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I cannot be in this breathtaking scene and be unhappy. Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC
In 2010, I created my first ABCs of Gratitude list. I look forward to this project every November. The simple yet thought-provoking exercise is a unique way to reflect on the year. I label a sheet of paper A through Z and fill in with blessings.
According to Ingrid King gratitude is a wonderful way to raise your vibration and shift your energy. The vibration of gratitude is a powerful force. It can shift your mood and your thoughts from a place of scarcity to a place of abundance. Wayne Dyer believed that if you get to a place of gratitude you will experience peace. Be in a state of gratitude for everything because there is something to learn in everything. Be grateful even for the pain because there are lessons to be learned.
In keeping with my annual Thanksgiving month tradition, my 2019 blessings are listed below. I always compare my list to prior years. Some years have more peaks, and other years have more valleys. But, I always find 26 blessings.
My ABCs of Gratitude for 2019
Auction…Midwest country the best
Biltmore Estate…tea and 63 Christmas trees
Elegance
Crossnore…sponsor 7 children at Crossnore School & Children’s Home
DAR…school committee state award
Exercise…Parkinson’s meds
Friends…long leisurely lunch visits
Grove Park Inn…stay in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Room
Heaven Sent Anthology…Rose and the Six Kittens
Interview…Davis Phinney Parkinson’s Ambassador
July… Missouri Vacation
Kice…summer visit with my 7th & 8th grade teacher
Teacher and Student
Love…of family, friends and Joe
Micanopy…historic Florida “antiques” town
Nine-Years-Old…birthday siblings
Chauncey
Grace
Okun MD…movement disorder specialist
Pink Boxing Gloves…KitKat is my name
Wanna Fight?
Quiet Time…read, reflect, rest
Rock Steady Boxing…trainer Shanda
Sixty-Nine…birthday party at Teapots & Treasures
Specialty–Orange Cake
Tent House…Termites Gone
University of FL…movement disorder center of excellence
Victoria Vacation…sister Donna
The Two Sisters
Writing…profiling creative people with Parkinson’s
Artist Michele Keir-Rhode Island
X-Ray…Dr. Cohn
Yoga Class…balance benefit
Zone Out…when being creative
What are you thankful for today and for this year?
Blessings!
Linda
Missouri Cotton Candy Sunset
If you only say one prayer in a day, make it ‘Thank You’—Rumi
In 2010, I created my first ABCs of Gratitude list. I now look forward to this project every November. The simple yet thought-provoking exercise is a unique way to reflect on the year. Grab a sheet of paper and label it A through Z. Fill in with your blessings. If you get stuck on a letter, a dictionary is permitted!
Wayne Dyer believed that if you get to a place of gratitude you will experience peace. Be in a state of gratitude for everything because there is something to learn in everything. Be grateful even for the pain because there are lessons to be learned from it. According to Ingrid King gratitude is a wonderful way to raise your vibration and shift your energy. The vibration of gratitude is a powerful force. It can shift your mood and your thoughts from a place of scarcity to a place of abundance.
In keeping with my annual Thanksgiving month tradition, my 2018 ABCs of Gratitude list is listed below. I find it interesting to compare my list to prior years. Looking back, some years had more ups, and other years had more downs. But in the end, I always found 26 blessings. This year is no different. Most of my days have ended with awe inspiring sunsets such as the one taken from my brother’s backyard deck in the country.
Angels on Duty Anthology…Angel by My Side poem
Angels on Duty
Board Director…DAR Seminole Chapter
Creative Genius Anthology…My Parkinson’s Muse essay
Creative Genius
Dineen…stress buster housekeeper
eBay Seller Plus…1000+ reviews
Fennelly State Poet Laureate…workshop leader
God…providing healing and hope for Judy
Highland Park Anthology…Power Struggle poem
Highland Park Anthology
Invigorate…Dr. Sarah King Parkinson’s exercises
Joe…my love, my rock, my partner
Kitties’ 8th Birthday…Grace, Chauncey, Rosebud, Tigger, Boots, Angus
6 Kitties, 4 weeks old
All Grown Up! Rosebud, Angus, Boots & Tigger
Grace & Chauncey
Lake Yellowstone Hotel…mountains and lake room view
Peacefulness–What a View!
