When you focus on gratitude, negative thinking goes away. You also feel more connected to your big life and stop worrying about the small stuff. Today is my birthday and I’ve decided to focus on things for which I am grateful. I’ve begun a gratitude journal where I write down three things that I’m thankful for daily, but never an entire list of 100.
What are you grateful for and have you completed your list of 100? Something to ponder on your next birthday or any day.
100 Gratitude List
- Spiritual connection to the divine
- The Universal Power of love
- My husband and soul mate, partner, and friend
- My two sons who are blessings
- The rewards and challenges of parenthood
- Seeing my adult sons successfully launch
- My beautiful family and wonderful extended family
- My wonderful mother who was so loving and giving
- My Dad who was fun but had a hard life
- Great sisters whom I cherish
- My dearest lifelong friends
- My new friends to nurture and grow
- My Lovelies Book Club and Mastermind Group
- Meditation and the peace that it provides
- Guided Imagery and Creative Visualization
- My blog readers–YOU–thank you!
- Laughter of any kind!
- Dance, all forms, especially NIA
- Long walks in nature
- Cuddling and intimacy
- The sea and sand of the Gulf Coast, Florida
- Beautiful beaches especially Kauai Island
- Moonlight walks
- Mountain views of Colorado Springs
- Sedona Red Rocks
- Chocolate
- Wine
- Relaxing Whirlpools
- Scented Candles
- Message
- Emotional Freedom Technique (Meridian Tapping)
- Classical Music
- Great Rock n Roll
- Jazz and Smooth Jazz music
- Fun loving pets and puppies
- Laughing smiling babies—so much joy to appreciate
- The Universe inspiring for our good
- Knowing that life loves you and me
- Life’s challenges (but not too many) that help us grow
- Rising above those challenges, taking one step at a time
- Great people who gave me opportunities to work with them
- Great collaborations for Heart Talk Now
- Creative Work creating video and audio programs that make a difference
- Working with wonderful clients to help solve problems
- Working with a team that makes our programs better
- My soul-soothing voice, my gift to share
- Creative muses who help spark ideas
- Acts of loving kindness
- My beautiful warm home
- Fireplace and a crackling fire
- Great coffee and coffee houses
- Hearing live music that’s uplifting
- Teas of any kind, especially Vanilla Chai
- Vacationing in the Caribbean, meeting new cousins
- Weddings that spark new hope of love
- Family vacations to exotic fun spots
- Good health, much to appreciate
- Mindfulness, remembering to breathe and be present
- Fun loving movement as exercise
- Varieties of great cooking and different ethnicities
- Sweet anything, except when I overindulge:)
- Spending quality time writing in my journal or on my book
- Morning alone time to get centered and calm
- Fun new adventures like kayaking or jet skis
- Good night’s rest of 7 to 8 hours
- Fun shoes and new boots
- Himalayan salt lamps that glow and give off positivity
- Wise Teachers who have taught great lessons
- Clients who teach me more than they will know
- Neighbors who watch out for one another
- Community who comes together after heartbreak
- The wonders of my body, much to appreciate
- Wonderful soothing showers
- Long soaking tubs
- Poems and words that inspire
- Great books that keep us engaged with great storytelling
- Captivating movies that teach and enrich our lives
- A smile that lights up the world
- Great authors who inspire us to be and do more
- More than enough money to enjoy life (even though I worry over this)
- Lucky to be alive and born in the United States
- Community who cares about the future of this great nation
- Freedom of Speech
- Mother Nature and all her glory
- All the great plants, animals, and creatures on earth
- Beautiful weekend getaways
- Comfort food
- Comfort clothes like yoga pants and leggings
- My space heater for chilly days, keeping me warm and toasty
- Rays of sunshine with the hope of new day
- Books like “Love is Letting Go of Fear”
- Air transportation for quick travel
- My Mom Mobile that keeps on going
- School teachers who encourage, especially my theatre teacher
- To have acted in great plays and musicals
- Art and Artists who teach and challenge us to think
- Those in health care, so many angels to thank
- Days of rest to kick back and chill
- This life, may I choose wisely for health and happiness
- All of you who have touched my life…I say THANK YOU!
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