Some days the inspiration just dries up and I move into a blogging hiatus.
Then suddenly things start to show up and I have an epiphany.
So today there were gratitude posts and pages showing up everywhere and something inside told me I needed to get back into my gratitude posts. I did many gratitude series when I started blogging and perhaps it was time to get back into that.
So here is my gratitude list (in no particular order)
1. Grateful for friends who uplift - I needed that a lot.
2. Grateful that my work contract got renewed and I was back at work last Monday
3. Grateful for a sense of humour - helped me get through a difficult moment
4. Grateful that I had some time to myself today - quiet time is a luxury - a time to sit in silence and reflect
5. Grateful that all these gratitude posts showed up and inspired me to write again - amazing how the Universe gives you that little unexpected nudge to get things going again.
6. Grateful that I enjoyed a special birthday with my son (read about it here)
7. Grateful for lots of hugs - a hug is so therapeutic
8. Grateful that families of all my Filipino friends are safe.
Sharing a quote that also jumped out at me today
Pages that came into view today:
Gratitude today
Cattitude and Gratitude
Everyday Gyaan - Living Gratitude Series
Alphabet Salad's Gratitude List - where I am linking this post
So write your own list and link up below and also link up at Corinne's Sharing Gratitude post
Enjoy your day.
Warm Regards
Like my facebook page Suzy's Ilation and if one of your posts needs some tlc, add it to the goodwill thread there so I can drop by and give it some love.
Tweet
Then suddenly things start to show up and I have an epiphany.
So today there were gratitude posts and pages showing up everywhere and something inside told me I needed to get back into my gratitude posts. I did many gratitude series when I started blogging and perhaps it was time to get back into that.
Image courtesy of akeeris http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/
So here is my gratitude list (in no particular order)
1. Grateful for friends who uplift - I needed that a lot.
2. Grateful that my work contract got renewed and I was back at work last Monday
3. Grateful for a sense of humour - helped me get through a difficult moment
4. Grateful that I had some time to myself today - quiet time is a luxury - a time to sit in silence and reflect
5. Grateful that all these gratitude posts showed up and inspired me to write again - amazing how the Universe gives you that little unexpected nudge to get things going again.
6. Grateful that I enjoyed a special birthday with my son (read about it here)
7. Grateful for lots of hugs - a hug is so therapeutic
8. Grateful that families of all my Filipino friends are safe.
Sharing a quote that also jumped out at me today
Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it
~ William Arthur Ward
Pages that came into view today:
Gratitude today
Cattitude and Gratitude
Everyday Gyaan - Living Gratitude Series
Alphabet Salad's Gratitude List - where I am linking this post
So write your own list and link up below and also link up at Corinne's Sharing Gratitude post
Enjoy your day.
Warm Regards
Like my facebook page Suzy's Ilation and if one of your posts needs some tlc, add it to the goodwill thread there so I can drop by and give it some love.
Tweet
Sometimes it's easier to have a prompt to inspire the writing. Congrats on the job contract, that must be a relief I assume. And knowing that your friends in the Philippines are safe, another huge thing to be grateful for.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anexpatinuk. Yes prompts are definitely easier - but sometimes with a brain fade prompts become blurs. Glad this one came along. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteWonderful list, and great perspective! So glad to hear your good news on the job front. Glad you decided to join the linkup this week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laurel. Yes it's a relief my contract got renewed. Thanks for hosting an awesome bloghop,
DeleteHi Suzy! Found your gratitude post over at Alphabet Salad! Thanks for sharing the gratitude and things that you are grateful for! Isn't it just so uplifting when we take the time to consider all the GOOD in our lives? I'm doing a full month of Gratitude on my blog for the second year in a row and it always inspires me. So nice to find your blog and meet you. I'm looking forward to getting to know you through your blog. May your month continue with happiness and gratitude! ~Kathy
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy. Living in gratitude is truly uplifting. Thanks so much for dropping by. Look forward to getting to know you too.
DeleteWhat an absolutely lovely gratitude post. There are so many things to be grateful for and to celebrate. Your post made me smile! ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy. Glad it made you smile. Your comment made me smile <3
DeleteLovely gratitude post
ReplyDeleteThanks Mahabore.
DeleteThat is beautiful, Suzy! I am grateful we're connected.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vidya. That's so sweet. I'm grateful too that we're connected.
DeleteGreat list Suzy. One of the things near the top of my gratitude list would be wonderful online friends like you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen. Aww that's so sweet. I am also grateful that I'm linked with you and so many other wonderful friends.
DeleteThat is such a heartfelt and beautiful list Suzy :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mytakeoneverything. Glad you liked my list.
DeleteLovely post and your gratitude list, that's amazing when we can thanks for something.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shasheta. Glad you liked my post and list and thanks for visiting.
DeleteLoved the list and the quote. Because of quote, now I know what to write about on my blog today. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jyothi and I'm so glad that my post triggered a post for you. I love it when that happens. Loved your list.
DeleteAbsolutely loved the quote Suzy :) Thank you and a lovely gratitude list too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Aditi. The quote really jumped out at me. Glad you liked it too.
DeleteLovely list! I am grateful for reading this post :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheethal - that's such a sweet comment. I'm grateful you dropped by and said hello.
DeleteBeautiful Suzy, thanks for inspiring me today: I committed myself to be grateful everyday of my life, and to remind me I named my blog as live a life of gratitude...... there is so much happening in life and i struggle to update my blog, I write whenever I can and today I definitely want to be grateful for so many things:
ReplyDeleteI am grateful to my husband who has been very supportive in the kitchen
I am grateful my fellow bloggers who are focusing on gratitude and inspiring me
I am grateful to few women who join me in the early hours to practice yoga
I am grateful to the staff at my office who have been very cooperative
Today I was grateful to lady in the bank who help with some issues I had with my cheques
I am grateful to my sister who called me and enquired about my well being
I am grateful to my body that is functioning so well
I am grateful to friends, who are encouraging and motivating and even helping me to prepare for my exams
I am grateful for being happy and alive, for peace and harmony in my life..... I can go on...
Thank you for the space you have given me to express !!
Thanks Genevive and thanks for sharing your ;lovely gratitude list. Wish you all the very best for your exam.
DeleteI am loving these Gratitude series. Helps us to think and be grateful of so many things that we take for granted!! Loved that quote! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Shilpa. So true - so many things we take for granted and yet it is the little things that bring us the greatest joy.
DeleteLove your gratitude list, Suzy! And, the quote at the end is perfect.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you!
Thanks Martha. Glad you liked it. That quote does put things into perspective, Blessings to you to my friend.
DeleteHi Suzy- i have been away for a while, but how refreshing to find this inspiring post when I came back Thank you for sharing and God bless! That quote is a keeper :)
DeleteThanks Kimly. Glad you liked my post. That quote really jumped out at me too. Blessings to you too.
DeleteLife is indeed beautiful when we count our blessings. I loved your gratitude list and also the lovely quotes.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diana. Yes so true. And blessings come in small doses - often overlooked. Glad you liked my list.
Delete