This thread was created in 2010…and lovin’ all places to share gratitude(:
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Here is my lil' list from today in 2017(:
Grateful for:
- Easing into today/enjoying my day off!!!
- The focus I desired ...gaining clarity and momentum at a pace/flow that I like.
- .Bmindful-family, energy/tools (: and yes knowing we are blessed!
GRATITUDE RELATED THREADS
[THREADS -NEVER CLOSE!] (:
Here’s a great gratitude thread started in 2010 by Flowergirl [list thread]
grateful there are so many gratitude threads on Bmindful…when I cannot contain myself on 1(:
Essentially any of these threads could be used to list things you're grateful for(:
When you get there-you'll know what you're inspired to do ...for you(:
- There are plenty more….I will link too, of course take your pick as I come across them(:
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ongoing list APPRECIATION/GRATITUDE...
I am grateful for the inspiration I receive on Bmindful. It is like being in a study area of favorite ideas,thoughts, feelings …in the moment or in the time frame I am allowing(:
2. grateful for my life and the loving people
3. (loving and) grateful for the ability to co-create my wonderful day today & everyday(:
Eventually I'll revise this intro...w/all this joy... For now it is what it is(:
Handful from other grateful days(:
Grateful For
1) Life, Loved Ones
2) who I allow myself to be
3) and discovering blessings in each moment
- love reading the gratitude on this page
- love how it further gives gratitude
- love gratitude/appreciation…. will see all with gratitude today
1) my ability to feel love, my ability to love and allow myself to be loved
2) my ability to trust what love really is to me (and knowing its even Greater than that)
3) I love what I know and all that I am open to learn more about…
1. grateful for this brand new day
2. grateful for the love in my spirit
3. grateful for the love in life
Grateful For
1) grateful and loving people on this site
2)grateful and loving people in my non-cyber life
3) my grateful and loving self who is with me all of the time(:
1. Grateful about my work…grateful for my days off!
2. Grateful and appreciative of wonderful experiences/blessings
3. Grateful for good friends, good acquaintances …grateful for all kind and loving people!!
1) living my values
2) getting more clarity with my values
3) enjoying life and learning more and more what that means in my spirit and my minds eye! incredibly grateful.
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from 2016
1) my musical friends on bmindful
2. music everywhere
3) had an industrious day this labor day… though all good(: glad to be home… and Enjoying…
4). and off tomorrow(: I see myself catching up with things… and myself… I see fun(:
- grateful for the things I will do today…they are the choices…
- I’m looking forward tor upcoming trip to see some family we hadn’t seen in years for beautiful celebrations grateful for my surroundings -will enjoy them today
- …great day in process
grateful for all the inspiration/reinforcement I’ve received on Bmindful today(: thank you everyone!
This one is a place to list 3 or more things you’re grateful for (as close to) daily (as possible).
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Gotta have quotes & articles(: - quote Gratitude, like faith, is a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it grows, and the more power you have to use it on your behalf. If you do not practice gratefulness, its benefaction will go unnoticed, and your capacity to draw on its gifts will be diminished. To be grateful is to find blessings in everything, This is the most powerful attitude to adopt, for there are blessings in everything. Alan Cohen
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article The Biochemistry of Gratitude
Well-known physician and author Christiane Northrup strongly encourages gratitude of all types. She reminds us, “No matter what’s going on in the world, the economy, or the news, you have the power within you to create the biochemistry of gratitude right now.” Dr. Northrup explains that when you hold feelings of thankfulness for at least 15 to 20 seconds, a variety of subtle and beneficial physiological changes take place in your body:
- Levels of the stress hormones cortisol and norepinephrine decrease, producing a cascade of beneficial metabolic changes, such as an enhanced immune system.
- Coronary arteries relax, thus increasing the blood supply to your heart.
- Heart rhythm becomes more harmonious, positively affecting your mood and all bodily organs.
- Breathing becomes deeper, thus raising the oxygen level of your tissues.
So spend some time feeling gratitude for your body, for your family and friends, for all that is wonderful in your life. It will pay off in better health!
Prepared by Sam Quick, Ph.D., Human Development and Family Relations Specialist, and Alex Lesueur, Jr., M.S.L.S, Staff Support Associate.
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