Gratitude changes attitude
A dear LJ friend just surprised me with some virtual posies probably from their own photo cache. So nice to have friends.
I am feeling so much better since having some dinner, watching The little Rascals (newer movie) and thinking about gratitude.
I am certainly a grateful person regardless of what that last post reflected. Of course I will have troubles its a human condition. NO, I really don't know what's going to happen in the next year of two, but its okay because I know I will be okay today. I know I have talents and I know I could support myself if I needed to do so. I also know that I can be reasonably happy taking inventory of the great friends and family I have and the things that make me who I am like my boys, my pets, my friends (yes LJ's you too) and my past times that I enjoy. A good song , a bubble bath, a hot cup of tea or mocha, watching snow gently drift, babies, driving, and of course taking pictures, writing and talking to people. There are many more.
So here's to gratitude. It really does change attitude. When I had a hard time coming up with gratitude years ago pre-Al-Anon, I had to do a gratitude list .
A is for Apples
B is for boys, my boys
C is for Christmas
D is for my Dad
etc. etc. etc. it works. So if you ever feel really down, try it.
Hugs, and many thanks all.
Aly
I am feeling so much better since having some dinner, watching The little Rascals (newer movie) and thinking about gratitude.
I am certainly a grateful person regardless of what that last post reflected. Of course I will have troubles its a human condition. NO, I really don't know what's going to happen in the next year of two, but its okay because I know I will be okay today. I know I have talents and I know I could support myself if I needed to do so. I also know that I can be reasonably happy taking inventory of the great friends and family I have and the things that make me who I am like my boys, my pets, my friends (yes LJ's you too) and my past times that I enjoy. A good song , a bubble bath, a hot cup of tea or mocha, watching snow gently drift, babies, driving, and of course taking pictures, writing and talking to people. There are many more.
So here's to gratitude. It really does change attitude. When I had a hard time coming up with gratitude years ago pre-Al-Anon, I had to do a gratitude list .
A is for Apples
B is for boys, my boys
C is for Christmas
D is for my Dad
etc. etc. etc. it works. So if you ever feel really down, try it.
Hugs, and many thanks all.
Aly