I am joining a group called the gratitude community. As soon as I find the email address for the person who lets people join I will add a link to her site to help explain the project. The short version is gratitude is contagious and fulfilling. Remembering to be thankful for all things, especially small mundane things we so often forget in the the throes of life, is a balm to the soul. We were created to worship and thanksgiving is an important part of worship. This community makes a point of recording 1000 things to be grateful for in their lives. Most break it up into smaller bits because a list with 1000 items would be long and lose its savor. I'm hoping to list 5 things at least twice a week; this way I will have 1000 items in about 2 years. I am excited to see how this emphasis on appreciation changes my perspective.
1. Wonderboy's giggle
2. Wonderboy's love of snuggling
3. Superkid's hair
4. Baby's smile
5. Bob's humor
I admit this first list is sort of a 'gimme' I have small children with many delightful qualities that bring me great joy and a husband who is simply wonderful. I am reminding myself how truly blessed I am. I had to start somewhere.
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