30 days of Thanks!

While checking Facebook tonight, I came across a post that said "Thirty days of Thankful: Today I am thankful for a beautiful, smart, amazing daughter. ;).” I thought that was such a great way to honor the Holiday season and the month of November. People complain about this and that everyday. Something terrible is reported on the news nightly. But just think how inspiring it is to list what you are thankful for and to read what others are thankful for as well.

One of my book club members mentioned this summer about writing a gratitude journal and listing 5 things you are grateful for daily. Not only does this cause you to be aware of the good things that are happening in your life, but it also causes you to focus on those good things and actually look for and expect good things to happen.

My church member reposted something she read before… What if you woke up with only what you thanked God for yesterday? I thought WoW! “What if I ONLY had today what I THANKED God for yesterday?” I take so many things for granted. That has to change.

I googled 30 days of thanks and came across the website 30daysofthanks.com after reading the info on the website decided, this is how I am going to show my gratitude at least through the month of November.

So here’s the “rules” as listed on 30daysofthanks.com, but feel free to adapt it as you see fit.

Here's how to play (more details on the website)

1. First and foremost, The goal is to consciously engage in (at least) one moment of thankfulness every day this month. That's it.

2. The thing for which you give thanks can be big or small

3. Sharing it via social media or in some other way (as) a gift to the world

4. Share what you're thankful for, say it aloud, write it on paper, blog about it, share it with those you love over dinner, draw something, or even sing it. Just make the way you do it your own--as unique and special as you are!

5. If you're going to share online, grab the graphic and put it on your blog, or wherever you're sharing

6. Email them when you begin (30daysofthanks at gmail dot com).

7. Spread the gratitude if you feel moved

8. Visit the blogs of other thankful people 

9. Notice if anything changes for you this month…and let them know about it.

I don’t believe in coincidences. Receiving the same message from several different sources affirmed that this is what I need to do. 

So….

#30daysofthanks

Day 1: I am thankful for my wonderful supportive friends and family- Joshua, Erin, Dorian, mom, dad, Gmom, Nene, Anette, Kena, Tina, Jenny,  Stacie,  Peaches, Kim and many, many more

What are you thankful for?

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