In these times when tragedy, disaster, and darkness seem to confront us on an almost daily basis, I invite you to stop for a few moments and reflect with quiet gratitude on the beauty, goodness, and blessings in your life and in our world. Because the light is there.
In no particular order, here is my own gratitude list for this moment in time. I hope that after reading it you’ll go on to write and share your own!
- My husband: his kind words, sincere compliments, and the way he looks at me with wonder and says, “You’re so beautiful.”
- Laughter and silly times with friends.
- Blogging opportunities.
- A bump in sales activity in my online shops.
- Looking forward to a calendar full of fun activities throughout the month of December.
- Finding a friend who is interested in working with me on an exciting creative project for 2016 (stand by for details!).
- Being Canadian – living in a beautiful, safe, peaceful country full of opportunities and benefits.
- That when it comes to dealing with climate change, “Canada is back” and, “We’re here to help.”
- Every moment of life and breath.
Now it’s your turn!
How to get involved in the Gratitude Linkup
Note: This linkup will be open for the entire month, so feel free to add as many gratitude posts as you choose to write in December!
- Write and post a gratitude list in your own blog.
- Click the “add your link” button below and share your gratitude post.
- Click “get the InLinkz code” below and add the linkup code to your post.
- Visit and comment on some of the posts listed in the Gratitude Linkup.
P.S. – Here’s some background on why I started the Gratitude Linkup.
Twitter: RamblinGarden
December 6, 2015
The list is endless – I have a loving husband, a son who is finding his way in life, relatively good health, a job, my own, warm house. It’s so easy to forget I have so much more than many in this world.
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December 10, 2015
Wonderful! Yes, it can definitely be easy to forget – I love this weekly reminder.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + December 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: howelltracks
December 6, 2015
Thanks so much for the inspiration! Gratitude Monday is now my Monday theme. So much to give thanks for.. 🙂
Kathleen Howell recently posted… 1,000 Words
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December 10, 2015
You are most welcome! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + December 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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December 6, 2015
Correcting my Twitter..
Kathleen Howell recently posted… 1,000 Words
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December 7, 2015
Yay for loving husbands, creative pursuits and good governance, Laurel! Have a fabulous week ahead.
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted… Fleeing The Hijab
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December 10, 2015
Thanks, Corinne!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + December 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Good for you, Laurel! We need to keep focusing on the positives! Good luck for the new creative project!
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December 10, 2015
Thank you, Shailaja!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + December 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: Vishipedia
December 7, 2015
Lovely list, Lauren. It’s these times that we must remember to thank life for what it has give us, making us more fortunate than about 70 percent of the world.
The most important thing I am thankful for is the freedom to choose what I want to do in life.
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December 10, 2015
That is definitely something for which to be grateful, indeed. Thanks for sharing.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + December 2015 Gratitude Linkup
such a sweet list Laurel; nice to read, I did my list too, shall link it now:) thanks for the reminders and thanks for sharing !!
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December 10, 2015
You’re most welcome!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + December 2015 Gratitude Linkup
That is quite a list to be grateful:) Your post inspires me to write down my gratitude list Laurel. Thanks for sharing:)
Twitter: alphabetsalad
December 10, 2015
I’m glad – you’re welcome!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + December 2015 Gratitude Linkup
I have my gratitude list too, and the change I have found in myself ever since I started keep a gratitude list(mine is a happiness jar though) is that I have become more positive and cheerful and I know I’m blessed enough to stop cribbing about the little hurdles that come my way…
Twitter: alphabetsalad
December 10, 2015
Love the idea of a happiness jar!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + December 2015 Gratitude Linkup
That’s a beautiful list, Laurel! Looking forward to hearing about your project! May 2016 be a very happy, prosperous and healthy year for you!
Vidya Sury recently posted… My Growing Gratitude Circle #TalesOf2015
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January 1, 2016
Thank you so much, Vidya! Happy 2016 to you and your family! 🙂
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