Gratitude changes my life.
Nope, I didn't say changed. Why? 'Cause the gratitude practice never ends.
Whenever I find myself grumpy, out of sorts, ruminating on all that's gone wrong? You can bet I've forgotten to give thanks.
Gratitude . . . it's not just a word.
Gratitude strengthens my fragile heart.
Gratitude breaks the spell when I'm paralyzed by possibility and fear.
Gratitude brings perspective and melts away tired grievances.
Gratitude gives me courage to live giant.
Gratitude soothes tired tender-heartedness and brings me back to what matters most.
Gratitude lifts my head from the weight of worry to look up and out.
Gratitude responds with gentleness instead of rising panic.
Gratitude reminds me this journey is so much sweeter when we travel together.
Gratitude shows me what I needed was here all along.
Gratitude opens my eyes to simple grace in this abundantly blessed life.
Gratitude rests in the specifics.
Gratitude sees messengers of hope (even if it takes a while to notice).
Gratitude brings me closer to the one who helps me into the wild blue open.
Gratitude stops trying so hard and sinks into the moment.
Gratitude broadens patience when transformation comes slow.
Gratitude trades worry and whine for singing praise.
Gratitude leans into the coming year with hope and possibility.
[ free gratitude artwork by me;
print and enjoy as a daily reminder to seek blessing ]
How might 2012 unfold if we daily planned for gratitude?
No more waiting to say thank you.
No more ignoring the beauty in every.single.day.
No more back-burnering the parts of life that make you sparkle.
What would happen?
[ free printable planner from Positively Present: clean, fresh, inspiring. Check it out! ]"One single grateful thought raised to heaven is the most perfect prayer." --G. E. Lessing
[ free printable gratitude cards by me;
made with the fabulous How to Create Your Own Printables Kit ]
Share with us! What are you grateful for today? In 2011? I'd love to hear your gratitude in the comments--or link to related blog posts, artwork, etc., here:
Let's dive into 2012 with daily gratitude . . . no matter what.
See ya Saturday for a final wrap-up, more resources, and that fabulous giveaway! (Think free issues of Sprout, a full subscription, and even more.)
Sprout is OUT! Sprout, my new online magazine, strives to uplift and inspire by cultivating color, beauty, and meaning in our daily lives. Issue 1 asks: what would happen if we faced every day with a spirit of celebration? Click here to visit Sprout's home base.
1 colorful comments:
I've been wondering if gratitude is going to be my focus for the next year...it's certainly going to be difficult, given terrible circumstances, but I think totally profound, too.
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