What are you grateful for?
Public Thnx4 Journal
Theresa
- November 23, 2022
I recently moved back from the Arctic. I lived in Nunavut for 3 years and learned about the hard living conditions that people are forced to live in. Lack of housing is a huge issue for people living there and this creates a long list of other issues (mental health, physical health, abuse, violence, and so on)
Moving back to Nova Scotia into my own house is a HUGE privilege that i was taking for granted and now that i see how lucky i am i feel extremely grateful. Having a room that allows me to sit here and type on this laptop in safety and privacy is not something everyone experiences. Everyday i wake up in this house i always think "wow i'm so privileged and need to be grateful"
Shara
- November 23, 2022
I was charged $70 for something unexpectedly that was supposed to be free. I sent emails to the company and was beginning to feel frustrated by what felt like a lack of response. I received an email the day I was feeling at the end of my patience. The person sending the response was kind, gracious and thorough.
It was such a relief to have this taken care of. Not only did it reduce my stress, I also feel a bit better about the company.
Sal
- November 22, 2022
I went for a walk on a beautiful November 21 day.
Nice nature Rx.
Maryann
- November 22, 2022
My whole family is coming out of a period of sickness, beginning 3 weeks ago with the preschooler. Everyone else has had some version of sickness beginning a week ago. But now we are all on the mend and so grateful for our returning health!
I am just incredibly grateful that my particular sickness has come and gone.
Jeremy
- November 22, 2022
The holidays can be tough for me and for my partner Adele, for not-dissimilar reasons. The other day she said something to me that was so insightful, about a kind of loss we have in common--something that we've both struggled to let go of. She was being so vulnerable with me that it hurt, and I felt less alone with my own loss, knowing she understood me and also understood what was happening inside of herself. That week we'd been veering dangerously close to a fight, but that moment alchemically turned our escalating anxiety and anger into intimacy and mutual support. This isn't an isolated incident. Recently, we've been so good to and with each other. We've been nudging each other into being good—not perfect, but better than we've been. The process wouldn’t work if it were one-sided; it's taken both of us together to move forward. I'm so grateful to her for that.
Tallulah
- November 22, 2022
Parents took the 3 older girls so we could have a quiet day at home.
Got to do some mental health stuff
Rachel
- November 22, 2022
I sent out a gratitude worksheet and challenged the agency to complete it over the next 30 days and share with their colleagues
Great, she then shared Thnx4 with me and I am excited to utilize this platform
Rachel
- November 22, 2022
a nice weather day where I could go for a walk
I got in a walk outside that I know will not always be available to me, I spoke to my sister and love those conversations and check ins with her
Shara
- November 22, 2022
I reflected on the opportunity I have had to get an education. I am the only person in my family of origin to get a four year degree, and then I also had the opportunity to get a Master’s. I was able to do this as a single mom, usually working a full time job as well. This has not only changed my life, but it has changed the lives of my children in many positive ways.
We were showered with love and support during the process, and did not feel like “a project.” My daughters and I all felt a sense of accomplishment- we did this together. I was able to enter a profession I love, and continue to learn. Financial strain was lessened and my family and I climbed our way above the poverty line. Both of my children attended college. All three of us love to learn and grow. We are all active in our communities.
Andrea
- November 22, 2022
checked-in on me
felt less alone
John Peter
- November 21, 2022
Our shutdown is almost finished and all my team members has done a wonderful job completing their respective task. I am very thankful for the hard work and perseverance.
Completing our Shutdown plan will reduce equipment downtime and increase equipment availability.
Sal
- November 21, 2022
Annual ophthalmology exam went well.
Know that my eyesight is fine,
Janet
- November 21, 2022
Georgina who I met at the National Suicide Survivors Event on Sat. Text me, that she is soooo glad she met me.
Joan from the same meeting was glad I attended and happy to meet me.
Joan from the same meeting was glad I attended and happy to meet me.
I felt very accepted and appreciated for who I am.
Andrea
- November 21, 2022
Support me
Make me feel better
denise
- November 21, 2022
I am a regular client of theirs, at this dental clinic.
