Touched With Gratitude

23 Feb 2013

No Comment  Gratitude Journal, Showing Gratitude

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Although I do not post very often, I have been so touched with “gratitude” in these past few weeks that felt inspired to write.  Many things have shifted and changed in my life over the past few months. At this moment I am deeply grateful for all the experiences and events I have been a part of or that have touched me in some way:

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My son and daughter-in-law’s amazing wedding (in August 2012). In his speech, my son thanked him for teaching him about “forgiveness.” We never really know what our children pick up from us.
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Successfully moving my 80 year old mother to a smaller home after living in the other one for almost 25 years.
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So very grateful for all the help we had to move mum: my children and daughter-in-laws, close friends and the movers. There was a lot of work…yet we created special memories together through the laughter and the tears.
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Grateful that Mum has wonderful new neighbours who have looked out for her after snowfalls to clear her walkways.
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My son and daughter-in-law for continuing to be such amazing new parents.
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Playing with my little granddaughter and watching her grow and change… I love it!!!
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My daughter’s success in writing her first book! To see her confident and strong, touching the lives of so many people!!! Also for her inspiration, love and encouragement.
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For having unexpected magic appear in my life which reawakened such joy, excitement and more. To share with another in a way I have never experienced before. To just be in the present moment…and share in that magic and joy. To bask and share the energy created. To feel such unexplainable connection with another person.
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For learning many things about myself that needed to be released and transformed to become a yet better, more loving and aware version of myself.
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For moments that helped me to learn to stayed grounded in faith, trust and my intuition.
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Love is the Way to Walk in Gratitude

Blessings to you… we all have things we are grateful for.
Enjoy the video….I have.

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Thanksgiving 2011

10 Oct 2011

No Comment  Gratitude Journal, Showing Gratitude

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 There is SO very much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving…

✿ My brand new granddaughter.
✿ My son and daughter-in-law for being such amazing new parents and sharing with me.
✿ My daughter for her inspiration, support, love and encouragement.
✿ My youngest son for his commitment and drive to reach his goals.

✿ My mother for her continued love and support.
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✿ Family and friends who enrich my life….you being one of them!!!
✿ Cannnot forget my cat, Ebony. She’s a lifesaver.

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And… my appreciation for all the wonderful people I interact with by email and on FB.
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

I HAve A Grateful Heart

Gratitude

21 Feb 2009

No Comment  Little Blessings, Random Thoughts

Gratitude is often lacking in our world today. People are so wrapped up in their own lives that they forget to appreciate what others have done for them. Gratitude is a character trait that we should try to develop and nurture in our children and in each other. It’s quite simple to thank others for their support, thoughtfulness,  helpfulness and caring.

Have you done things for others and have them go unappreciated or even unnoticed? As grounded as we may be spiritually, emotionally and or mentally, repeatedly feeling unappreciated can affect our sense of self. We all thrive and do better when we experience being appreciated, our well-being is uplifted. A little appreciation and gratitude can improve moods, situations, relationships and outcomes.

When we are  blessed by others in surprising and unexpected ways, there are a number of ways to show our appreciation and gratitude. Simply saying, “thank you” is a great start. Writing thank you notes is another traditional way of expressing gratitude and nice to do when you have received a gift.  It’s also thoughtful to do when someone has gone out of their wat to do something special for you.

When we let others know through our words or actions that we truly appreciate them, it uplifts them and causes a ripple effect of gratitude. It’s a good practice to acknowledge the ways that your family, friends and co-workers are been good to you in supportive and thoughtful ways.

Imagine what the our families, friendships and places of employment would be like if we showed more appreciation and gratitude. So how will you extend and show more gratitude and appreciation to others this upcoming week…..

With many blessings to you and yours,
Yvonne