One of my favorite bloggers, Cindy Archer, recently posted a list of 22 Things about herself. I found it so inspiring I decided to play with the idea. With Thanksgiving approaching, I can’t help but list 22 things for which I am grateful.
- My family is filled with wonderful people who are always there when you need them.
- My husband is an amazing man and I’m truly lucky to be with him.
- Tuesday nights with my mother.
- Friday nights with my sister.
- My friends are few, but treasured.
- I have a job I love.
- I have time to write.
- My house is filled with the love of two dogs and two cats. I don’t have children, so these are my babies.
- I don’t worry nearly as much as I did when I was younger.
- Every summer is an adventure in travel.
- There are always plenty of books to read.
- Music still moves my soul.
- Movies still stir my imagination.
- My muse sings on regular basis.
- There’s always chocolate in the pantry.
- I know the feeling of a rainy day in London.
- I can’t sleep, but I still know how to dream.
- My writer’s group is full of friends, inspiration, and encouragement.
- My blog connects me to readers and writers in a way I never expected. Never have I been more motivated to write.
- Those moments of silence where I can breathe slowly and relish the feeling of being alive.
- Twinkling stars that never fade and trees that always sway.
- I’m happy.
For these things, I am truly thankful each and every day.
c.b. 2011
This is an amazing list – you have a beautiful life. I’m going to follow your lead – let’s see if we can get 22 or 222 people to do this! Happy Thanksgiving!
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I would love to see 222 people make similar lists. 🙂 Lists of gratitude make for beautiful and uplifting reading. 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanksgiving is my very favorite holiday, because of the focus on gratitude. I love #20, and #8, having one dog and two cat kids myself, and # 16 of course. I hope you have a bountiful Thanksgiving.
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May your Thanksgiving be full of thanks and beauty. 🙂
I love your phrase “dog and cat kids.” 😀 Life is so full with those little guys running around.
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Awesome idea! I’m going to make one too, thanks!
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I look forward to reading your list! 🙂
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What a good idea, and beautiful list! timely too, considering it’s the American Thanksgiving tomorrow. All reminders of being thankful are good… In general, we tend to take too much for granted.
[ps: you can’t sleep?]
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So true. A long time ago, I kept a journal where I wrote down five good things about each day. I may not write it down anymore, but I still keep the practice alive in my head each night. Life has so much more meaning when we decide to be thankful every day, instead of just once a year. 🙂
p.s. Nope! I’ve always been an insomniac (even as a child). 😉
https://cbwentworth.wordpress.com/2011/09/21/wreck-this-journal-insomniac/
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What a wonderful list. My cogs are turning! 🙂
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Thanks!
Oooo, I wonder what your cogs are thinking. 🙂 I’ll bet your list will be absolutely lovely.
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It’s important for all of us to slow and take the time to reflect upon all the things we are grateful for.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
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Wonderful list…it makes me stop and think of how much there is to be thankful for.
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Thanks! 🙂 I was surprised how quickly it came together. Just a few minutes . . . I can’t help but wonder how much longer it would be if I didn’t have the restriction of 22.
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What an inspiring list and so fitting your who you are. I love the list and your thoughts.
I’ll be thinking about my list. I’m intrigued by 222 people making such a list. How could one keep track of that? Or does it matter as longs as the idea is out there.
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I think the idea is powerful in and of itself. The fact that it has inspired so many already is an unexpected and heartwarming development. My Thanksgiving has instantly become that much more special. 🙂
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#15 “always chocolate in the pantry” Amen. Great post.
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Someone taught me its one of the best things in life. 😀
Thanks for reading!
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What you are thankful for was published in the Arizona Republic today! Yipeee.
I will bring you a copy to WIG on Tuesday. Hope to see you there. I’m grateful for the chocolate you bring each week, Susanne
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WHAT?! Are you kidding me? 😉
I had no idea they chose mine! 🙂 Thank you for saving it for me! Yes, it’s truly something to be thankful for . . . its the first time I’ve been published anywhere!!!!
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Thoughtful post, one to think about. I’m working on my list. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and it was special this year – warm and intimate, close friends and family and great food!!!
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I’m so glad you had such a wonderful holiday. 🙂 This year was fun and meaningful for me, too. The food was great and it was nice to have the family together in one house for a little while. The next best thing is leftovers the day after.
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Love this ~ I should try it out!
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I hope you do! 🙂
Thanks so much for reading!
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how about making lists of things we’re grateful for every year on a special occasion (such as new year or birthdays) and the number of the things we’re grateful for must be the same as our ages. so each year, as we grew older, we also appreciate more things in our lives.
anyway, that’s just my idea. i like your list and totally agree with number 11. 🙂
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I like the age idea! 🙂 Perhaps on my next birthday I’ll make a list of 34 things.
Thanks for reading!
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Fantastic, and very poetic, list.
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Thanks! 🙂 I’m still in awe of your weekly lists – they are always so wonderful.
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I haven’t had much time to log in for a while but I’m so glad you did the list!! I love that you did things you were grateful for. It sounds like you have a great family, which I know is so important and am fortunate enough to have the same. It’s fun to sit and think of small things or the big things too that we all have in our lives! Glad you played along!!
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Thanks so much for the inspiration. 🙂 May all those wonderful little things continue to bring us joy.
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“I can’t sleep, but I still know how to dream.” What a lovely line!
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Thanks! It’s one of those things can can only come straight from the mind of an optimistic insomniac! 😉
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