a gratitude invitation

Take a deep breath and answer this question.

Maybe go with the first things that pops into your mind.

Or sit down and make a list.

Or even do a little dance of gratitude for the beauty of being here in this moment, breathing, living.

Even if you are having "one of those" days (perhaps especially if you are), let yourself be filled with gratitude in this moment.

And I'd love it so much if you would share at least one thing you're grateful for in the comments.

It is okay if it is small (blue sky was the reason I took this photo)...and it is okay if it is simple (as I write this, I am really thankful for raisin toast and my friends)...and it is also okay if it is something huge. And if you dance, let us know what song is helping you get your gratitude groove on.

I'm so grateful to you for being here and sharing your stories. Yes.

Happy weekend,

Liz

PS And if you can't tap into gratitude right now (and honey, I have been there), trust that feeling this way is okay. You aren't alone in it. Think about what you most need and try to move from that place. And if you have three minutes, watch this pep talk from Kid President. I think he might have a superpower that helps move people to a place of joy, which is something to be really grateful for.

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Comments

[Mary]

Liz,
I haven't visited your blog in ages because my old computer died and I lost all my faves. By the time I got everything running again, I guess I forgot to re-fave your blog. I was looking at someone else's site today and suddenly thought of you. And here I am again, back reading your wonderful posts.
But the real reason I am commenting is because I can't believe how big Ellie has gotten! I remember when you were pregnant and when she was born. And all that went along with that. She looks so happy and healthy and for that I am so very THANKFUL! And also for finding your blog again. Thankful for whatever that little spark in my brain was that reminded me of you.

[Bonnie]

I am blessed every day that I'm able to wake up and see and smell the ocean, the beautiful sunshiny skies with the tropical breezes. Thankful for my wonderful daughters in Ca and a husband who is my rock. It's hard not to feel a little guilty with my blessings, but am humbled by everyday obstacles and keep smiling thru each and every one and pray he grants me one more day to do something good.

[Carolann]

I am so grateful for this and other virtual "threads" connecting us women to form supportive, colorful "tapestries" which I can rest in the comfort of, gain inspiration from, and use as a blanket of kind mindfulness to remind myself to dwell here in the present. I am also thankful for the pep talk's reminder to get up and go do something to make the world awesome......exactly what I needed to hear!
Namaste.