The Gratitude Thread

[Luminous]

For family made by love and choice and not by mere blood.

 

[Hermit of the Forest]

For new hope. For inspiration. For spring.

 

[The Cat]

For new hope. For inspiration. For spring.

For Spring!

 

[Hermit of the Forest]

For the energy that I do have.

 

[The Cat]

For Happy Reunions

 

[Zhaylin]

I am happy that the Frozen Coke machine, at Speedway is working once again
Ahhhh, the little things

 

[Lark]

Found a bunch of old notebooks and journals, going to spend time slowly reading through them, checking for some records I could have made some time ago but otherwise discovering that my views and values have been pretty consistent over time too.

This is pretty awesome.

 

[Hermit of the Forest]

For grace, providence, and a multitude of lovingkindnesses.

 

[Zhaylin]

Today, I am especially thankful for tech and a peaceful life

 

[Hermit of the Forest]

For brooms that beat back the metaphorical sea.

 

[Lark]

For what's hopefully going to be a quiet day.

And youtubes.

And books.

And an old picture of my dog that I found.

 

[Hermit of the Forest]

For unexpected opportunities, coffee, maps, pictures, email, the cessation of rain, acetaminophen.

 

[Firebird 8118]

I'm grateful for the ability to walk around, to see all the colors of nature, to hear beautiful music and to feel a wide range of emotions. Life is a rainbow for me, and I'm grateful for the wisdom I gain from the experiences that come my way, good or bad.

 

[The Cat]

Finally finding myself. (turns out I was with me the whole time.)

 

[Hermit of the Forest]

For restoration and rest.

And henchwomen in waiting.

 

[Firebird 8118]

For music... it’s the heartbeat of my soul.

 

[Hermit of the Forest]

For fresh outdoor air.

 

[Shadow Play]

I'm grateful that public libraries exist. Imagine if libraries never existed, and someone tried to pass legislation to create public libraries. There would be such a shitstorm about how free books would bankrupt the book industry. And, oh the horror, libraries serving as free internet cafes and as meeting places for the community! When will it end?!?

I'm also grateful that I can read whatever I want whenever I want, rather than living in a society where books were censored and burned by the thousands.

 

[Hermit of the Forest]

For muscle memory, my home, and heartbeats.

 

[Hermit of the Forest]

Coffee, pottery painting, a quiet morning.