It has been a tragic and frightening week in our world. At times like this a part of me wonders if it’s at all meaningful or helpful to sit down and write my little weekly gratitude post, when so many of the items on my list are trifling little nothings in the grand scheme of things. But… “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.”
So I carry on.
My Gratitude List
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!
- Being alive… and realizing that every breath I’m able to take is a blessing and a gift.
- Returning to work after a long holiday break and having a very productive and smooth first week back.
- Our public library and the multitude of books and resources available for free.
- A great evening with a couple of laugh-until-your-sides-ache sessions with friends.
- Book club discussions.
- Safety in the car on snowy, icy roads.
- Opportunities to see new perspectives and learn from others.
- Peter’s incredibly encouraging post-surgery progress.
- A very sweet surprise birthday gift from a lovely friend.
- Kind and sincere compliments.
- The interesting, creative, talented people I meet through blogging.
- The promise of an afternoon nap.
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 January!
- 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.

Another great list.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 11, 2015
Thanks, Kathy. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: ManSpirational
January 11, 2015
Thanks for sharing your gratitude list! Being in a state of gratitude changes the state of our minds so that we are ready to receive and to start perceiving the world differently. I keep a private list of 5 things daily for which I am grateful.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 12, 2015
Very true – and that sounds like a great practice. Thanks for stopping by!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: ellytreehugger
January 11, 2015
That’s a wonderful list Laurel! 🙂 I think the world needs more and more people to do this so that the positive energy/vibes ripples out into the world…in other words, keep doing it! 😉 By the way, I hope I am one of the “interesting, creative, talented people” you meet through blogging. 😉 <3
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 12, 2015
I think you’re right, Elly – maybe if everyone did it the world would be in a different state than it is today. One can hope. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: kleebanks
January 11, 2015
Great list and yes, it’s amazing how sometimes the darkness of world news can make you fearful, yet grateful for what you have or for what is NOT happening in your life as compared to other people’s lives.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 12, 2015
Very true – it’s a good practice, I think.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: a
January 12, 2015
I love your list! What I think is great about it is that in our own world our attitude makes a difference in how we see our environment and who we meet up with. It’s scary to read about what’s going on around us to good people but I think the best way we can impact others is to stay positive and grateful for what we, individually, have and cherish.
Thanks.
Amy
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 12, 2015
I think you’re right. Thanks, Amy. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: nabanita21
January 12, 2015
You know Laurel your gratitude link up always makes me so positive about my day..It makes me want to search for the positives in life..
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 12, 2015
I’m glad! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: obsessivemom06
January 12, 2015
Your list always makes me smile Laurel. A peaceful first week at work – such a blessing. And the laugh till your sides ache – haven’t done that in a while. Congratulations on Peter’s progress.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 12, 2015
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: FranceneStanley
January 12, 2015
It’s incredible how, by changing the way we think about something, we can turn a meager meal into a feast. I love the concept of gratitude.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 12, 2015
It really is – we need to remember that.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: indywrites
January 12, 2015
Thank god for small mercies. I too will add my gratitude post to this.
Inderpreet recently posted… Snap Your Week 2
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 12, 2015
I will watch for it!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + January 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: writercat
January 12, 2015
I always like reading your gratitude list, Laurel and you inspired me to come up with my list. Yes, it was a tragic week with the senseless terrorist attack on the cartoonists in France. It does make us stop and be grateful for our comfortable lives and all the good things we often take for granted. Just to be alive for another day is a gift that some people don’t get to enjoy.
Cathy Graham recently posted… Gratitude Rhyme for a Monday
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 13, 2015
You are so right, Cathy. We need to remind ourselves what a gift it is.
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Laughter filled conversations with friends… Priceless.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 13, 2015
I agree. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 20 – Randomness
Twitter: indywrites
January 14, 2015
I uploaded and added the linky and then realized I am a late by a month! will do one for Jan too!
I enjoyed it.
Inderpreet recently posted… Snap Your Week 2
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 14, 2015
Hey, no worries – gratitude is gratitude! 🙂
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