The snow was coming down pretty hard this morning, which put our plans for brunch at our favourite diner in jeopardy… but it finally decided to let up, and we made it. So the first item on my gratitude list today is definitely the fact that we were able to get out of the house after being stuck inside for several days… and the second is the delicious breakfast we consumed!
Hope you’ll join me in this week’s Gratitude Linkup!
(If you’d like a bit of background on why I started the Gratitude Linkup, check out this post.)
How to get involved in the Gratitude Linkup
- Write and post an entry in your own blog containing your gratitude list for a moment in time.
- Share the URL to your gratitude blog post by clicking the “add your link” button at the end of this post and filling out the information.
- Share the Gratitude Linkup with your blog readers by clicking the “get the InLinkz code” link at the end of this post and copy/pasting the appropriate code into your gratitude blog post.
- Visit some of the blogs listed in the Gratitude Linkup and comment on their posts.
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!
- Continued safe driving in winter weather.
- My book club friends.
- Peter’s sense of humour, willingness to listen, and wisdom from life experience.
- The satisfaction of starting to get really organized, for the first time in a long time.
- Remembering to be thoughtful.
- A job that allows me to work from home. I’m always grateful for this, but particularly when the weather is nasty and I’d really rather not go out!
- Memories of my sweet little Spidercat.
- Hot herbal tea.
- Friends who tell you that they’ve missed you when they haven’t seen you in awhile.
- The energy you get from a really good laugh.
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This is such a great idea! I need to practice being more reflective and grateful. Thanks so much for this simple and powerful reminder!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 26, 2014
You’re very welcome!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Voices of the Year and Conquering Fear
Great list, as usual!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 26, 2014
Thanks, Elaine!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Voices of the Year and Conquering Fear
I loved your list, as well as the idea. And I couldn’t agree more about the power of gratitude – and the helpfulness of naming the things that we are grateful for. I spend time at the start and end of my day listing things that I am grateful for, and then throughout the day, will pause to reflect on gratitudes in the moment. Thanks for sharing your list – and I am so glad that you got out to your diner!
Paula Eder recently posted… Flexible Focus from the Finding Time E-zine
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 26, 2014
That’s so inspirational, Paula – thank you for sharing!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Voices of the Year and Conquering Fear
What a lovely idea Laurel, to each day reflect on the good tings in one’s life. It helps to restore balance when we’re able to look on the bright side and recognise our many blessings. Wish I could join the journey, maybe another year. Have to recognise my limitations. Am trying to do a few things well this year rather than a bunch of things half-heartedly. I always enjoy reading your pieces and am about to head over to read the second piece that you submitted to Voices of the Year: you have my vote
Linda recently posted… Australia Day
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 27, 2014
Thanks so much, Linda – I really appreciate it! And it sounds to me like you have the right attitude.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Putting on the pressure
My mouth is watering now. Your breakfast looks delicious! ♥
Kathy recently posted… Koala Zentangle
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 27, 2014
It was wonderful!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Putting on the pressure
Love your list; love the Gratitude Linkup! (Though I can’t figure out how it is for the second time in a row I’ve managed to get a weird little X with my linky… Hm.) Stay warm and safe in the wintry weather where you live!
Lisa recently posted… Gratitude Sunday
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 27, 2014
Lisa, the X just shows up for you – it’s so you can delete your link if you change your mind! Glad you joined in.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Putting on the pressure
Twitter: thefivefacets
January 26, 2014
Getting out in this brutal northeast winter is definitely something to put on a gratitude list! And that breakfast looks delish!
I invite you to check out my Happy Happens Sunday column! http://thefivefacets.blogspot.com/p/happy-happens.html A little different version of your gratitude list, but still a collection of events that warm the heart and brighten the spirit!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 27, 2014
It was a wonderful breakfast! Thanks for the link – I’ll check it out.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Putting on the pressure
Twitter: drTandy
January 27, 2014
Gratitude is one of my favorite topics!!!We have a gratitude jar in our home and everyone fills the jar with something they are grateful for each day. At the end of the month, we sit together, take turns reading them and it makes for great conversation:-)
Tandy Elisala recently posted… Why meeting the President was meaning LESS
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 27, 2014
What a great idea – I love it! Thanks for sharing!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Putting on the pressure
Twitter: anexpatinuk
January 27, 2014
That brunch looks really yummy. A nice treat to get once in a while. Glad you were able to get out of the house at last!
anexpatinuk recently posted… Superstar and Gratitude
Twitter: alphabetsalad
January 27, 2014
Me too – it was wonderful!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Putting on the pressure
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