After I paid, she wished me "Happy Everything" (to cover Thgs, Xmas, other winter holidays) and with a big, generous smile.
I said, you, too, and see you (for my next cleaning) in the New Year.
It felt very genuine!
I said, you, too, and see you (for my next cleaning) in the New Year.
It felt very genuine!
denise
- November 21, 2022
This Thanksgiving week, I am trying to b mindful of all that I have and all the good things in my life.
Reflect, acknowledge
Jeremy
- November 21, 2022
Liko founded a club at school that I'm not allowed to name because he wants it to have zero online presence (this is a very Gen Z desire). Their goal is to explore the Bay Area's liminal spaces, mostly abandoned structures. This usually involves a lot of trespassing.
A few weeks ago, Liko reconnoitered a former grain silo in San Francisco that is now a truck depot of some kind; yesterday, he led an expedition of his friends into the silo. When he got home, he showed me some pictures and video of their adventure (at one point, a truck pulls in and they all scurry into dark corners; in the video, you can only see the massive sinister shadow of the truck). We discussed the logistics of this expedition, and we talked about my own excursions...yes, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Then Liko said to me: “I told my friends that I really don’t think I can do anything to rebel against my dad.”
This is probably true. Liko has been raised by hard-partying polyamorous adults and I'm sure it's very strange for your parental figures to be more transgressive than you currently are, who actually encourage hobbies like mixing cocktails (when he showed an interest during the quarantine phase of the pandemic, I bought him a bunch of liquor and he went to town); it might seem unnatural. But what Liko doesn't yet realize that this seeming permissiveness doesn't come from nowhere.
When he was younger, I was actually a fairly stern, borderline-helicopter parent. As he's grown, I've let the leash get longer and longer, and I've done that because I really have grown to trust him. When the pandemic hit, he never questioned the need to mask or get vaccinated. During his cocktail-mixing phase, it never crossed my mind that he would drink to excess; I've never, ever worried about drug abuse. I trust him to trespass responsibility; Liko's more a "leave-no-trace" guy than someone who wants to break windows. He's always been eager to work and save money. I was extremely nervous when he went off to Europe by himself for a month, partially with his own savings, but I never for a moment doubted that he would be a responsible traveler. I fought back against my anxiety because I knew that I could trust him.
That's today's gratitude: I'm thankful to my son for being so trustworthy. When he was 14, he hung around this Army surplus store on San Pablo (now gone, though Berkeleyites will remember it). The owner ended up offering him a "job"--for a few hours on the weekend, Liko would fold clothes and sort inventory, in exchange for store credit. When the store was about to permanently close, I talked with the guy about Liko and he said to me: "You got a good kid there; I can spot the good ones. His fundamentals are sound." That's stuck with me, through our day-to-day ups and downs: Liko's fundamentals are sound. That means, among others things, that he's a very responsible rebel. I'm so, so, SO grateful that he's turned out that way. Not just for the "responsible" part, but for the "rebel" part as well. In my view, we don't live in a society where conformity is adaptive.
The attached picture is Liko on the roof of a building in Bayview-Hunters Point. This wasn't an official expedition of his club; he snuck up there with a friend just for fun, which is why I'm allowed to share the picture.
A few weeks ago, Liko reconnoitered a former grain silo in San Francisco that is now a truck depot of some kind; yesterday, he led an expedition of his friends into the silo. When he got home, he showed me some pictures and video of their adventure (at one point, a truck pulls in and they all scurry into dark corners; in the video, you can only see the massive sinister shadow of the truck). We discussed the logistics of this expedition, and we talked about my own excursions...yes, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Then Liko said to me: “I told my friends that I really don’t think I can do anything to rebel against my dad.”
This is probably true. Liko has been raised by hard-partying polyamorous adults and I'm sure it's very strange for your parental figures to be more transgressive than you currently are, who actually encourage hobbies like mixing cocktails (when he showed an interest during the quarantine phase of the pandemic, I bought him a bunch of liquor and he went to town); it might seem unnatural. But what Liko doesn't yet realize that this seeming permissiveness doesn't come from nowhere.
