daily gratitude check
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It was a beautiful snowy day today and I took a wonderful three hour walk.
I am grateful today for:
1. The way a snowflake finds its way to earth. Fighting gravity, it slides, glides, swirls in endless circles, floats up on invisible cushions of air. Tiny, temporary, beautiful, magical things.
2. Living close enough to walk to wide open spaces, and still close enough to walk to all the necessary places of modern life.
3. The things I cannot see. I remembered a Bible verse today on my walk (I'm not much of a church-person) "Be still, and know that I am God."
You are all a good influence on me. Thank you. :flowerforyou:0 -
I am grateful for my family (even my frustrating 15 year-old). :grumble:
I am grateful for my loving old dog who snuggles with me and makes me feel happy when I am grumpy.
I am grateful for the mountains and beautiful hiking trails where I live. :happy:
I am grateful for the sore calves I have today from hiking one of those beautiful trails yesterday. :laugh:
I am grateful that my brother and I get along well and don't have spats.
Everyone have a lovely evening!0 -
hi all...CMRiverside told me about your thread and i think this is a great way to keep a positive outlook on things!!!....thank you CMR (aka January Girl) for reminding me that there are things in this world to be grateful for even though i am not so grateful for my current struggles with weight...todayi am grateful for you! :flowerforyou:0
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Hi FletcherChic! You are our starter today! Robin is on a mini vacation and while I thought about bringing this up earlier I didn't so thanks to you for getting us going!
Today I am grateful that
My husband is not a picky eater. We just had tortellini (spinach and ricotta) with a pumpkin red pepper sauce. And a salad. So Yummy!
The VA health system. DH gets most of his medical care through there.
People that care. DH received a box of cigars in the mail today and we have no idea who the person is that sent them. They came with a nice note thanking him for his service. It brought DH some happiness while we are walking through a dark time.0 -
It was a beautiful snowy day today and I took a wonderful three hour walk.
I am grateful today for:
1. The way a snowflake finds its way to earth. Fighting gravity, it slides, glides, swirls in endless circles, floats up on invisible cushions of air. Tiny, temporary, beautiful, magical things.
2. Living close enough to walk to wide open spaces, and still close enough to walk to all the necessary places of modern life.
3. The things I cannot see. I remembered a Bible verse today on my walk (I'm not much of a church-person) "Be still, and know that I am God."
You are all a good influence on me. Thank you. :flowerforyou:
Are you a writer? Your snowflake description is beautiful. I love to watch it snow, it is so peaceful and calming. Truely a be still moment. His creation is awesome!0 -
i am glad others are enjoying this thread!
paying attention to my personal happy makers is sure doing wonders for me.
sunrise jog/walk on the coast "alone" w/ hubby this morning. ocean sounds. birds sounds. nature smells. i even found a whole sand dollar! the hot tubs!! alone time w/ the love of my life. the wonderful feeling i feel when i look at my husband when he is looking at me! 0 -
Robin, it sounds like you had a wonderful time! I am so happy for you! I've been married 15 years and I'm still totally in love with my husband. It's nice to hear that other people are too because to many times we only hear the bad. Thanks for encouraging me!
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I am grateful that my parents and for God answering my prayer this morning.:bigsmile:0
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i agree w/ everthing u said kelly.
loves like u and i have in our lives are too rare.:smooched:
i pray our examples will help others see what thay can/should have. :blushing:
~especially my children.:happy: before dinner last night, my hubby was looking at me and asked for the camera (which is almost always in my purse). he took a pic of me.
i put it in my profile ~as main picture, just now.
when he looks at me through his loving eyes, i feel so much more beautiful then the lady i see in the mirror, or in this case, the picture! (though that person has looked a lot more used and abused too!)0 -
I was grateful for waking up this morning to a beautiful day
I'm grateful for the love of my life he treats me like a lady
I'm really grateful that God brought him in my life
He is my soul mate :happy:0 -
I love hearing the good times folks share as well, for in this world we seem to so often hear only the bad stuff in relationships... it's great to offer hope to others so they too can look forward to it!Robin, it sounds like you had a wonderful time! I am so happy for you! I've been married 15 years and I'm still totally in love with my husband. It's nice to hear that other people are too because to many times we only hear the bad. Thanks for encouraging me!
Kelly
I think it's vital to younger ppl to hear that life can be great with a partner in marriage...the negative relationships that are so hurtful we seem to hear about more in the news etc. I for one was beginning to think there weren't happily married ppl in this world anymore. That always made me sad to think that might be true
:brokenheart: :flowerforyou:
So cheers for you all for sharing:drinker:
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The day is almost gone, it was such a full and beautiful sunny day that I am just now settling down.
A day walking on the beach gave me hours of gratitude.
I've chosen three memories:
~~1. The many differnet types of wildlife I see daily even in the midst of a large city. Today I counted 14 different types of birds near the water, including a Great Blue Heron in flight, a Red Tailed Hawk waiting in a tree for a snake or mouse to show itself, and a Bald Eagle gliding the ridge-line: in a hunt, or sight-seeing?
~~2. Driftwood. If you look closely, you can see all sorts of familiar shapes in the twisted, worn and tumbled wood that nature carves and carries to the sands near water.
~~3. That twilight color. You know what I mean. The colors of amber and amethyst gems, brilliant fuschias and neon orange. Color that is only seen near water at dusk. Smokey, electric, soothing, reflective.
