My reactions ranged from giggles to eyes welling with tears of deep appreciation to my heart swelling with love and joy. The things I listed tended to group around a few themes, which I'll share in a moment.
But first, I've got to share a couple that made me giggle. They seem like such silly little things, yet they are packed with appreciation:
"Feeling beautiful and special every time my phone whistles at me." When a text message arrives, I'm notified by a "Hey, good looking!" whistle. I had no idea when I chose the sound how much it would brighten my day.
"Styling with our new hubcaps." For months, we had been driving around with one hub cap missing. Although it made it easier to spot our gray car in a parking lot, it made our car look sad and neglected, like "a girl with a hole in her stocking." When David put on a new set of hubcaps, our car suddenly looked bright and perky, qualities that rubbed off on me when I rode in it.
"My warm, comfy pink slippers." I'm amazed at how much joy and well-being a pair of $10 slippers has given me. The slippers showed up on at least four lists.
The main themes I noticed were:
- My husband David's love, creativity, resourcefulness, handyman skills, steadfast support of my professional goals, and partnership on an amazing life journey.
- My dear, fun, loving, supportive sisters and friends. Our phone conversations always show up on my gratitude lists.
- The joy and fulfillment I feel while helping my clients express their creativity, talents and unique message.
- Nature in all its amazing expressions — Wild horses. Clouds shaped like long, tapered cigars. The sound of sleet hitting the motorhome roof. Glistening, snow-capped peaks. Bright red sunrises.
- Quality of life amenities — Friendliness and kind gestures of strangers. Delicious, home-cooked meals. Heat on a cold night. Hot, soothing showers.
And there's so much more. Each blessing, no matter how "big" or "small" is as significant as the other. Each one enriches my life.
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