Gratitude and Thanksgiving

[DanielBrenton]

I feel I would be remiss if I did not bring attention to tomorrow (I'm on Pacific Standard Time, U.S.) of the Thanksgiving holiday.

I am extremely pleased that Katie Couric's Notebook on the CBS Evening News was on gratitude, and made reference to studies by clinical psychologists of the power of gratitude. (You can see her comments by following this link.) I suspect this is Human Existence 101 to most of us here, but it is reassuring to see the popular media taking a moment to help everyone remember this.

I ask that tomorrow, whatever your plans may be, take even a few moments, give yourself a little mental space, and consider the things you have for which you can be grateful.

(If you wind up shedding a tear or two in the process, I won't tell anyone.)

[shesaboutspirit]

Great reminder...

And unfortunately necessary. I've spent so many years trying to break free of perceived restraints of family obligations, that I forget to appreciate what is there. My Mother is still on this planet...and that alone is worth deep gratitude...rather than guilt or resistance.

Thanks for the reminder to be grateful.

Blessings to all of you.

Pam

[Dating Specialist]

Thanks for the reminder. I got a text message from a friend wishing me Happy Thanksgiving this morning. It just feels good to be in your friend's memory when they like to feel grateful.

It makes us feel even more grateful too... then it makes us wonder how much gratefulness have we shown to people whom we love? Hmm ...

[Tabs]

This week above all I have needed to rely on thoughts of gratitude, ironic that it is Thanksgiving week. Thank you for the post it reinforces the importance of gratitude.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone...

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by Dating Specialist

Thanks for the reminder. I got a text message from a friend wishing me Happy Thanksgiving this morning. It just feels good to be in your friend's memory when they like to feel grateful.

It makes us feel even more grateful too... then it makes us wonder how much gratefulness have we shown to people whom we love? Hmm ...

Hey, me too! The same friend perhaps?

But he did inspire me to send my own thank you messages, in that way his action has had more impact than he suspected! Paying it forward in the best way, really.

[Dating Specialist]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Hey, me too! The same friend perhaps?

But he did inspire me to send my own thank you messages, in that way his action has had more impact than he suspected! Paying it forward in the best way, really.

Yeah I have a strong feeling it's the same friend haha

Happy Thanksgiving!

[Dating Specialist]

Thought of starting a new thread, but instead decided to go along with this!

How about we say our words of thanks in this forum and pass it on?

Let me start the ball rolling ...

I'd like to thank Steve and Erin for setting up this wonderful forum and all the members who have given their golden advice. This is what makes this forum a different forum.

And I've posted this on my blog too ...

It's Thanksgiving! My Word Of Thanks To ...

Let's have more gratitude filling this forum. Who knows what the universe will do to bring these good feelings to those who deserve them ...

[DanielBrenton]

Kloudiia, that's an excellent suggestion.

I will also thank Steve and Erin for the creation of this forum. There are some very valuable things going on here, and I don't know if there would be any place else the same things could happen.

I could give a gratitude "laundry list" 100 items long, but I think I'd like to add something with more "take away" value.

Gratitude is an immensely powerful tool. On my gratitude blog I've written about the three gifts gratitude offers us, and have shared a (frankly extremely ambitious) vision of how gratitude could change America, and in turn the world.

It occurs to me the real keystone to making gratitude work is in the recognition of the power of gratitude in the first place. So let me share my "gratefulnote" on learning gratitude.

I Have Learned Appreciation

I am grateful I have matured enough as an individual to appreciate the blessings I can claim as mine.

That I am capable of quiet thanks.

That I have reached a place where I can feel a respect of greater things, and even a sincerity in reverence.

That I have reached a place where I can see beyond the world as I expect it, and find the worth – here and there – in the world as it is.

I am grateful I have finally learned, despite the callousness of my younger days, to see my glass as half full.

© 2006, by Daniel Brenton.

[Erin Pavlina]

I was just thanking the angels last night and telling them all of the things I am grateful for.

I am grateful that I got my past my fear and am now able to help others.

I am grateful for my husband and children who provide me security and unconditional love.

I am grateful for our forum community because everyone is so aware.

I am grateful that I feel joy for most of my day, every day.

[Nneka]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I am grateful for friends and family, for my relationship with God, to and for the Pavlinas for providing a space to openly discuss consciousness, and a host of other things.

[Dating Specialist]

Originally Posted by DanielBrenton

I Have Learned Appreciation

Thanks Daniel. You have reminded me about this too. Gratitude is about Appreciation. I like this

[Andrew Brunelle]

To appreciate everything you have and to be thankful for family and friends, that is the true meaning of gratitude. I've been on cloud seven lately and it's been kind of hazy, but really looking at what I have and what I am, I am completely thankful for my life. I still don't know WHY I'm here, but I'm thinkful I am able to ask that question. Thank you for listening. I appreciate alkl of you in this forum.

[MartialDev]

Originally Posted by DanielBrenton

I ask that tomorrow, whatever your plans may be, take even a few moments, give yourself a little mental space, and consider the things you have for which you can be grateful.

Good idea. Here's my spin on it...
Give Thanks To Your Blogging Inspirations

[Gene]

Things are good here in Davao.

I must confess to being a little restless. My aunt in the US, my mothers’ baby sister is very ill and will not live a long time. I have always felt her love for me when we are together. She looks at me with her striking blue eyes and sees me and her beloved sister simultaneously. I look at her and see both my aunt and my mother. I have had a connection with her that is more than what the aunt, nephew relationship can explain. It is sad for me to know that she is leaving soon.

I am grateful to have had good people in my life. Some people live their lives without angels in the form of family, friends, and even strangers being there to accompany them on their journey. I have had many such angels in human form. I can recognize some of them when I examine my life as I am doing during this time of transition for my aunt and myself.

I have been lucky in another way with my aunt. I have recognized how much she has given me with her unconditional love and have been able to tell her I love her and how much she means to me. I am grateful for her and her love and also for having the opportunity to tell her how nice it is to have her in my life.

Sometimes I only realize the angels in my life when it is no longer possible to say thank you to them in person and must simply be grateful and say thank you to their memory. I am grateful today for all the angels in my life both those I have recognized and those who were unrecognized angels.

[MarkusL]

Im thankful that everyone in my family was able to spend the eve of thanksgiving. There was a different variety of foods and everybody had a great time. Im also thankful that you guys are here to let me know that I am not a weirdo.

[Dating Specialist]

Originally Posted by Gene

I must confess to being a little restless. My aunt in the US, my mothers’ baby sister is very ill and will not live a long time. I have always felt her love for me when we are together. She looks at me with her striking blue eyes and sees me and her beloved sister simultaneously. I look at her and see both my aunt and my mother. I have had a connection with her that is more than what the aunt, nephew relationship can explain. It is sad for me to know that she is leaving soon.

Hi Gene, I am sorry to hear this too. But I'm sure God will be taking care of her when you can't do the job anymore. Hugs