We don't celebrate "Thanksgiving" in Australia but this year, due to my health & difficult family circumstances, I set myself the challenge to look for things to be grateful for everyday. I bought myself a wonderful book called "One Thousand Gifts" by Ann Voskamp which encourages reader's to create their own Gratitude Journal. I have included my own here. I am also following Ann's blog A Holy Experience and I try to link up with her on Mondays & Wednesdays.
Some days/weeks it has been a real struggle, especially with the stressful situations we have experienced as a family. I haven't managed to write something everyday over the last few months, as originally planned, but I am VERY slowly adding to my list.
I am however trying to see positives in every day, even if I don't write them down. It's amazing how changing your focus can lift your mood.
Why not try it??
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New to "Quotography" this week. You chose one of my favorite sayings...gratitude is an attitude. Lovely photo and sentiment.
Kathy
a gorgeous image and a wonderful quote. :)
Great words to live by and lovely photo!
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Fabulous photo with great meaning behind it.
Thank you for sharing!
So true. I love Ann's blog too. Beautiful photo Liz.
I love this photo and the quote too! So glad you have found ways to count your blessings every day.
what a great way to deal with challenges in your life. Gratitude always makes one feel better. Lovely picture and quote.
Thanks for the suggestion about Friday's Fences. It looks like a fun challenge.
what a great piece of advice! I love your list and the love you have put into each descriptions...thanks so much for sharing it!
I love your photo and quote. I went through those days. I also have a list of what I was grateful for daily. Not anymore. After a while it becomes a habit to be positive and thankful.
This is gorgeous. Starting a gratitude journal is a wonderful idea. This is why I love quotes so much because they help lift me up and remind me to stay positive. Thank you for sharing!
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