Much like anything else in life, many people have learned that they get back what they give out. Whether you call that Karma, the Law of Attraction, or just basic common sense, it typically holds that if you put effort into something, you will reap the rewards and benefits of that effort. This time of year, with the holidays looming not too far in the distance, there's typically a great deal of discussion about thankfulness and gratitude.
I learned years ago that I can be grateful for the blessings in my life each day, and not just designate that One Thursday in November as a day to give thanks. What am I thankful for right now this minute? I've got three great kids who are happy, healthy, funny and smart, and a husband who puts up with all of my major personality disorders. I've got a great job, a roof over my head, and wonderful friends that I love very much. It's a crispy November afternoon, and I'm watching my two ridiculous dogs romp in the leaves outside. I've recovered fairly well from a nasty back injury last spring, and my life is good. These may be all very simple things, but they're the things that matter to me personally.
Want to embrace a feeling of gratitude in your own life, but not sure how to start? Here are ten simple ideas on ways you can show gratitude -- and cultivate more good things to come your way: Ten Ways to Show Gratitude.
Meanwhile, share with the rest of us in the Comments section. What are three things you're thankful for, right this minute? GO!
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I learned years ago that I can be grateful for the blessings in my life each day, and not just designate that One Thursday in November as a day to give thanks. What am I thankful for right now this minute? I've got three great kids who are happy, healthy, funny and smart, and a husband who puts up with all of my major personality disorders. I've got a great job, a roof over my head, and wonderful friends that I love very much. It's a crispy November afternoon, and I'm watching my two ridiculous dogs romp in the leaves outside. I've recovered fairly well from a nasty back injury last spring, and my life is good. These may be all very simple things, but they're the things that matter to me personally.
Want to embrace a feeling of gratitude in your own life, but not sure how to start? Here are ten simple ideas on ways you can show gratitude -- and cultivate more good things to come your way: Ten Ways to Show Gratitude.
Meanwhile, share with the rest of us in the Comments section. What are three things you're thankful for, right this minute? GO!
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Today I am grateful for living in a beautiful neighborhood full of trees, and for the brilliant autumn colors. I am grateful that I have the funniest children on the planet, who all love to talk to me and share their lives with me. I am grateful that this is the year I have discovered the Craft, found a great tradition to follow, and that my search to find the Divine in my life is over.
I discovered the Craft a couple years ago, but this past year I self-dedicated. It was a very persona and life-changing event. Congratulations on finding the path right for you.
May the God and Goddess bless you on your new path.
What am I thankful for? I am Thankful for my two 17yr daughters, I am Thankful that we have a roof over our heads and food to eat, I am Thankful that I am in college for the first time in my life and passing my classes, I am Thankful for friends who are there for me and I am there for them when needed, I am Thankful for our cute little chihuahua sitting in my lap right now. I am just Thankful for that and more. Thanks to all, Blessed be to all, Happy day to all.
I am Thankful for my two 17yr daughters, and that we have a roof over our heads and food to eat, I am thankul that for the first time in my life I am a college student and passing my classes, I am thankful for my friends that we are there for each other, I am thankful for finding my way down a new path that seems to fit well. I am thankful for just being here and enjoying life and for our little chihuahua who is sleeping next to me at this time.
I’m thankful for my mom, who is not only putting my family up until we get back on our feet but is genuinely happy to have us in the house. I’m thankful to be able to work from home so I can take care of my kids. And I’m thankful for a warm, safe place to live.
Thankful for my 2 kids although I seem to have trouble having a 3rd. Thankful for my townhouse although I wanted a single-family. Goddess knew what we could afford
Thankful for having a fulltime job with decent benefits and perks.
I am thankful for my wonderful fiance, while more agnostic than anything else, supports me and my Wiccan faith. He even participates in ritual with me for Sabbats.
I am also thankful for my cat, who shows me unconditional love each day. I love to watch her play with little pieces of trash on the floor, and I love to pet her.
