On this Thanksgiving Eve, I am feeling very blessed. I took a few moments to make a list of what I am most grateful for and wanted to share it with you, in the hopes that you’ll be inspired to create your own “Gratitude List”. It’s always good to remember how much we all have to be grateful for…
Happy Thanksgiving with love!
My Gratitude List (not in any specific prioritized order):
My husband and our family
Koda, our amazing dog, and his unconditional love and affection
Deep friendships
Our amazing InspireMeToday.com community
Hot chocolate (can you tell it’s -9 degrees today?)
Blustery snowstorms
A great massage
Being in love
The warmth of a crackling fire
Craigslist
The beauty of Nature
The fresh scent of the mountain air
Music that touches my soul (especially written and performed by our son-in-law, Josh!)
The ability to photograph beautiful things
Vitamix- green smoothies and soups that make me feel so alive!
Sailing in the warm waters of the Caribbean
The holiday spirit
The ability to connect with anyone
Grizzly bears
The feeling of community living in a small town
Chocolate chip cookies
The feeling of exhilaration after a great workout
Serendipity
Business relationships
Hugs
The healing powers of essential oils
Our health and vitality
Hiking a mountain
Our home in Montana
The ability to travel and see new things
My insatiable appetite for knowledge
My favorite on-line companies (Google, Zappos, Amazon, Skype,
iTunes, Netflix)
People who make a difference in the world
Connecting on a deep level
My eternally optimistic attitude
All things Apple- iPhone, iPad, Apple Tv, etc. (I love Apple!)
The feel of my head on my husband’s shoulder
Dark chocolate
Private beaches
Crisp apples
Racquetball
Romance and snuggles
Hot springs and hot tubs in the snow
The abundance of stars in a Montana sky
Moments that take my breath away
Live music
Showthyme, my favorite restaurant in the world
Soft, warm scarves
My granddaughter’s hugs
Skiing down a fresh snowy slope
Health
Smiles and laughter
The smell of wood smoke from the fireplace
Reconnecting with old friends
Wifi
Inspiration from InspireMeToday.com
Cell signals that don’t drop calls
Down comforters on cold nights
Time spent with people I love
My son’s incredible photography
Movies and books that capture my imagination
The sound of my daughter’s voice when she sings
Creating beautiful artwork
Taking the time to go inside and reconnect
Memories that make me smile
The amazing people I get to interview and work with
Laughter, smiles and love
YOU!
Thank you for being such an important part of my life and of our community. Please share what you are grateful for below…..
Remember, what you focus on grows, so let it be gratitude.
LOVE love love your list! love the hugs, the snow storms and how you remind us to grow our gratitude. Thank you for all you do and how you inspire us!
{{HUGS}}
@spreadingJOY
What a pleasure to find your blog. I was looking for how to order your 2010 book on Being a Writer. I am one and identify with much you say.
I think I should add that even without health and many monetary pleasures, it is possible to richly enjoy my gifts, loves, and imaginations.
I am working on a memoir and hope i can share some of how even hellish chaos can lead to something better.
I used to live in south where stars are low in sky and very beautiful. Outside DC now, the country part of nature has escaped me. But I look for stars and find them.
Thank you for blogging. Claire Drapkin