The beach is a reminder of how small I am.0 -
A few things I am grateful for
1. My husband. He always tells me that I'm beautiful. He always holds me, touches me, and makes me laugh. We have so much in common and I'm so grateful I have someone I can share this healthy lifestyle with, someone I can hit the gym with, someone I can plan workouts with. I love that we plan our workouts together and try to push each other to the max at the gym.
2. My job. I am an English teacher and I teach students whose first language is not English. They are amazing, wonderful, and so motivated. They open my eyes to the innocence of childhood every single day and remind me to stop taking things so seriously.
3. That my body can do such amazing things. A year ago if someone told me I'd be running 8+ miles nonstop and with a pace of under 9 minutes a mile, I would have laughed. Our bodies are incredible.0 -
good morning grateful peeps! i have time/desire for an extra long workout today cm's beautiful words. 0
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my family my loving parents the gorgeous snow outdoors feel stronger everyday positive feelings and thoughts about my body and health
Also grateful for a new friend I made today at the gym. (a personal instructor)0 -
good morning grateful peeps! i have time/desire for an extra long workout today cm's beautiful words.
awwww shucks.:blushing: I'm liking the tee shirt again!
I need some more time - or maybe more life experience - before I post for today's gratitude.....0 -
Today I am grateful
for heat in my house. I know I used this before but when it's this cold out I am grateful.
For the dedicated ladies that come to pray at church on Tuesdays.
That my dog has had enough sense to come inside today and I haven't had to go out and call for her to come in. That's how you know it's cold out! She doesn't even want to stay out.0 -
It is a beautiful frosty-icy cold gray day, and I am grateful to be inside. Robin, the thong is a bit disturbing....:laugh:
I live in gratitude for:
~1. My automatic dishwasher. Nuff said.
~2. Not having to drive on the ice and slick roads. I have a strict 'no-dent' policy.
~3. SCUBA and all the wonders it has allowed me to witness. I thought I knew a lot about animals. Pffft - I am amazed at the life I never knew existed in my own local waters......
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i thought this gratitude thing would be hard for me because i have ben such a grouch and so mopey about things that i thought for sure i couldn't come up with one single thing to be grateful for...lo and behold....i am grateful for:
1. MFP - which allows me to keep on track and stay honest
2. julianna - my amazing go-to gal when it comes to nutrition...she is my godsend...she rescued me!
3. old friends from way way (way!!) back who have popped back into my life...they remind me that if not for some of my worst life experiences, i wouldn't be the strong woman i am today.
4. my sweet and wonderful husband - for taking our 4 year old out on tuesday night dates so that i can have some mommy time
5. the new dance studio down the street - they have a thursday night dance class just for moms! ahhhh - i hope it turns out well....i need an outlet other than my usual gym workouts0 -
I am grateful for
My bestfriend Tracee, bless her heart, for always believing in me when I'm not so sure I believe in myself! And she is pregnant and wanting me to be her baby's Godmother.
I am healthy and have a happy home life!
I have a great hubby and wonderful 4 year old and both of them are also in great health!0 -
good morning mfpers
:grumble: my lbs r up today.:grumble: but i'll focus on the good stuff now:grumble: son is grateful for the book his aunt sent him for christmas. i scubaed when i was a teenager. now i stick to snorkel. i'm so glad i have those experiences! how much do u scuba CM? i can dance w/ my daughter in my livingroom. with i could attend Fletcher's dance class. please let us know how it was Fletch.
:huh: i might add more to today's list later.0 -
I'm grateful for each new day that I can restart my caloric and exercise intake!
I'm grateful for answered prayers!0 -
Sunshine & warmer temps:happy:
ginger tea :drinker: I just had 2 cups
My husband, I him
Those are what come to mind right now:flowerforyou:0 -
When I really think about gratitude I find there is so much I take for granted so I want to list many items but I will limit it to three.
Getting all my students home safely during the storm today.
Knowing most of my family are safe at home.
Having the ability to talk to people I will probably never see but whose support is always generously given to me every day on this site.0 -
I am grateful for :- my body as it transforms into a beautiful shape. God my happy feelings & positive energy glow on my face the fact that I feel more hydrated when I drink enough water. a good night's sleep sunny days my husband 0
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I'm thank for:
1. Strength from God for each day.
2. My body--because I love it through all the ups and downs
3. My Schipperke dog--she's so happy and cheers me up
4. My home--it's nice to own a home
5. Music
6. My membership at the YMCA
7. My work out buddies--they keep me going
8. My online classes-- someday I'll have a degree and get a job.
9. MFP for helping me count calories and stay on track
10. Last but not least, My mother who loves me:smooched:0 -
Keeping it really simple today.
Three MFPers who make me laugh.
1. banks
2. Shannon
3. Max
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happy thursday! volunteer work. crafts mfp being free! 0
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Today I'm grateful for
a good check up at the dentist
money to pay for the dentist since we don't have insurance
ladies bible study later on this morning0 -
today i am grateful for...
1. almond milk...so yummy and creamy - this is my morning treat!
2. today is thursday - tonight is the night i am going to try that new dance class (i hope it is as wonderful as i have built it up to be in my head...please please please be awesome!!!!)
3. abby, my 4 yr old - i just can't be grumpy around her - she's a ray of sunshine.. my little piece of heaven on earth!
4. the sun shining brightly on this chilly day
5. coffee - without it i think i'd be slowly dragging through the routine :drinker:
Happy Thursday MFPers...i am always grateful for you!!!!0
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