No regrets, just lessons. No worries, just acceptance. No expectations, just gratitude. Life is too short. ~ Unknown
This is the week of gratitude. What a great reminder to think about what brings us joy each day of our lives.
I’m grateful for the joy in my life, and the relationships that I have been blessed with through the years. I’m thankful to have connected with so many remarkable people, each sharing their unique and powerful message.
I’ve gathered some of those passionate people together today so that we can experience their reflections of gratitude.
So without further ado…
“I am so grateful for the privilege of being of service. When I am able to share information in an article or via a reading that helps a client make a decision or heals them of the grief of losing a loved one – I feel fulfilled and that I am living my purpose. What a gift. Thank you, Universe!” Angela Artemis, Powered by Intuition
“I’m grateful to have finally understood the disease of addiction so that I could do the recovery work I needed in order to enjoy my life to its fullest – something I’m grateful to be doing today.” Lisa Frederiksen, Breaking the Cycles.
“I am grateful for heart connections, to openly share my heart with others, and to humbly accept when others feel safe to share theirs with me. We, humans, sustain ourselves by nurturing our relationships, including the two big ones: with ourselves and with our higher power.” Beth Wilson, B Here Today
“I’m grateful that I have so many blessings I can’t count them all. I’m grateful for a holiday (Thanksgiving in the U.S.) that reminds me to count them anyway. And I’m grateful for the blessing of gratitude itself, which awakens joy in our spirits and humility in our souls.” Galen Pearl, 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place
“I’m grateful to always have the feeling of being blessed with riches and joy, regardless of what my current situation is. My life is filled to the brim with love.” Elle Sommer, Reflecting a Life
“Although cut short, I am grateful for my son Jarrod and God. Jarrod’s life was taken in order to help thousands of teens and young adults suffering from addiction. On Thanksgiving Day, just a month and a half before he passed away, Jarrod told his family members that his city he lived in was bad, and he wanted to save his friends!!!
I am also grateful for all the signs from heaven. Please don’t smash a BEE !! I’m grateful for my sister and friends for all their love and support. Last and certainly not least, I am grateful for my husband and my son Blake, through their own grieving, they manage to lift my spirits by giving me the love and happiness they bring to me each day!!” Jodi Barber, One Choice Can Destroy
“I’m most grateful for the ability to choose love over fear. I can establish peace of mind with a simple shift in perception. It’s a limitless act. A choice. A miracle. Love over fear. As many times as it takes.” Tess Marshall, The Bold Life
“I’m grateful for those lessons that I’ve learned because of my addiction. It taught me that even in the darkest place there can be light, even in the darkest hour there can be hope and even in my weakest moment there can be a strength.” Or as Friedrich Nietzsche said, ” That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” Carolyn Hughes, The Hurt Healer
“I am grateful that I have the awareness to be grateful and to benefit from its rewards. I am grateful that my children are growing into fine adults. Gratitude has a very definite way of giving back to you.” David Stevens, David Stevens Life Coach
“During bad times I sometimes wish that I had more resources, money, or fame but when I look at other people who lost things that can’t be replaced I just feel very grateful. I am so grateful to have hope in my life as it makes me believe that even the worst period ever can become just a memory sometime later.
This reminds me of the famous saying ‘I was crying for shoes till I saw a man with no legs.’ I am also grateful for being able to work in the place I was raised in right beside my family while many other people had to leave their families to find a job” Farouk Radwan, 2 Know Myself
“Gratitude is much more than being thankful. Thankfulness is an expression of happiness. Being thankful is telling someone you appreciate what they have done. Being thankful is being glad it didn’t rain on a picnic day. Being thankful is happiness from a gift.
Gratitude is thankfulness taken to the next level. It is a heartfelt and intellectual acknowledgment of all that is good in your life. It’s embracing uncertainty. To feel gratitude towards the bad things that have happened to us knowing that will lead you a new opportunity.” Betsy Henry, Zen Mama
“My son was lost in his addiction for fourteen years, and today he has chosen to live a different life, a sober life. I’m grateful when I hear his voice clear and strong on the phone. I’m grateful when I see his smile, the one that lights up his face, and his familiar little skip in his step. I grateful when I see him with his brother, their bond healing, and strengthening. I’m grateful he is alive and that we have one more day together.” Libby Cataldi, Stay Close
“I am grateful to be living in a free country where I can learn, grow, and expand. I feel immensely blessed to be living my true purpose in life and to be entrusted with the privilege of working with women who struggle with mental health and addiction issues.
“Gratitude gives me incredible energy and enthusiasm for leaping ahead, all the way to my next dream. Also, gratitude releases within me, those powers that enable me to give back to the world out of appreciation for all that the world has given me. Gratitude has me think and act constructively; and that is why feeling grateful is so important to me. Blessings,” Rob White, Rob White Media
“For me, I feel grateful as I marvel over the crimson autumn leaves on a tree across the way, for the smell of crisp, night air with a hint of chimney smoke or gratitude for a memory of being cuddled up and reading a bedtime story to my children when they were small.
At this very moment, I am feeling gratitude for my Wellness Tool Box. The contents of my Tool Box is filled with slips of paper each with an action plan as simple as a reminder to just pause and breathe, to instructing me to take a quick walk around the block, or to remind me that I could use a reward: go to a movie, phone a friend, window shop or schedule a massage. I am grateful for taking personal responsibility for my well-being. When I’m well I can easily and generously give to others.” Shelley Richanbach, Next Steps for Women
“I am grateful for my hula hoops which help me stay fit and trim – 10 mins hula hooping a day keeps the flab away. I am also grateful for my garden which is a haven in central London and which continues to nurture and nourish me daily. Finally, I am grateful for my late father’s favorite pen with which I write daily.” Arvind Devalia, Make It Happen
I live in a constant state of gratitude that I get to spend each day with my husband/best friend/soul mate, Dan. I love that we found each other, and I love that we’ve created such a beautiful life together. Our love is the foundation from which all other gratitude flows. Sappy, but true. 🙂 Jodi Chapman, Soul Speak
Much gratitude to you the reader. Our life is full when we are filled with gratitude. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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What a post Cathy!
