Yeah. I decided to stick with boring and cliche. :-)
Looking for a little inspiration, I googled "quotes about thankfulness." Of course, I found hundreds of them.
Since I'm a writer, you know I love words and I find that words can be very inspirational. As I was reading all of these quotes, I realized that there really is nothing boring or cliche about being thankful and showing gratitude. I think, sometimes, we get so caught up in our crazy, busy lives that we just don't take the time to count our blessings - literally count our blessings. We are bombarded with advertisements and comparisons that leave us wanting more; wanting better; wanting....wanting.
The truth is, I am supremely blessed and should, therefore, be supremely grateful and thankful.
So.....
Right now, I'm thankful for . . . .
- My family. My beautiful kids. My wonderful husband and our solid marriage. My amazing parents. My brother. All of my in-laws. My nieces and nephews. I am thankful that my parents taught me to value my family and that I have such a wonderful one.
- My house. So many people would love to have just a roof over their heads. I am blessed to have a lovely home that is spacious, safe, and warm. It is filled with memories and love.
- My friends. My online blogging friends whom I have never met, but who know me as well as anyone. My "in real life" friends who are supportive and encouraging. The friends that are too far away and the friends who used to be.
- All of the modern conveniences that make my life so much easier and more efficient.
- Teachers who inspired me and challenged me. Teachers who now inspire and challenge my kids.
- Freedom to be who I want and live how I wish in a country where all are welcome.
- Music that sparks something in my heart; makes me feel something in my soul.
- Words that I can speak or write to express myself and that bring me closer to the people I love.
- The little, trivial things in life like coffee, warm pajamas, delicious food, good books and movies, smell-good candles, fluffy towels, and chocolate.
- Right now, I'm also thankful for these quotes that inspired me and reminded me that gratitude is NEVER frivolous or trite.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! May you count your blessings and be grateful today, tomorrow, and always!
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Janine at Janine’s Confessions of a Mommyaholic
