Teachers

I am grateful for teachers. You may be thinking of the school kind, and yes that counts. I am thinking of all the teachers out there that you just never consider "teachers". They may be the awesome YOGI that asks you to stretch just a little bit more here and there, to the ones that give you the gift of information and show you something in a new way, to the friend or loved one that gives you a bit of "grief" for trying to make life more complicated than it is.  Nature can be teachers as well, just a little more suttle, blowing gusty one day to calm the next=be prepared for everything and yet you can't be prepared for everything, so take it as it comes but have a little bit waiting in the wings "just in case" :D  Happy day and Thank you!

Malls and Patience

I am grateful for Malls. We had a busy day running errands (yesterday) and then going to the "big" Mall just to find a few leggings for my daughter and hopefully a swimsuit. Well in search of a suit is challenging at this time of the year, doing the malls know that people still need suits for on vacation?? Oh well, it was a lesson in Patience with my daughter, the crowds, and myself. Once I realized there was no forcing the issue, I relaxed and we began to find pants that were long enough in a variety of stores that I would not normally go into for her. So thank you for the variety of kids stores out there. We even had a fun little jaunt through Old Navy, dancing to the music and embarrassing her for a little bit until she joined in and then it was extremely funny - the other guests liked it as well. :D  As it was, 3+ hrs later, we left with new pants but NO swimsuit - guess that's what online shopping is for.  Take care and have some Patience with anything you struggle with today. PS. Dancing helps :p 

Applications

I am grateful for "apps". Without it we wouldn't be able to talk as easily to our family and friends. We have easy access to games and products (stuff) but also emails and websites that want to help us be more connected with our inner self and give it us tools to deal with the outer life. Technology gives us a better way to work and keep track of things on the go. However there is something to be said about sitting down and writing a letter to your parents, friends, family that adds that extra personal touch that is not our "normal" anymore.  Take care and Thank you!

Freedom

I am Grateful that we have Freedom. The will to choose new presidents by voting. We have the freedom to talk, sing, work or not to work. The ability to make our lives as we see fit, even by making mistakes and hopefully learning from them. The freedom to travel the world instead of having barbed wire on the borders or in our hearts. Take a moment and give silent thanks for the people who helped create this freedom we sometimes take for granted.  Have a blessed day!

Friends

I am Grateful for my friends. They let me be chatty or quiet or grumpy or hilarious. They understand and accept me for all my faults and quirks. I hope that everyone of you have at least one person that is like that for you.

Electricity

I am Grateful for Electricity. It's strange to select that one today but it does so much. It runs the alarm, the thermostat, the lights. We hardly think about it now but try using a candle or oil lamp for a day or two, i.e. Hurricane Sandy; and you will appreciate it a little more. It is a resource that we can actually create so it's good for the environment as well. So take a moment to appreciate everything that it runs in your life.

All Saints Day

This particular holiday isn't normal celebrated as widely as Halloween but it's worth noting as November brings to mind Thanksgiving and being thankful for everything we have, we can do, free will and positive thoughts.  As Halloween is noted for it's free-roaming spirits, today we remember those spirits or loved ones that have passed and be grateful for the ones that are still here, even if only in our thoughts if they are far away.

I challenge you this month, to take a moment and think of something you are grateful for, even something as small as the ability to read this blog :D.  You may even share with a comment or start your own blog.

Blessed be and Thank You