So many incredible thoughts on gratitude! I must add that I’m grateful for your blogger friendship!!
Thank you for including me with all these wonderful bloggers! And happy Thanksgiving!!
xoxo
Betsy
Hi Betsy,
I grateful for your blogger friendship as well! It has been wonderful connecting with you!!
Beautiful indeed Cathy!
I loved going through all that everyone had to say about gratitude, and what a collection you managed to put together. Thanks so much for including mine here too.
I am blessed and grateful that you are part of my blogging friends, and knowing you and others has made my life all the more meaningful. 🙂
I remember one of Oprah Winfrey’s quotes that says “Be thankful for what you have and you will end up having more. But if you concentrate on what you don’t have, you’ll never, ever have enough.” Just being thankful for anything and everything is what I truly believe in.
Thanks for sharing these with all of us. Happy Thanksgiving. 🙂
Hi Harleena,
Thanks so much for your contribution. I especially love your final line – “Words fall short to express my gratitude for all that life’s given me.” Isn’t that the truth?
What a wonderful list of affirmations and quotes! I am grateful we are connected.
I am just grateful to be alive and enjoy these experiences, and for the opportunity to do everything I can to make someone else’s life better.
Love, Vidya
Hi Vidya,
I am grateful that we are connected as well. It has been so fun to follow your amazing blog and learn more about you and your continued positive message.
My turn to convey the gratitude for this wonderful post Vidya:)
Hi Rahul,
Welcome! Thank you for your kind words. Take care.
This was such a beautiful read this morning Cathy – the affirmations of gratitude made me cry, good tears, for the many different expressions of gratitude shared.
Thank you for compiling this – another reason for me to be grateful.
Love Elle
xoxo
Hi Elle,
They brought out the emotion in me as well. I loved your line – “My life is filled to the brim with love.” Beautiful! Thank you for your contribution. I loved it!
Wow Cathy, you have a wonderful post here filled with so many people sharing what they are grateful for. I appreciate you including me among them.
So many people may have issues in their lives but if you continue to be grateful for the things that you do have, more will show up in your life over time.
I really enjoyed reading what everyone shared. Thank you so much for starting this week out great.
Here is wishing everyone a wonderful week and Happy Thanksgiving.
~Adrienne
Hi Adrienne,
I loved your gratitude contribution, especially this line – ” I even thank him for the things that are yet to show up in my life but I know they are on their way.” It is so positive and hopeful, and that attitude is what makes things happen in our lives. It has been great connecting with you. Have a great Thanksgiving!
What a beautiful celebration of gratitude! As I read through, I feel how wonderful it is when this is how we speak with each other when we connect…I ask my friends to share what was the best part of their day, which enriches the feel of the moment, and opens doors as together we amplify abundance through gratitude…the same feel as when I read this article. Thank you 🙂
Hi Joy,
Thank you for your kind words. We do amplify abundance through gratitude – well said. I will check out your article as well. I appreciate you stopping by. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Cathy – I love this post – the variety reminds us just how much for which we have to be grateful. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and thank you for the lovely post to celebrate this important holiday. Take care.
Thank you for stopping by Lisa, and for contributing to the post. They are unique and you’ve made a good point – we can expand what we have to be grateful for. I’m so glad you are enjoying life to the fullest. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Oh, this was so wonderful. I could feel the gratitude accumulated through all these shining souls and pouring out through your post to all who read it. I was so moved I actually teared up. What a glorious Thanksgiving post. Blessings to you, to all who contributed to this post, and to all who read it.
Hi Galen,
I loved your line – “And I’m grateful for the blessing of gratitude itself, which awakens joy in our spirits and humility in our souls.” – Beautiful! Thanks for stopping by and I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Gratitude is such an easy thing to express, really. It’s just that people don’t take the time. Be Grateful….it may just change your perspective on Life. Thankyou for this Cathy.
be good to yourself
David
Hi David,
Love your line – “Gratitude has a very definite way of giving back to you.” – so true. Great time for a reminder to be grateful for what we have. Thanks for stopping by and contributing to the post! All the best.
This is such a great post to read – I feel so full of love and gratitude after reading what everyone is grateful for! Thank you so much for including me, Cathy! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! XO
Thanks so much Jodi for your contribution. I love this line – “Our love is the foundation from which all other gratitude flows. ” Beautiful!
Thank you for sharing all these beautiful and inspiring affirmations. Love them all Cathy!
Hi Carolyn,
Thanks for stopping by. So glad you enjoyed the affirmations. Take care.
Thanks for sharing all of these things to be gratreful for. Very inspiring. We need to do more of this on a daily basis and see how different our lives become. We would all be happier.
Hi Barbara,
So agree. We would all be happier if we focused more on gratitude. Something to definitely think about. Take care and thank you for stopping by.
I’m definitely grateful for the opportunity to pursue what I want to do, work on my various projects entirely from home, and be surrounded by people who are supporting me in moving forward, no matter how far “outside the lines” I might choose to operate. Thanks for this reminder!
Hi Chris,
You are unique and that is what is so wonderful. I have a smile and a laugh whenever I visit your website. I love your creativity and your outside the box thinking. Don’t stop – it’s great. Take care and thank your for stopping by.