Today I’d have to say that a book is at the top of my gratitude list! I started reading Big Magic (by Elizabeth Gilbert) this week, and am feeling thoroughly inspired, affirmed, and uplifted by her message of creative living beyond fear. I’m only a little more than halfway through the book, too, so there’s more to come! Another reason to be grateful. 🙂
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!
- Dedicated time to think ahead and decide on some goals for the coming year while setting up my new 2016 planner.
- The promise and possibility of a fresh new year to come.
- Being inspired (already… and it’s not even December!) to choose my 2016 Word of the Year.
- Clothes to be washed and the facilities to do so.
- Weekend afternoon naps.
- Kind words and sincere compliments.
- My small but comfortable, well-appointed home office.
- Friendship, always.
- The realization that my friends actually seem to enjoy spending time with me (a notion which I sometimes find hard to understand!).
- Creating things for others.
- My strengths: organization, enthusiasm, persistence.
- I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again (probably many times!): having everything I need, loads of stuff I want, and a generous handful of wishes.
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 November!
- Write and post a gratitude list in your own blog.
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- 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: Guilie73
November 29, 2015
This is great, Laurel… Funny how “negative” stuff becomes a blessing when you look with the glasses of gratitude. Oh, and I’m dying to get to Big Magic, too! Glad you hear you’re enjoying it… She’s a fabulous writer.
Guilie @ Quiet Laughter
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 30, 2015
She really is – it’s such an inspirational book!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
I have to check this book out! Sounds fab!
And I just wrote my gratitude list today! Thank you! 🙂
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 30, 2015
It’s a wonderful book!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: veronica_roth
November 29, 2015
Nice link up and nice gratitude list. I must admit it’s something I lose sight of, you know, I think maybe I should keep a gratitude journal or something.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 30, 2015
I honestly believe the practice of gratitude is life-changing. A gratitude journal is a great idea!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: nabanita21
November 30, 2015
Your post reminds me that I need to do a gratitude list…It just so good to read yours that I know writing one myself with surely lift my spirits 🙂
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 30, 2015
It usually does for me as well!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
I love the cover of that book! and I’m remembering that I need to come up with a new word for 2016 (mine for this year was “release”) It’s hard to believe that 2015 is almost over – where did the year go??!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 30, 2015
I know, right?! It just flew by!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Glad to read your list Laurel, am interested in this book… I shall make note of this, 2016 may be the year of reading for me (made a small list of books, hopefully to gift myself on my birthday in the coming month, and start reading printed word) I would like to follow you on the first three of the gratitude list. thank you always for sharing and reminding to make my list; appreciate you 🙂
G Angela recently posted… Gratitude Circle November, 2015
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November 30, 2015
Thank you for your kind words! And I’m with you – I’m definitely going to increase the amount of books I normally read this coming year. Less Facebook, more real reading! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: ajaybpai123
November 30, 2015
I have always loved the way you publish the gratitude list.
My takeaway : I get tips how to see things in a different angle (more so in a positive way).
Thanks.
Ajay Pai recently posted… Chennai Rains & Kannagi
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November 30, 2015
That’s wonderful, Ajay! Thank you for letting me know. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + November 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: parul2411
November 30, 2015
That book looks like a wonderful read and your list is so real – washing clothes and facilities. Yes this side as well 🙂 Gratitude is important to keep us going in life.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
December 6, 2015
So very important indeed.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + December 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: eloquent_mind
December 1, 2015
Thanks for the book suggestion, Laurel. It’s been long since I’ve read a good inspirational book. After seeing this post, I plan to search for this title at my local library. Like you rightly, it is the perfect time to reflect on the year gone by and plan goals for the coming year. Happy Planning ! 🙂
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
December 6, 2015
I hope you enjoy it – I know I’ll revisit it many times in the days to come!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + December 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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