Finally, I am thankful for the God and Goddess who have always had my best interests at heart. They are the reason I am engaged, and they are gradually showing me that I have chosen the correct path.
May you all be blessed as much as I have been in just 24 years (my entire life)!!
I live a very simple and private life,boring to most I’m sure.I love just being at home.So I am grateful for my home,I’m grateful for my four kitties who give me love and joy everyday.I’m grateful to be as old as I am and still have my Mom and Dad who are active and fairly healthy right down the road from me,as well as my little brother who means the world to me.
I am gratefule for my husband, mother and sister. My beautiful dog that is more like my child then a pet. I am grateful for our new home that took us 13 years to save and work towards and the beautiful yard that I can not wait to grow my herb and flower garden in come Spring. I am thankful for this site that has taught me so much and is helping me to stay focused on what really matters in life…my spiritual growth.
Right this min. I am grateful for my family, my job and opportunity I have to help fight for my fellow farmers.
I am grateful that even though I have been unemployed for almost a year for the second time in three years, I still have good food to eat, a home and my car (if I lost my car, I would not be able to find a new job, I’d be stuck). Also, I am grateful for the Fall colors this year, which have been georgeous this year!
Okay, off the top of my head –
My wonderful partner.
My horses.
My friends.
Boy, that makes me realize that there is also sooooo much more that I am thankful for! But you did say three.
I am grateful for second chances in love, a meaningful job, and a loving family. Blessed be.
I am thankful for my husband still being here with me. He has had diabeties for 45 years, a heart attack and cardiac arrest. I am thankful for our loving friends and our cats and llamas that always bring us joy.
i’m thankful for my family (hubby, daughters, cats, parents, inlaws), friends (especially friends that are much like family), and that i have a job.
I am thankful for the abilities to provide for my family. I am thankful for the care my loved ones share and for their good health.
I’m thankful that my best friend accepted my turning to the Craft when I told her about it recently, for my artistic talent, and for my cat, who is currently lounging on my ankles, and isn’t likely to move any time soon.
Despite some very hateful management at work (I’ve had to speak with the union twice this year about religious discrimination twice this year) I’m thankful to have any job at all. I’m also very happy to have friends that are willing to celebrate some of my religious holidays with me even if they have no clue whats going on or what we’re celebrating (I think most of them just like celebrating).
I am thankful that I still have a brother left in my immediate family. On Samhain I received the gift of a van from him, which now carries the name of the Goddess, Hecate. Thankful for my wife, my son, and my daughter. Thankful for not being hungry and for having a roof
. . . many others are not so lucky. Lets do more than remember them in our prayers and rituals this year: lets share some of our good fortune with someone less fortunate. (I’ve been that person before)
Blessings To All!
I am so very blessed to have a fantastic husband, two amazing sons, a lovable dog, my health, family, friends and a chance to grow and learn about myself. Blessings, love and peace to everyone!
I am greatful for my two children who are healthy happy and beautiful humans. I am greatful for my wonderful job as an operating room nurse at the VA. I am greatful that I have a tranquil, peacful, home that provides me samctuary.
Blessed be!
I’m thankful that, although my aunt had a stroke on Sunday, and passed away late last night, that my family was all here to share in their grief, their memories, and in Thanksgiving. It’s the first time since I was 9, and I’m now 37, that we have all been able to be together. I believe that my aunt held on somewhere in there so that we could celebrate her life and our lives as we did. I am thankful that the rest of us are relatively healthy after my mothers and my husbands lung cancer and my cancer scare, just in the last two years. And, I’m thankful that my 10 year old daughter is growing up so wonderfully. I’m so proud to be able to say that I’m her mother.
i’m greatful for the wonderful people the enter and are in my life and also impact it spiritually:). i’m greatful for the beautiful autum and the people getting more involved for greater goods. and i’m grateful to have found the craft and am getting more involved this fall.