Attitude of Gratitude
I first came across this idea as Project Gratitude through a fellow blogger, Writing Ruth.
I had looked for a way to cherish and acknowledge some things in each day that I appreciate. So much of what I feel in a day rushes through me and I am often left overwhelmed. This list is my daily reminder of what those little aspects are, and how each day has worth.
I am thankful for what I have and where I am, but it’s easy to be complacent or to feel ‘not good enough.’ By being more focused on the little bits that make up my bigger picture, I hope to share more peace with my day.
I will archive my daily reminders and post them at month’s end.
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May 2013
running with a group — falling asleep 10 min after getting into bed — green tea energy — having more energy than I expected — moving closer to the weekend.
green tea – a relatively painless dentist visit – a brownie for lunch – clean socks – my foam roller.
Friday — sunshine — letting go — dropping my daughter off at camp — picking my daughter up from camp in 2 days.
getting up early for a morning run — a haircut — my husband surprising me with a delicious lunch — time without kids — a happy kid after a birthday party.
the smell of summer — an easy run with my husband — my daughter coming home from camp — making Brownies — a good yoga class.
accepting that things can be good — warm weather — getting up early to not have to rush — tea — hugs.
running with others — kind words — getting a project done on time — the cat not puking on the rug — my husband making sure the kids were on time.
coffee with a friend — a run in the sunshine — feeling energetic – having a nap when I felt tired — surprisingly delicious baked goods.
the tailor — finally getting around to doing things I put off for months — dealing with fears — the dishwasher — Bach’s rescue remedy.
Appt with my naturopath — clean jeans to wear to work — the realization that I don’t have to suffer to enjoy something — my Happy run — a new chapter.
cherry blossoms — birds singing — no rain — running — tasty dinner.
sleep — kids Mother’s Day cards and gifts — yoga — run with my husband — going to bed early.
physio — a day off — my foam roller — that having emotions means there is also change — not having to walk the dog, because we don’t have a dog.
new pants — maple syrup — that black clothes go with anything — a window to look outside — supportive friendships.
staying home with a sick kid — Netflix — a massage – a slower morning – green lights in traffic.
not eating beans before going for a run — the guy who moved his bike off the sidewalk as I was running by — time — eating out — knowing the kids have a day off tomorrow.
a long weekend starting tonight — when I know I have a day off running, but still want to run — a day off for the kids = happy kids — getting up early enough to get coffee — realizing someone out there feels the same way I do.
knowing that not every run with be fast and easy, but it gets done — being home from my run as the family wakes up — coffee with friends I haven’t seen in over a year — inspiration watching Ironman Texas — take out dinner.
sleeping in — a slower run — the warmth of the sun — yoga — the support of strangers.
spending time with my kids (watching a parade) — new blog followers who aren’t just robots or numbers — making the most delicious cookies and knowing I’ll likely never be able to recreate my modifications to the recipe — being inspired by friends who ran a 50 mile race — seeing how perspective makes my worries seem minute and trivial.
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- - November 2, 2012
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Oh my goodness! I’m just now seeing this. I’m so honored to see the idea catching on at other sites! I can’t wait to hear about how it goes for you. Happy Gratitude to you! And *thank you*!
Hi Ruth,
Thank *you* for this wonderful idea. I’m really looking forward to where this takes me.
With gratitude…
Yay! This is fun. Cheers!
I like it. I’m not sure I could be consistent about keeping a daily Attitude of Gratitude (does that sound pessimistic, or what?), but I can try!
It doesn’t have to be daily — it’s what you make it and what can work for you. Maybe once a week is more likely to bring you success.
I keep a Gratitude Journal by my bedside but I love your idea about keeping track via your blog and sharing with the world. I think I may just nick your idea for my blog. Congrats again on being Freshly Pressed!
Nice!
At months’s end I will write a summary gratitude post and also include the daily gratitudes on the A of G page. I like it; it’s good to be mindful and present in one’s day.
Go ahead and nick!
Thanks! I just nicked it. I named the category: G is for Gratitude baby!
My blog is still in noob phase and as a result is a work in progress… I am fairly new to blogging so I’m learning as I go. :-/
Hey GiRRL….
Keep going with the blogging. I really enjoy it and find you can meet a whole slew of crazy cats out there. (Did you like my reference to cats?)
I find you learn by doing, reading, commenting and copying. (not literally copying, but using as an example).
I like the G is for Gratitude…
i loved the “cats” reference.
and thanks!
This is a great idea. I just finished Rhonda Byrne’s Magic, so I have a list of 280 things to be grateful for–10/day for 28 days. I wanted to continue the practice, and now you have given me the solution. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Kozo,
Thanks for stopping by and reading and finding a solution. I am grateful for you.
I put the sidebar in place. I want to link back to your site since your daily gratitude idea is one of the things I’m grateful for today. Do you know if you can put a link in this sidebar text widget?
I think you can put a link in the text widget but it may not come out looking too pretty. Try this: http://irunibreathe.wordpress.com/attitude-of-gratitude/
Or iRuniBreathe
Because it is only text I’m not quite sure how it comes out. But give it a try, you can always change it.
And thanks for this!
I couldn’t get the link to work in the sidebar, but I put a permanent link on my Everyday Thanksgiving page.Thank you again for this wonderful practice.
Thanks for doing this Kozo.
I hope it works well for you.