawn to inoculate a tree when the weather improves
- My puppies are healthy and happy
- My family members and I are all pretty healthy
- I got a good night’s sleep last night
- I have lunch plans with an old friend
- I know I have tools to change my attitude
by admin | Sep 6, 2019 | Gratitude List
I am grateful for all the love in my life
For my puppies, full-grown puppies who never tire of play
For heating and air conditioning. I am almost always comfortable
For an hour’s walk with a confidante who left me with, “You can do it!”
For smiles given back to me by strangers. It makes me feel that the world is a kind and loving place
That the world is a loving place when I expect it to be
That I can change my thoughts by deciding to do it
by admin | Sep 5, 2019 | Gratitude List
Friends who are genuine, open and honest with me
My no-frills, perfectly comfortable home
Colors, adding delight to my day, boosting my mood
Laughter, fits of uncontrollable laughter that is cleansing to the soul
Learning to wear life like a loose garment
Warm tea in the afternoon to perk me up
Self-compassion, when I have it
New tires on my car
by admin | Sep 4, 2019 | Gratitude List
I am grateful for the ability to reflect on the progress I’ve made in learning my lessons instead of subjecting my psyche to the harsh judge that I often am.
I am grateful for the situation that made me seek a counselor’s help.
I am grateful for the knowledge that God’s plan for me is better than the small plans I have for myself.
I am grateful for the people the universe has put in my journey to teach me what I need to learn to grow spiritually.
I am grateful for the easy love I feel for a few of my closest girlfriends, not competing with them, not envious, just loving.
I am grateful for good sleep and the positive energy that it produces.
by admin | Jun 11, 2019 | Gratitude List
There’s nothing like a gorgeous weather day to fill my heart with gratitude.
- the feel of my skin as it is caressed by a soft, warm breeze
- the sound of the leaves tossing together high in the trees
- the smile of surprise when spotting a frog who has been quietly wallflowering with the ground
- the feeling of accomplishment that weeding provides
- reminding myself that pulling weeds in my garden is just like what I try to do with the ingrained behaviors I’d be better off without
- remembering to try to label instead of my usual judging of thoughts and feelings
- the staredown I had with a songbird as she sat on her eggs and let me come within 2 feet of her.
- that the bird, as well she should, won the staredown and stayed put.
- the little butterfly that landed on my thumb and allowed me to examine it closely.
- relaxation
by supportadmin_418 | Mar 6, 2019 | Gratitude List
That I have 3 days off.
I haven’t formulated a long, long list of what I want to accomplish with my extra 24 hours off.
That my husband is borrowing instead of buying a pressure washer. Borrowing means not only does he not spend our money but he’ll be obliged to get the job done so he can return the washer!
Getting to let my dogs run free and race this afternoon in beautiful weather.
That I was able to respond cogently and quickly to a request from my boss.
Wearing brightly colored clothes is sometimes all it takes to lift my spirits.
Being reminded by a friend that I need to do what’s right for me and that I’m not responsible for how someone else feels.
Going to work without a bit of makeup on because I was running late and not being terribly self-conscious about it–a big step, it feels great.
Working with new foods.
A friend I’ve been neglecting because of a personal neurosis on my part that I can’t put my finger on, who keeps in touch. A true friend.