Marsha at Perry Consulting…PD website diva
Nieto…compassionate doctor
Okun…internationally known movement disorder specialist
Parkinson’s My Way…website and blog launch
Quietude…meditative nature walks
Lane to Family House
Reunion…50 year high school class ‘68
School Teacher Mrs. Kice…special visit
June Kice. my 7th & 8th Grade Teacher
Ten Year Anniversary…member Daughters of the American Revolution
Uncles (great) Carl and Rupert…honor sacrifice 100 year WW
Honoring Rupert’s Place of Death, Naix, France
Vinnie Ream Award Finalist…Voice Within poetry collection
Wood Stairs…Nic’s skillful renovation
X-rays…caring Active Health Center
Yellowstone National Park…trip with Joe for memory bank
Yellowstone Canyon
Zeal for Exercise…keeping Parkinson’s at bay
Blessings!
Linda
A Yearning Come True…a student at Oxford
In 2010 I published my first ABCs of Gratitude. It is a November project that I look forward to every year. As I reminisce about the year and look back on previous lists, some years have more ups. Others have more downs. But in the end, I always found 26 blessings. This year was no different.
I also start each morning by acknowledging one thing I am thankful for. Since last year I have added a nightly gratitude ritual. Before falling asleep, I count off on my ten fingers what I am thankful for the day. I credit this idea to Linda Sacha, a dear friend and my life coach who suddenly passed away in August. I find reviewing the grace and goodness of the day is the perfect way to end my day.
Ageless Authors Anthology…Morning Visitor poem
Baseball…spring training games with brother
Morning Visitor Poem
Christ Church…student accommodation
Draperies…new living room look
Electricity…restored 7 days after Irma
My Meadows Double Gothic Window and Balcony
Family, Friends & Fur Babies…blessings galore
Glimpse of the Divine…Sacha poem tribute
High Table…Oxford dining
High Table on Dais at Christ Church
Inspiration…black cat ABC poem
Junk Jaunt…Iowa treasure hunt
Knight…picture with Coach Knight & brothers
A Sports Moment to Remember
London…another Heathrow touch down
Maggie Mae…tortie stray adopts me
Northwood…interim PLA coordinator
Pen Women…creativity guest blog
Spiritual Muse Lexie Lee
Quinessential Store…new “old” merchandise Perry, MO
River Poets Journal…Little Red Bowl poem
St. Paul United Church of Christ…150th Anniversary
My Hometown Roots
Tatianna…10th anniversary
Understanding…sudden thoughts
Vacation…Oxford, London, MO, IL, IA
Evening End Revelation
Winning…Pen Women poetry awards
XOXO…Message in Baggie on web
Yoga…strength and balance
Zebra striped butterfly…Sacha’s spiritual message
Exquisite Family of 4 in Backyard, Photo Credit Jaret Daniels
What are you thankful for today and for this year?
Blessings!
Linda
If you only say one prayer in a day, make it ‘thank you’.
~ Rumi
My Bedroom Farm View
In keeping with my annual Thanksgiving month tradition, here is my 2016 ABCs of Gratitude list. My list is a culmination of the year. But gratitude is a daily ritual. Before I get out of bed each morning, I acknowledge one blessing. I do the same at the end of the day. I’ve discovered that I can’t be in gratitude and be unhappy.
Wayne Dyer believed that if you get to a place of gratitude you will experience peace. Be in a state of gratitude for everything because there is something to learn in everything. Be grateful even for the pain because there are lessons to be learned from it. According to Ingrid King gratitude is a wonderful way to raise your vibration and shift your energy. The vibration of gratitude is a powerful force. It can shift your mood and your thoughts from a place of scarcity to a place of abundance.
Anthology Essay…Finding Our Wings
Blanco…poetry mentor
Country View…soothing and peaceful
DAR…8th year of membership
eBay–Grandma’s Flower Garden Quilt
Felines…FL house & MO farm
Girlfriends…special luncheons
Health Essay…state DAR winner
Inn…Veranda House at Rhinebeck
Joe…unwavering life partner
Angus on Guard
Kravis Center…Bridges of Madison County
Laundry Room Renovation… stackables
Muse Medallion…Lexie Lee poem
Ninth Anniversary…Tatianna book
Omega Institute…life-altering
My Cabin & Writing Retreat at Omega
Physical Therapist…Dr. Adam’s amazing results
Quincy Airport…easy peasy
Retreat Speaker…female veterans
Sweet Peas…blooming in MO in November
Sweet Peas in November
Tai Chi…class 2 minutes from house
Universe…providing healing energy and hope
Vacations…NY, AZ, OR & MO (3 times)
Rhinecliff, NY
Weinberg…healthy spine
X-rays…digital accuracy
Yoga…every Thursday
Zebra sweater…thrift store find
What are you thankful for–today and this year?
