Day 31 /365

Just got back from an evening walk, after spending all day indoors... I am thankful for:

1.) having choices, and "deciding" to go for a walk

2.) running into a neighbor, Linda..and her dog Maui... on my walk; and for her adventuresome spirit... she's moving to Sante Fe, New Mexio next April! -- I find that inspiring.

3.) my SoulCollage-Sister...and soul-friend, Brenda; her sensitivity, compassion, goodness. creative and generous spirit are a God-send. Thank you Brenda, for your friendship...and for lifting me up today.

4.) the healing quality of tears...and for letting them come...and for the heart-relief they provide...especially when witnessed by a friend who understands; a good boo-hoo is good medicine... clears away stuff... like the rain

5.) hearing more of what I need to hear...and what I intiutively know... to "trust"...and rest in that energy...live from that energy (vs. worry; and realizing worry can be disguised as other emotions and self-talk. I am thankful for this being in my face once again...so I can take my trust level up, up, up a few notches...or a lot...in many ways...

Day 30 /365

A sunny winter Saturday.... I am thankful for:

1.) coming into a warm home after being out in the cold

2.) emotions - and being aware of them; they're beacons that point me inward to discovery and healing

3.) the moon...and all it represents

4.) naps

5.) chocolate

6.) the folks at Pure Reign...and the services they offer

Day 29 /365

Ahh...the companionship of Gratitude...breathes with me, inspires me... I am thankful for this as well as:

1.) The poem that Gratitude inspired today:

Pieces of Gratitude...

Precious gemstones of my heart....

Strung together...

with the thread...

...of thankfulness

2.) following my intuition

3.) friends who "knew me when"

4.) portable creativity

5.) mom's sweet potato pie

6.) hearing Kamaria's voice, talking with her... and listening to her voice-mails over and over again... marveling that "this is my daughter!"... all grown up

7.) that Kamaria is doing well... that she sounds good... and that she's with family

8.) catching the 5:19 Metra train home tonight

Day 28 / 365

Realizing that gathering and affectionaly reflecting on all these gratitude gems, again makes me realize how rich I am.. how rich and full my life is...and even though every thing might not be exactly like I want it right now...those things too can come to pass and in the meantime, I can enjoy life! I am appreciative of:

1.) the above realization

2.) the bright "sky blue".. clear sky today...and the radiant sunshine

3.) compassionate, understanding co-workers

3.) Earth Angels at the eye doctor's office -- every one of them; espcially Diane who "got me in" today

4.) strength of spirit, even the the "little me" thinks she wants to give up

5.) family... family....family!

Day 27 /365

Ahh.. it's very cold here, snowing... blowing snow. I am thankful for:

1.) being home..and warm..and comfortable

2.) the gift of 2 issues of Audubon magazine from my doctor - fascinating reading and pictures, and great images for my collages!

3.) workdays with a nice pace

4.) the growth experience of being on the Condo Board

5.) peaceful, creative evenings... and "feeling the flow"

6.) Life... it's good

Day 26 /365

A relaxing evening.... a day where reflection was my companion...and my comfort. I am grateful for:

1.) the comfort of reflection...and trusting... and releasing more and more

2.) realizing that worry does not help anything... and that Affirmative Prayer helps everything

3.) watching Nova and the incredible program: "The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies" - talk about witnessing the miracle of nature! To actually see a catapillar create a cocoon, then watch him change/transform into a different body (4 times!) before he creatues the pupa, where he/she "tranforms" 10 days later into a Monarch Butterfly - before my eyes! And then.. these butterflies migrate from Canada and North America to specific mountains in Mexico for the winter... traveling over 2,000 miles! I am thankful for the technology that allowed me to witness the incredible, miracle of nature.

4.) my healthy eyes and eye sight; and God working through the Iris Guardians...that did their healing work...and continue their work on my behalf... thank you, thank you, thank you

5.) a good night's sleep...

6.) my continued growth and expansion... and willingness to do the work... and Grace for carrying me through... thank you

Day 25 /365

Finally... I get to settle down before bed...it's been a good day one I am truly grateful for, because:

1.) for the first time in long time, I've felt grounded, focused, present to the moment, at peace; I am very thankful for that and I am thankful for all the programs, and tools, and remedies, and prayers and processes...and family and heart-friends that have helped me this far; I am rich ...receiving what I need... thank you, thank you, thank you

2.) the calm evening I had...along with a healthy dinner - ahh.. things are looking up!

3.) the loving messages on my answering machine from family and friends; thank you all for being here...and being my family and friends - you are beautiful spirits..and I apppreciate and love you very much

4.) I've gotten to park my car all day without getting a ticket...for quite a while now.. yes!

5.) feeling more at ease in my body... feeling better; the aches and pains are considerably less today.. hallelujah!

6.) sleeping like a rock.. and awakening refreshed