How can I raise the level of gratitude in my life? Let me count the ways.
The glamping bumper sticker requests just keep rollin’ in! If you haven’t sent for yours yet, you’d better don them sneakers and take a jaunt on down to the local general store. All you need is a stamp and two envelopes. (Buy yourself an ice cream while you’re there, you deserve it.) For details come on over …
Wondering who I am? I’m Merit Badge Awardee Jane (MBA Jane for short). In my former life …
Dear Diary,
It’s Day 1 of my Gratitude Journal challenge! You have no idea, dear diary, how difficult it is to write words in their entirety instead of shortening them to text-speak. But I am determined to break the habit, lol! Oh, drat. Well, anyway, this is all about being thankful, so here goes:
I am thankful for …
Eileen Widman says: I have done this on several occasions, a gratitude journal with daily entry’s for a year. It is very uplifting.
I have also taught a few classes on this. I have a MOTTO posted on my office wall.
STATEMENT:
Today I will begin to look for ten things in my day about which I can be grateful (Thankful).
Today I will begin to journal those ten things at the end of the day faithfully for 21 days. At the end of those 21 days I will read through my journal of gratitude. I will then journal about the changes that have occurred in my attitude as a result of this exercise. I will then begin a new 21 days of journaling and reflecting on all the fragments of my life that blend together into something for which I can have a grateful heart!
Having gratitude is a way of taking every day and sifting out the things I do not want to carry in my heart into tomorrow and keeping track of all the things I do want to hold fast to in my heart for all time.
Tomi says: I adore this idea!
I am so grateful for the inspiration!!
Leigh Anne Hall says: I moved to East Texas two years ago. The level of poverty here is much worse than other regions of Texas. I have learned to be grateful for the things I used to take for granted. Things like a bed, blankets, clothing, indoor plumbing (not kidding here) and so much more!! I don’t even feel the need to ask the Lord for expensive things anymore…I have learned that I am blessed to have what I have. I have also learned that God gives us what we need and if we have extra money,clothes,food etc we are supposed to share it with those who are less fortunate. I also am grateful that God gave me the common sense to realize just how blessed I am!!!!
It’s about bloomin’ time!
It’s April and things are finally starting to feel like spring around here.
It’s like everything (and everyone) took a giant exhale and then relaxed.
Now it’s time for Mother Nature to get fancy. Flowers blooming, birds singing, little buds of green shooting up everywhere.
Ouch!
That’s me, wincing from the sting of rising gas prices. Shipping costs are a big part of my business. Have you seen the bumper sticker that says, “If you’ve got it, a trucker brought it?”
Marie Bucher (ReeReeBee) says: In response to these crazy gas prices, I declared April as my very own “Ride my bike to work month”. It saves me at least 5 – 7 gallons per week! And my legs are in great shape, too 🙂
Rebekah Teal, our City Farmgirl blogger, will soon be our City turned Country Farmgirl. She’s packing her bags …
Laurie Dimino says: Congratulations Rebekah! A dream come true! Lucky you!
Best wishes to you- looking foward to hearing all about your tree farm!
Hugs,
Diana Ketron says: WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know you have been waiting a while for this. You will love it.
Well, isn’t this exciting news! I know you’re thrilled. My husband and I bought a 55 acre farm last year and have never worked so hard and enjoyed it so much! Best wishes and blessings on your new venture.
Crunchy4Life says: But where’s the recipe? =)
MaryJane says: The cake was made by the wonderful bakers at the Moscow Food Co-op. Should we send you a piece=)?
Teri Brian says: Congratulations Rebekah! Glad you finally got your farm. 🙂 Teri
OH huge congratulatoins to Rebekah 🙂 🙂 Yeah, it’s so cool to see a dream being realized 🙂 🙂 Now what will she be calling her blog column now? Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather 🙂
MaryJane says: I’m not sure what to call it. Any suggestions?
Jeanine says: Yay! I am so happy for her!!! 🙂
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Just got my sticker the other day and LOVE IT !! Whenever I find my dream-trailer, that little gem is gonna be stuck where the world can see it ….. thanks for the sticker!!