Blessings!
If you only say one prayer in a day, make it ‘Thank You’.
–Rumi
Missouri Farm Kitchen View
In keeping with my annual Thanksgiving month tradition, here is my 2015 ABCs of Gratitude list. My list is a culmination of the year. But gratitude is a daily ritual. Before I get out of bed each morning, I acknowledge one blessing. I do the same at the end of the day. I’ve discovered that I can’t be in gratitude and be unhappy.
Wayne Dyer believed that if you get to a place of gratitude you will experience peace. Be in a state of gratitude for everything because there is something to learn in everything. Be grateful even for the pain because there are lessons to be learned from it. According to Ingrid King gratitude is a wonderful way to raise your vibration and shift your energy. The vibration of gratitude is a powerful force. It can shift your mood and your thoughts from a place of scarcity to a place of abundance.
Beloved Rose
Angels…all around me
Butterflies…spiritual messengers
Cats…fur friends who warm my heart
DQ…now 5 minutes away
Encore…State DAR essay winner
Friends and Family…blessings galore
Goodwill…fun treasures to resell
Home…soothes my soul
Ideas…out of the blue to write about
Joe…my rock when dangling from cliff
Kahoka…Midwest roots center me
Lemonade…my new thirst quencher
Memories…loved ones behind veil
Uncle Glen–Miss You and Our Visits
Northwood…still working remotely
Open windows…tropical breezes
Poem…first place Pen Women contest
Quiet time…in nature
Relaxation…with book in hand
Stone…great diagnostic work
Top rated seller plus…met eBay goal
Christmas Palm Tree–Favorite in My Florida Yard
Universe…God’s mystery and magic
View…my backyard paradise
Weinberg…a special healer
X-rays…helpful answers
Yard sales…Kahoka Mule Festival
Zeal…for being eBay seller
What are you thankful for?
Blessings!
If you only say one prayer in a day, make it ‘Thank You’.
~Rumi
Evening Sunset
In keeping with my annual Thanksgiving month tradition, here is my 2014 ABCs of Gratitude list. This simple yet thought-provoking exercise is a unique way to reflect on the year. Grab a sheet of paper and label it A through Z. Fill in with your blessings. If you get stuck on a letter, a dictionary is permitted! I find it interesting to compare my lists over the past five years.
My list is a culmination of the year. But gratitude is a daily ritual. Before I get out of bed each morning, I acknowledge one blessing. I do the same at the end of the day. I discovered that I can’t be in gratitude and be unhappy.
Dr. Wayne Dyer believes that if you get to a place of gratitude, you will experience peace. Be in a state of gratitude for everything because there is something to learn in everything. Be grateful even for the pain because there are lessons to be learned from it. According to Ingrid King, gratitude is a wonderful way to raise your vibration and shift your energy. The vibration of gratitude is a powerful force. It can shift your mood and your thoughts from a place of scarcity to a place of abundance.
Country Living Blessings Poem
Anthology…published poem
Bible…God guiding my life
Chauncey…my prince in fur
Dark Chocolate…delectable treat
eBay…new entrepreneurial pursuit
Farm…kitties, siblings, and peace
Tree Climber
Grace…my princess in fur
Health…successful elbow therapy
Internist…incredible veterinarian Dr. Lechner
Joe…God’s blessing to me
Kindness…Lap of Love veterinarian Dr. Johnson
Lexie Lee…our 12 years together
Meowlogue…Lexie Lee’s legacy
Lexie Lee
National League of American Pen Women…winning essay
Officer…vice regent Daughters of American Revolution
Photo Cards…cat and landscape creations
Quintessential Quiet…my road to creativity
Renovation…beautiful guest bed and bath room
Strategic Planning…12 years teaching online course
Tatianna…Bonaparte’s Retreat book sales
Linda at Hotel Nauvoo
Unwinding…farm retreat
Vintage…tin ceiling in guest bedroom
Walks…another avenue to creativity
Xmas…family holiday on homestead
Yummy buffet…Hotel Nauvoo none better
Zoom Lens…capturing feline spirit
What are you thankful for?
