I seriously love it when every alternate Thursday roles around because it means three really awesome things to me - first that I don't have to cook, second that I don't have to do any grocery shopping for the cooking and third that I get to spend some quality time with my mom at her place, eat "mom's food" and also there is no dirty kitchen for me either hehehe!
So, yes - today is that day! yay!
Every single day of the week holds its own unique quality though... well they do to me anyway.
I love Mondays because it just oozes opportunity - like a clean canvas which you get to paint with renewed enthusiasm. Tuesdays also hold that "get up and go" quality, especially when you reach a point of really getting stuck into whatever projects you have on the go. Wednesdays are great because well.... HUMP DAY! haha - and you know you are heading towards the weekend. Thursdays, well - I have covered that one already but for everyone who isn't me, it is "little Friday" anyway so its a win win all round! Friday through to Sunday really don't need any justification for being awesome do they...
Welcome to the #GratitudeTrain No. 48
Today I am grateful for the unique and positive qualities which every single day of the week behold - including Mondays haha!
What is the purpose of The Gratitude Train?
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I am of the firm belief that the habit of practicing gratitude on a daily basis is the key to shifting our lives in a positive direction. This is not only the expression of gratitude for the positive things in our lives, but also for the challenges which we are often faced with.
But sometimes, we can get wrapped up in our day to day existence and agenda, and it is not that we aren’t grateful, but rather that we simply forget to actually verbalise it or take the time to offer it a moment of dedication even in thought.
It is also true that surrounding yourself with the positive attitudes and mind-set of others, that it has a ripple effect on yours too…
So for ALL of us, including myself, I have decided to start this #gratitudetrain. We all spend a good portion of our lives here browsing through our Steemit feeds, so why not build a positive habit in the process. I think it will be great to share something every day that we are grateful for in our lives, no matter how big or small it may be.
Whether it is a new career path, a new hobby, an achievement of your child, a new relationship, a challenge overcome or simply a new pair of shoes… it doesn’t matter! There is without question… ALWAYS something we can take a moment to be grateful for!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
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Step 1.
So starting today, in the comments section of #gratitudetrain post No. 1 – write something that you are grateful for in your life and start it with the number… as in if this is the first time you are sharing on the #gratitudetrain, then write the number “1.” And then state what you are grateful for.
Step 2.
Keep a record of your #gratitudetrain expressions shared in the comments somewhere in a word doc or such.
Step 3.
When you reach 30 – then publish a post on your own profile and be sure to use the #gratitudetrain tag or to tag me @jaynie in the post.
As simple as that!
The idea of this being, that not only will you develop a healthy and positive habit but at the end of 30 days when you share your own post, you will be able to reflect back and realise, just how MUCH GOODNESS there is in your life!
Until next time...
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Every single day beholds a unique vibe. Manifesting our gratitude is good for the soul. Great initiative with your Gratitude train @jaynie. 😊
yes!
I am grateful for you @jaynie and what you are doing for the #steemit community.
I am grateful for all members of #discord and #steemitbloggers
I am grateful for my relationship with the Divine.
I am grateful for being grateful.
Grateful for my son.
No2.
Today, i am simply grateful for being alive, having a chance to to try again tomorrow, a chance to better my life and a chance to fulfill my dreams. Not because i am more worthy more than those who are no longer with us. And for that. I am Grateful.
sending you and your family lots of love.
Enjoy rest of the week.
That was beautiful @purpletanzanite!
Expresar Gratitud es muy dificil hoy en dia por los seres humanos, ha llegado el momento de cambiar eso @jaynie. Muchas Gracias por mostrarnos el camino a seguir. Por lo menos es mi caso estoy agradecida de haber conocido está maravillosa Red Social llamada: Steemit ya que sin ella no se que seriá de nuestras vidas. Saludos desde Venezuela
Eso es tan cierto! Casi se ha vuelto antinatural para la raza humana y también es correcto, definitivamente necesita cambiar.
Enjoy your day and "Mom's food" @jaynie :) Mom's food is always the best food!
True story @denisechips!!! And thank you, it was a lovely evening!
I also love Mom's food))) And I do not like to wash the kitchen!)))))
hahaha same here!
That's a great way to see the week!
#28 Today I am grateful for my friends that take me as I am and that I know I can always turn to.
Wonderful! and those are the ONLY friends you want in life!
Reminds me of this graphic I just found yesterday... 😊
(found on Pinterest)
#48 - Today, I am grateful for hubby's higher ups at work for having his back yesterday. Reader's Digest version - a customer accused him of stealing money, and while the higher ups treated it seriously and professionally, they never once behaved as if they believed hubby did it. Then a half hour later when the customer called back, having "miraculously" found the money and apologizing for the mistake, everyone was extra awesome to hubby. Although I have to admit I'm a bit disappointed, since he was looking at a day or two off (with pay) while they investigated it... LOL!
hahahaha they should have given him the day off as an "apology" of sorts ;) And as for the customer.... I swear.... some mothers children!
Big time, on both counts! 😊
Grateful for the work I have to do today. It means I'm going somewhere, and that somewhere is my way!
That DEFINITELY sounds VERY positive @spellmaker! Glad to hear that!