I'm a big believer in prayer. I believe that when I put positive thoughts and energy behind someone, that those positive thoughts and energy actually help that person in some way.
In the same way I believe in prayer, I believe in giving thanks. So before I go to sleep or as I'm waking up or as I'm walking in the hills, I think about all the things I'm thankful for and say "thank you" for them.
This isn't about a god or religion. This about being aware when good things come my way and appreciating them. Because if I don't appreciate the good, I'm pretty sure the bounty will stop flowing.
That said, here's a list of ten things I'm thankful for this morning:
1. The fabulous critique my writing group gave me (and the fabulous group, itself)
2. Pub shifts
3. Long walks
4. Becoming a Fairy Godmother
5. Impending housesitting
6. My mom
7. H
8. My health
9. My agent
10. Hope
What are ten things you're thankful for?
xoxo,
Suzanne
About Me
- Suzanne Casamento
- Author of Fingerprints, Choosing Tally, and All the Moments in Between. Tweet me @suzannecasamento
1. My health
ReplyDelete2. My family & their health
3. Sudabaki & the girls
4. S
5. L.E.O.
6. Beautiful B & Lucy Love
7. My apartment & the lovely that inhabits it with me
8. Beer & the friendly place I go to drink it
9. 10201 W. Pico Blvd., 4th floor, especially the tall man
10. Sunny hot days in LA
1. Definitely my good health.
ReplyDelete2. Definitely my families and friends health.
3. My three wonderful offspring.
4. My two wonderful grandkids.
5. Summer thunderstorms.
6. My wee bit of artistic talent.
7. Cool evenings under the stars.
8. Walks on the beach.
9. Homeland Security.
10. Medicare.
* A reminder to pray and give thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
My house guests and I put together a joint list:
ReplyDelete1. Our little people
2. Ice cream
3. State of Connecticut
4. Gummy worms
5. Bud light
6. Our big people
7. Our old people
8. Jack Daniels
9. Chips & salsa
10. Sex (that's Stevie's contribution)
I guess we believe if you are surrounded by good people, good food and alcohol, life is pretty fantastic!
1. My child
ReplyDelete2. Good health (mine, my family's & my friends')
3. My amazing family
4. My amazing family of friends
5. Love...past, present & future
6. My house
7. My job
8. Vacation
9. Fireflies
10. Dinner invitations
1. My faith
ReplyDelete2. My family
3. My home
4. My pets
5. My friends
6. My new book
7. The seasons
8. Warm sunny days
9. Rainy mornings
10. My electric blanket
1. My health
ReplyDelete2. My career
3. My BF
4. My family
5. My friends
6. Champers!
7. Warm weather
8. Bubble baths
9. Wine from Chile
10. Ice Cream
Lovely question today! Interesting because before dinner (happy hour) I went out to the porch and our magnificent view of the greens, with the sun setting and the words on my lips were those of thanksgiving for this magnificent world we are privy to.
ReplyDeleteGreat list, Suzanne! Have a wonderful day :)
ReplyDeleteMy list would be:
1. Family
2. Friends
3. Our Home
4. Good Health
5. My Husband's Career
6. My Work
7. The Beauty of Mother Nature
8. Vacation/Time Off
9. Faith in life
10. All other blessings in life
Love your list!
ReplyDelete1. My family
2. My friends
3. My new critique partner
4. My husband's job :)
5. My laptop
6. Living near the beach
7. Summer fruit
8. So many good books!
9. Love and other indoor sports
10. All the other good things I've forgotten to mention
Family, Friends, Fresh fruit, Craigslist, Singing birds in the morning, Coffee, Asprin, Free lunch today, Rain, Happy people.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Suzanne.
ReplyDelete1-3 My three kids
4 My husband
5 Good health
6 Wonderful memories
7 long hair
8 blow dryers
9 quiet mornings
10 rain
1. My health, knock on wood
ReplyDelete2. My husband
3. My brother & his wife
4. My awesome job
5. Traveling & vacation
6. Wine
7. Cooking & eating
8. Beaches
9. Something to look forward to
10. Bunnies (especially my boys Jackson & Stewie)
Can I do another one???
ReplyDelete1. The color orange
2. Decorating your new house
3. Weekends
4. Watching things you planted with your bare hands grow
5. My friends' funny kids
6. New Zealand Sauv Blanc!
7. Cheese
8. Seafood
9. Sitting on the deck for happy hour, drinking cold wine, and maybe going crazy and smoking a cigarette!
10. Cars
Okay, now for my solo list:
ReplyDelete1. Love so strong you feel like your chest is going to burst
2. Intuition
3. The sound of silence
4. My slightly crazy side
5. Clarity
6. Snuggling up in warm sheets
7. Feeling healthy & strong
8. My little ones imagination & logic. Both which make me smile
9. Adventure
10. My, now complete, family that keeps me grounded
Yay bloggers! Kristen and LD, I love that you did TWO lists! That's a whole lotta thankfulness!
ReplyDeleteAnd Solvang Sherrie, I cannot believe you quoted "Starring Sall J. Freedman As Herself." I love you even more now! : )