Blessings!
The Breakers-Palm Beach
My 2013 ABCs of Gratitude reveal many blessings. The last half of the year has given me idle time as I semi-retired in June. Unstructured days led to more freedom to travel, to be with family and fur friends and to be in nature.
This simple yet thought-provoking exercise is a unique way to reflect on the year. Grab a sheet of paper and label it A through Z. Fill in with your blessings. If you get stuck on a letter, a dictionary is permitted! Making my list is a Thanksgiving month tradition. I find it interesting to compare my lists from year to year. I’ve also discovered that you can’t be in gratitude and be unhappy! I credit Ingrid King for suggesting this activity four years ago. According to Ingrid, “Gratitude is a wonderful way to raise your vibration and shift your energy. The vibration of gratitude is a powerful force. It can shift your mood and your thoughts from a place of scarcity to a place of abundance”.
A for Aunt Betty & Aunt Joan…precious visits
B for Barn Tour…Iowa at its best
C for Cabin Vacation…awesome fall in NC
D for Dr. Dunn…great care
E for Essay…selected for a cat anthology
F for Furbabies…Lexie Lee, Chauncey, Grace
G for Grand Marshal…graduation ceremony
H for Haiku…writing 80 poems at farm
I for Idle Time…to wile away
J for Joe…my rock and my love
K for Kerry…pet sitter extraordinaire
L for Lane Spa…perfect respite
M for Muses…farm kitties to photograph
N for Northwood University…employer for 25 years
O for Online Teaching…perfect part-time job
P for Poem… selected for anthology
Q for Quiet Getaway…no place like The Breakers
Princess Grace
R for Retirement Party…as academic dean
S for Sister Donna…winter time visit
T for Turquoise Nail Polish…fun, fun, fun
U for Update…farm house looking great
V for Vacation…6 weeks at farm
W for Wall Oven…out with 1958 oven
X for X-Ray…healed stress fracture
Y for Yard Sale…$2 vintage German teapot
Z for Zebra…a knockout handbag
So there you have it. Now what are you thankful for?
Happy Thanksgiving!
My Muse–Princess Grace
My 2012 ABCs of Gratitude reveal many blessings. This simple yet thought-provoking exercise is a unique way to reflect on the year. Grab a sheet of paper and label it A through Z. Fill in with your blessings. If you get stuck on a letter, a dictionary is permitted! Making my list has become a Thanksgiving month tradition.
I credit Ingrid King for suggesting this activity three years ago. According to Ingrid, “Gratitude is a wonderful way to raise your vibration and shift your energy. The vibration of gratitude is a powerful force. It can shift your mood and your thoughts from a place of scarcity to a place of abundance”.
A for Ancestors…my proud heritage
B for Bonaparte’s Retreat…Tatianna book sales
C for Cannon Camera…recording life through my eyes
D for Daughters of the American Revolution…elected librarian
E for Essay…Out of Sight honor from Pen Women
F for Family…siblings healthy and employed
G for Gourmet Dinner Club…friendship and fellowship
H for Hope…my life works out as God intends
I for Interview…Sketch People by T. J. Banks
J for Joe…always there for my beloved cats and me
K for Kindness…of colleagues, friends and strangers
L for Leopard Lounge…Thanksgiving dinner at Chesterfield Hotel
M for Muses…Lexie Lee, Chauncey, Grace and five farm kitties
N for Northwood University…ongoing career opportunities
O for Outstanding Business Leaders…black tie gala
P for Photography…my first juried art show
Q for Quiet Weekends…to retreat and rejuvenate
R for Royalty Checks…an occasional surprise
S for Sugar Cookies…iced and sprinkled
T for Teapots & Treasures…perfect tea room for my friends
U for United States of America… land of the free
V for Vacations…family farm destination
W for Walking…being one with nature
X for Xmas…in snow powdered country
Y for Yoga…stretches my body and quiets my mind
Z for Zest…to fulfill my life mission
So there you have it. Now what are you thankful for?
Happy Thanksgiving!
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