When he was younger, I was actually a fairly stern, borderline-helicopter parent. As he's grown, I've let the leash get longer and longer, and I've done that because I really have grown to trust him. When the pandemic hit, he never questioned the need to mask or get vaccinated. During his cocktail-mixing phase, it never crossed my mind that he would drink to excess; I've never, ever worried about drug abuse. I trust him to trespass responsibility; Liko's more a "leave-no-trace" guy than someone who wants to break windows. He's always been eager to work and save money. I was extremely nervous when he went off to Europe by himself for a month, partially with his own savings, but I never for a moment doubted that he would be a responsible traveler. I fought back against my anxiety because I knew that I could trust him.
That's today's gratitude: I'm thankful to my son for being so trustworthy. When he was 14, he hung around this Army surplus store on San Pablo (now gone, though Berkeleyites will remember it). The owner ended up offering him a "job"--for a few hours on the weekend, Liko would fold clothes and sort inventory, in exchange for store credit. When the store was about to permanently close, I talked with the guy about Liko and he said to me: "You got a good kid there; I can spot the good ones. His fundamentals are sound." That's stuck with me, through our day-to-day ups and downs: Liko's fundamentals are sound. That means, among others things, that he's a very responsible rebel. I'm so, so, SO grateful that he's turned out that way. Not just for the "responsible" part, but for the "rebel" part as well. In my view, we don't live in a society where conformity is adaptive.
The attached picture is Liko on the roof of a building in Bayview-Hunters Point. This wasn't an official expedition of his club; he snuck up there with a friend just for fun, which is why I'm allowed to share the picture.
Kimberly
- November 21, 2022
So grateful for a few people today. My coworkers Chris and Eddie who switched up their schedules for me so I could attend my daughter’s volleyball dinner. Their flexibility might not seem like a big deal, but it afforded me the time to celebrate the end of a 7 year journey my daughters have had with CB volleyball. And the coaches, words do very little to express the importance you have had in our lives. It has been a joy to watch you grow, and you’ve basically co-parented Drew these last 4 years and can take some credit in the amazing young woman she has grown into❤️
Kimberly
- November 21, 2022
So grateful for a few people today. My coworkers Chris and Eddie who switched up their schedules for me so I could attend my daughter’s volleyball dinner. Their flexibility might not seem like a big deal, but it afforded me the time to celebrate the end of a 7 year journey my daughters have had with CB volleyball. And the coaches, words do very little to express the importance you have had in our lives. It has been a joy to watch you grow, and you’ve basically co-parented Drew these last 4 years and can take some credit in the amazing young woman she has grown into❤️
Cindy
- November 21, 2022
I started a new job on 9/26/2022. The job is difficult, but I have the support of many wonderful colleagues that already feel like friends to me. I had so much stress at my previous job that I was burned out and did not wish to continue there. This job has been a gift from God, and I thank God for sending it my way for as long as I am meant to stay here.
This job is only 7 minutes from my house. It has lessened my stress immensely. I feel blessed to have this opportunity in my life.
Cindy
- November 21, 2022
My counselor is always there to listen and not judge me. I am so grateful he is there to support me when I am struggling.
I have been going through a lot of change lately and he has helped me navigate this when I have felt sad or upset. I feel like he helped me keep going when I did not want to.
Cindy
- November 21, 2022
I am a new employee and they told me they were happy to have me at the company.
I felt very happy and grateful that they went out of their way to drop off an actual paper card to handwrite a note to me.
Andrea
- November 21, 2022
brought dinner, visited, agreed to do favor
Made me feel not alone
Shara
- November 21, 2022
I read the email message sent by this program and watched the video regarding “A Grateful Day.” I am moved by it and shared it on fb.
I feel the gratitude in my body. I actually FEEL it physically. I am slowing down and noticing so many more blessings. I feel an abundance of gratitude.
Maryann
- November 21, 2022
I feel much better today and so does my family. I am happy to be motivated to clean!
I can do much more than I could for almost a week, which dragged out and felt like 2 weeks. I feel like normal and that is so good.