My mother introduced me to the idea of choosing a special scribbler and making it a sacred place to write everything I could not share with anyone...even her. That was after my Nanny had fallen and died instantly.
Mom also said to be sure to add my "attitude of gratitude" good things in life with anything painful, fearful, sad or troubling. Consequently, maintaining books upon books of gratitude lists and journals are a part of my writing life. I have found them a wonderful way of keeping my attention on the bright blessings and everything that is going well in the midst of things I want to have, be or change. During the most challenging times in life sometimes there were reasons to pause and consider what I had to be thankful for. During those time maintaining an attitude of gratitude served as a beacon of light and hope during daunting challenges. Among my always gratitudes are the gift of taste, touch, scent, mobility, loved and being loved, knowing I am strong enough to make it through the latest challenge.
I have a life and was still breathing...so there is always hope. I can see and hear and savor the beauty of the natural world and music that is such a large part of the simple pleasure. Those are some of the blessings we often forget to be grateful for and ones I never take for granted after overcoming a number of health challenges years ago that I no longer have. I am grateful that hubby love David and I maintain good health as we age. When my first article was published in the high school newspaper at age 16 I am always thankful for English teacher Mrs. Dalton that encouraged me to consider writing as a vocation. I loved writing then, and am more passionate than ever once I received my first payment for an article I wrote for The Aquarian...a local paper that I eventually was given a column on healthy dynamic living. I am grateful to be able to say that as a paid writer, I am truly in the professional writing league.
Mom also said to be sure to add my "attitude of gratitude" good things in life with anything painful, fearful, sad or troubling. Consequently, maintaining books upon books of gratitude lists and journals are a part of my writing life. I have found them a wonderful way of keeping my attention on the bright blessings and everything that is going well in the midst of things I want to have, be or change. During the most challenging times in life sometimes there were reasons to pause and consider what I had to be thankful for. During those time maintaining an attitude of gratitude served as a beacon of light and hope during daunting challenges. Among my always gratitudes are the gift of taste, touch, scent, mobility, loved and being loved, knowing I am strong enough to make it through the latest challenge.
I have a life and was still breathing...so there is always hope. I can see and hear and savor the beauty of the natural world and music that is such a large part of the simple pleasure. Those are some of the blessings we often forget to be grateful for and ones I never take for granted after overcoming a number of health challenges years ago that I no longer have. I am grateful that hubby love David and I maintain good health as we age. When my first article was published in the high school newspaper at age 16 I am always thankful for English teacher Mrs. Dalton that encouraged me to consider writing as a vocation. I loved writing then, and am more passionate than ever once I received my first payment for an article I wrote for The Aquarian...a local paper that I eventually was given a column on healthy dynamic living. I am grateful to be able to say that as a paid writer, I am truly in the professional writing league.
Among my greatest "attitude of gratitude" blessings is the day I met, then married my best friend, partner in life, love, personal and professional ventures. It is a gift that keeps on giving since the day we met on July 15, 1990, then married a year later on July 12, 1991.
Now both David and I sustain our grateful approach to life for living a purposeful life as motivational healthy living coaches and facilitators. Our thankful approach to the blessings we worked hard to achieve gives meaning to our lives. We share a commitment to sharing our training, life experience and desire to assist others in living their best lives through CHANGE MAKING COMMUNICATIONS.
We share our good through our mantra to always "love more" through unconditional gift, random acts of generosity and kindness towards everyone we interact with. We give daily thanks for living in a safe, supportive rural community in Manitou, Manitoba, Canada. Having spacious, rustic home with home offices for our entrepreneurial R and D Creative Ventures as activists and influencers.
Our pet kids, friends, kindred soul community on and offline are gifts that nourish and inspire us daily. Together, we are coming together as way-showers and lightworkers within our expanding soul communities.
So my lists and journals contain many entries...do you make or use them and would you be up for sharing some of what you are grateful for?
Now both David and I sustain our grateful approach to life for living a purposeful life as motivational healthy living coaches and facilitators. Our thankful approach to the blessings we worked hard to achieve gives meaning to our lives. We share a commitment to sharing our training, life experience and desire to assist others in living their best lives through CHANGE MAKING COMMUNICATIONS.
We share our good through our mantra to always "love more" through unconditional gift, random acts of generosity and kindness towards everyone we interact with. We give daily thanks for living in a safe, supportive rural community in Manitou, Manitoba, Canada. Having spacious, rustic home with home offices for our entrepreneurial R and D Creative Ventures as activists and influencers.
Our pet kids, friends, kindred soul community on and offline are gifts that nourish and inspire us daily. Together, we are coming together as way-showers and lightworkers within our expanding soul communities.
So my lists and journals contain many entries...do you make or use them and would you be up for sharing some of what you are grateful for?
Accept Yourself
~ Gracefully
Value Yourself ~ Joyfully
Forgive Yourself ~ Completely
Treat Yourself ~ Generously
Balance Yourself ~ Harmoniously
Bless Yourself ~ Abundantly
Trust Yourself ~ Confidently
Love Yourself ~ Wholeheartedly
Empower Yourself ~ Prayerfully
Give Of Yourself ~ Enthusiastically
Express Yourself ~ Radiantly
Value Yourself ~ Joyfully
Forgive Yourself ~ Completely
Treat Yourself ~ Generously
Balance Yourself ~ Harmoniously
Bless Yourself ~ Abundantly
Trust Yourself ~ Confidently
Love Yourself ~ Wholeheartedly
Empower Yourself ~ Prayerfully
Give Of Yourself ~ Enthusiastically
Express Yourself ~ Radiantly
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