Reflecting on the Thanksgiving Season has helped me to realize the many things that I am thankful for. It is kind of sad that it takes a holiday for us to recognize the things that we are thankful for and to express our gratitude. This year my mother-in-law challenged us to keep a notebook where we right down 5 things a day that we are thankful for and each day that have to be different. This really helped me to start recognizing throughout the day the things that I am grateful for which has helped me to express my gratitude. My list started out with the big things and as the days went on I had to really think of what I was grateful for which helps me to recognize the little things in my life.
My list includes:
Nathan, Emily, Christ, the gospel, job, food/clothing, health, creativity, talents, rain, fall leaves, bed, electricity, warm water, holy ghost, zantac, luvs/diapers, music, eternal families, veterans, temple covenants, trees, cars, colors, relief society, my own bed, washer and dryer, weekends, genealogy, tums, nap time, indoor bathroom, vacuums, education, teething stuff, flashlights, shelter, heat, cell phones, books, memories, pictures, reminders, scriptures, conference talks, testimony, friends, good conversation, snuggling, alone time, good ideas, vacation, getting my chores done, clean house, getting to stay home, cleaning supplies, vinyl windows, Saturdays, family time, Costco samples, sound of rain, floral arrangements, hot chocolate, accomplishments.
This is a really good practice to get into, and I am going to try to do it sporadically through out the year.
