Public Gratitude Journal

What are you grateful for?

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4zbwthu
April 14, 2021
The facilitators of a 12 week course I am taking; just as the course was about to begin, there was a medical emergency in my family and I immediately got behind in the course. When I let the course facilitators know my circumstances, they were, and continue to be supportive, helpful and understanding about me getting my work completed as I can until I am able to get caught up.
This removed a lot of the stress I was feeling about getting caught up.
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waikatokat
April 14, 2021
My boss gave me extra pay in recognition of my hard work over the last month.
I got the financial reward but even more than that; someone noticed when I was working hard and made me feel appreciated.
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Giedre
April 14, 2021
After being annoyed for ages about the amount of rubbish on my walk I decided to buy a litter picker and do something about it. I collected two huge bags and despite freezing hands and the pain of carrying such load around I felt so elated! It was as if I got a lot lighter inside as well. I also met two geese on my way, which I have seen around before, but never so close. It was as if they came to give me their approving nods :D
If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. – Mary Engelbreit
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davida34
April 13, 2021
said they would take the week off i am coming to visit
it made me feel welcomed and valued
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davida34
April 13, 2021
my boss helped me with solving a few difficult issues at work
It made me feel supported and valued and competent
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davida34
April 13, 2021
i had time today to research and solve a few non-standard issues at work that i had been putting off dealing with
It allowed me to feel more comfortable and competent at owrk
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Shotokan
April 13, 2021
Estoy agradecido por todos aquellos a quienes no les soy persona grata.
Saber que existen Maestros para desarrollar virtudes como la Cordialidad, Tolerancia, Buena Fe, Diligencia y Generosidad son de gran ayuda para mi desarrollo personal. Gracias!!!
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kathmond
April 13, 2021
My children have returned to in person school and I ran errands and enjoyed, noticed the beautiful yellow haze of pollen covering everything.
Increased sense of expansiveness and optimism
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Giedre
April 13, 2021
After a frosty night the whole nature was glistening in the morning sunshine - every young leaf, every grass blade, every blossom. It looked more exquisite than the finest jewellery, it felt like walking amongst the most precious treasures of the world. I felt like the richest person on earth.
Beauty is the moment when time vanishes and eternity arises. - Amit Ray
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davida34
April 12, 2021
i had a stair way built into a hilside. The kid i hired ended up taking out more of the hill than i expected and i am going to need to put some sort of retaining wall. I measured it last night and realized that the work wil be less than 4 feet so i won't need a permit
It will be relatively easy and cheap to fix. and it will not take a lot of thought or care
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davida34
April 12, 2021
i had the time at the end of my day to walk from one end of an apartment complex to the other as part of my job. It was beautiful and calming
it reminded me that there are many nice things about my job and that i am in many ways luck
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davida34
April 12, 2021
i noticed an inspirational sign over their desk and said i liked it
i felt appreciated and valued and
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Chantal Papillon
April 12, 2021
The nurse that gave me my vaccine shot this afternoon was very kind and take good care of me as I suddenly choked. She went to get me some water.
This made me stop coughing right away and I felt better, calmer and ready to receive my shot.
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Chantal Papillon
April 12, 2021
I got my second shot of Covid-19 vaccine.
It makes me realize what a year we all had and see brighter days coming up soon. It makes me feel safe.
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lmroland
April 12, 2021
I feel grateful that I got to spend the afternoon with my boyfriend. He took me on a drive way way out and up, and we found some spectacular views.. feeling like we were on top of the world.
Being out in nature boosts my mood tremendously. We had a very nice time together.
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Shotokan
April 12, 2021
Mi esposa Andrea, con su forma de ser me hace entender que ella es una maestra en mi vida.
No le digo gracias a ella por que es un aprendizaje personal, sin embargo agradezco a todos aquellos maestros en mi vida, aquellos que me enseñan a auto-generar Paz, Tranquilidad y Serenidad n mi vida.
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melody1104
April 12, 2021
Glad to be back at work again.
Getting out there interacting with people again has been rejuvenating and refreshing. People want to connect again and share stories. I miss this part the most in the past year.
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Giedre
April 12, 2021
It was snowing today, but instead of being frustrated with such a cold weather in mid-April, I felt grateful for this exotic experience, for the beauty of snow, the way it brings calm and light. It reminded me that pretty unexpected things happen sometimes, and it's up to us whether to love it or hate it.
We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. – Carlos Castaneda
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davida34
April 11, 2021
i booked a flight to hawaii to visit my son in the coast guard
i have never been to hawaii and have not traveled outside our home state in over three years
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davida34
April 11, 2021
i got to work today in my back yard, it was sunny and cool and i was warm and comfortable and work we did over the years is starting to pay off with a hillside that looks special and cared for
i felt pleased and relae
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MitoBrandon
April 11, 2021
I worked on the weekend, but enjoyed it and am thankful for a job I love and care about.
It reminded me that I love what I do and why I do it.
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Barbara Jane Jeffries
April 11, 2021
I was made aware of the thnx4 project and I hope to improve my look on life.
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Chantal Papillon
April 11, 2021
My husband cooked pancakes for all the family for lunch.
It was delicious and for once, I didn’t have to do it.
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Sunfairy
April 11, 2021
Staying with my sister and her family for a few days.
Playing with the children gave me lots of laughs while getting to hang out with my sister was really lovely and helped me feel connected and that I'm part of a unit that's bigger than me. Then I saw a beautiful sunrise which I'd not normally encounter by being up early for a bus. This made me thankful that I get to see different skies and roam underneath them.
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dee
April 11, 2021
GF called to thank us for the last 3 dinners we have hosted here, with her, this last week.
Appreciated being thanked; she is a difficult person.