What are you grateful for?
Public Thnx4 Journal
Deb
- March 24, 2022
I received a scholarship to take several courses on positive thinking and mindfulness. I'm grateful for the opportunity because, being retired and on a limited income, I could not have afforded to pay to take the courses. These will benefit me personally, and I also hope to "pay it forward" by somehow sharing the learned practices with others in my community.
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Allejandra
- March 23, 2022
I received a better grade than I was expecting on a midterm in S315
It benefitted me in that it helped me feel confident for our next midterm coming up next week:)
Brinda
- March 23, 2022
That I was able to spend time and able to meet someone new.
It was a nice relaxing evening.
Havis
- March 22, 2022
In a pouring thunderstorm in the dark during my morning commute, I was blindly descending an overpass. Suddenly, there was a burst of lighting and thunder, illuminating quite a big of water pooled over my lane. I was able to swerve out of my lane into a clear one without punching into that water at 40 mph. I felt like a recipient of Divine Intervention.
Made me feel loved by Someone.
Jack
- March 22, 2022
For organising the pub quuz and making it fun
We had fun together
Bruce
- March 21, 2022
Went out to lunch together
Pleasant lunch sharing future adventures
Mary
- March 21, 2022
I had an amazing weekend with my family and friends.
This reminded how blessed I am to have so many people to love.
Brinda
- March 20, 2022
I am so grateful my family is healthy and able to be active.
We can get up in the morning without pain and struggles, and be together.
Brinda
- March 19, 2022
Able to hang out with friends and do the Shamrock Shuffl
Visit with friends and be active
Kirsty
- March 19, 2022
I have been able finally to do Boot Camp and will start as a Bright Lifer tomorrow.
It has given me understanding, information and confidence. I feel privileged to have finally had the opportunity.
Jim
- March 18, 2022
My wife is the greatest person in the world. She is always so supportive and does so much for me. I feel very blessed to have a loving wife like her even with my flaws, she still loves me unconditionally. I have a health scare going on right now and she is with me every step of the way. Putting my mind at ease and encouraging to think positively.
Her actions really boost my mood and give me hope that things might not be as bad as they seem.
Havis
- March 17, 2022
I was outside with my grandson, and he headed straight toward a puddle. Prior to this instant, I would've said "Stop!", even if he were a stranger's kid, but I just watched him stomp into that puddle, whirl around to face me, hop left then right like Gene Kelley, concluding with a series of hops in place. My son came out and asked, "Why'd you let him do that?". We have a dryer; it'd take less than an hour. "I'm grandparenting," I said.
How automatically I saw the importance of his joy over our reservations with the practical side of it.
Michele
- March 17, 2022
Thankful for my dad and everything he has did for me and my entire family. Even if we had differences, his family was important to him and he would do anything he could do to help any of us. I lost him due to covid-19 and it still seems surreal so I'm remembering him and grateful for everything he did for me and my son.
It has enriched my life and has made things less stressful for me when I was afraid I wasn't going to pay bills. He was always there for me.
Mary
- March 17, 2022
He rubbed my back.
Made my back feel better and made me happy to have him.
Kirsty
- March 17, 2022
I had the opportunity a few months ago to join BLE. I started BC in January and it's going so well, I can hardly believe my luck.
I feel happy and am very grateful for the progress I am making. I am learning so much, and will continue to do so.
Trever
- March 16, 2022
I was proactive about getting things prepared for the work we have to do this weekend.
Recognized that my hard work doesn't go unnoticed.
Teresa
- March 16, 2022
I saw a disabled man with one leg sitting in a wheel chair outside the library. It was cold, sunny, and little bit windy. As I passed him when I was leaving the library, I noticed his head was hanging down and he was wearing mittens. His leg was bare and was wearing a shoe with socks. He had on a coat. His wheelchair was not an easy one to maneuver. I went to my car. I watched several people leave the building and pass him by and others going into the building. No one stopped to say anything to him. I saw his head move up. I told myself as I drive by, I'm goin to ask him if he has a ride. When I did, he said a van was going to come get him, but they hadn't arrived yet. I asked him he wanted to go back into the building. He said he was thinking about doing that. I asked him if he needed help. He said that would be nice. I told him I would help him get back into the building to wait for the van. I'm so grateful I did this simple thing for this gentleman. He was so grateful.
Humbling, this was such a decent thing to do for another. There was no need to expect anything. It made my remaining day.
Izaskun
- March 15, 2022
a person that I don't know but I see in the gym every morning for the last 2 weeks, this morning, with smily face said "good morning". It made me feel happy and that I belong
made me feel that I belong
Shannon
- March 15, 2022
Invited us to stay with them over the last weekend and we had a fun time together
Spending time with people I love fills my heart and we get closer. We are the family we chose
Shannon
- March 15, 2022
My daughter popped over for a surprise visit with my favorite tea
Filled my cup.
Melissa
- March 14, 2022
i woke up
i get to see another day
jennifer
- March 14, 2022
I spoke with my sisters about what we are all going through, I spent more time with them, joked around and played, singing together and told them I loved them.
I felt good because I love being able to bond with my sisters and making sure I always go out of my way to be there for them
jennifer
- March 14, 2022
this person told me how much he loves me and my personality . My friend also told me how I taught him how to bring himself to peace and that makes me so happy because sometimes hearing about yourself from other people and how you help them feels good.
my friends actions benefitted me because this made me feel good, we have so many good conversations.
Michaela
- March 13, 2022
Being able to go to the Beyond Van Gogh exhibit with my family.
We were able to spend quality time together and see beautiful art.
Carl
- March 12, 2022
Mom cooked me a great meal
Made me feel loved dearly