A good friend of mine recently challenged her Facebook friends to find 1000 things they were grateful for. That is a tall order. I'm up for it, but for now, I think I'll find 100 and see where we can go from here. Honestly this is in some order, but not "the" order. So if you find yourself further down the list than you think you should be, don't sweat that stuff. Some of the gratitude is very much in the moment as well, and therefor less big picture. 1000 will be way more granular, and I may never get there! I'm at 30 and strgguling between big picture and granular stuff and how to rank them. Wow how can I be so grateful and have such a tough time with this. I'm still having trouble with big picture like family versus teeny picture like my kid....And I am at 48. Going between 48 and 1000 where do you draw the line between I love my family and I am grateful there are no bugs in my bed? For the record I am grateful there are no bugs in my bed even if it is at line 48ish. I don't mean to make light, but where do you draw the line? I think it is tough and I think my friend that made the challenge would have the same challenge. Back to my work. OK I gave up in the 70's. 1000 is HARD.
Quiet peace
Silence of my mind (more of a want that gratitude)
Freedom
Freedom of religion
The Military
Super intelligent people who need to find a way to lead
Love from my loves
Love that has no limits
www.suzannecoleman.blogspot.com
Well DUH of course I like my blog
My oldest daughter
My middle daughter
My youngest daughter
My son - even if he is angry with me
My fantastic supportive husband
Most of the kids seem to like me
Many wonderful friends
My wonderful parents
The connection I have with my Dad
The best Mother in Law
Friendly relationships
Sweet Parker Puppy
Nice kitties
Memories
Faith, even if I struggle
Peace, and the hope for less restlessness
Shared plans for the future
Time away
That I will graduate soon
My girls have good friends
Sports for the girls
Good grades for the girls
My good grades!
The opportunity to earn my degree
My work opportunities
Being uncomfortable because that's how I grow
Pajamas
Blogging as an outlet
Memories of grandparents, esp Papa
Gardening in my yard
Indoor home improvement
I graduate in May
I graduate with my best friend
Home/House
Resourcefulness
Kids that can do chores (finally)
OK, I love my Blackberry - it's not right but it is
Favorable tax returns
Outlook
Keywordmixer.com
Facebook
Blog sites that I like
Loud music when I am in the mood
The River
Vacations oh I miss you
Laughing with my vacation family
SNL - Some seasons
When my kids are successful
Technology
Learning new stuff
Love that I hate new home sales in 2011
My Starbucks thermal drinks
Fox news - Just saying
CNN - to be balanced
Sabrina - the movie
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
John Belushi
John Candy
Chris Farley
Phil Harrman
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake - My Dick in a boc
Andy Samberg
Toonces the Driving Cat
Gratitude is so critical. I don't know that I "get it" entirely, and I struggle sometimes, but I know it's all about wanting what you have than having what you want.
I didn't get near 1000. Share your comments.
Suzanne
Quiet peace
Silence of my mind (more of a want that gratitude)
Freedom
Freedom of religion
The Military
Super intelligent people who need to find a way to lead
Love from my loves
Love that has no limits
www.suzannecoleman.blogspot.com
Well DUH of course I like my blog
My oldest daughter
My middle daughter
My youngest daughter
My son - even if he is angry with me
My fantastic supportive husband
Most of the kids seem to like me
Many wonderful friends
My wonderful parents
The connection I have with my Dad
The best Mother in Law
Friendly relationships
Sweet Parker Puppy
Nice kitties
Memories
Faith, even if I struggle
Peace, and the hope for less restlessness
Shared plans for the future
Time away
That I will graduate soon
My girls have good friends
Sports for the girls
Good grades for the girls
My good grades!
The opportunity to earn my degree
My work opportunities
Being uncomfortable because that's how I grow
Pajamas
Blogging as an outlet
Memories of grandparents, esp Papa
Gardening in my yard
Indoor home improvement
I graduate in May
I graduate with my best friend
Home/House
Resourcefulness
Kids that can do chores (finally)
OK, I love my Blackberry - it's not right but it is
Favorable tax returns
Outlook
Keywordmixer.com
Blog sites that I like
Loud music when I am in the mood
The River
Vacations oh I miss you
Laughing with my vacation family
SNL - Some seasons
When my kids are successful
Technology
Learning new stuff
Love that I hate new home sales in 2011
My Starbucks thermal drinks
Fox news - Just saying
CNN - to be balanced
Sabrina - the movie
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
John Belushi
John Candy
Chris Farley
Phil Harrman
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake - My Dick in a boc
Andy Samberg
Toonces the Driving Cat
Gratitude is so critical. I don't know that I "get it" entirely, and I struggle sometimes, but I know it's all about wanting what you have than having what you want.
I didn't get near 1000. Share your comments.
Suzanne
Wow - you REALLY like Saturday Night Live! LOL. 100 is hard. I'll have to try it tonight when I'm done writing at this coffee shop. There's one thing I'm thankful for right there - my husband watching the kids so I can go to this coffee shop to write. 99 to go!
ReplyDeleteI fell you on everything you said! But in the grand scheme of things...I think maybe there is no line...we should be grateful for 'everything' even the fact that there are no bugs in our bed...because somewhere out there...someone is wishing they didn't have bugs in their bed. I know what you mean though. I challenged myself to write in a journal one thing I was grateful for, I go in it from time to time, but I have never been consistent with it. It's not that I'm not grateful. I found myself writing about the same thing, my family. Great challenge, I know you can make it to 1000!
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