The Gratitude Jar

[Dangerously_Well]

Hi everyone! 😊

I'm starting a new thread called "The Gratitude Jar" as a way for us to focus on the positive things in our lives, big or small. Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the challenges and forget to appreciate the good stuff.

So, each day (or whenever you feel like it!), I invite you to share something you're grateful for in this thread. It could be anything from a cozy blanket and a warm cup of tea to a supportive friend or a beautiful sunset.

Sharing our gratitude can help us cultivate a more positive mindset and appreciate the simple joys in life. Plus, it's a great way to spread some warmth and encouragement within our community.

I'll start! Today, I'm grateful for the sunshine streaming through my window and the sound of birds chirping outside. It's a beautiful reminder that spring is on its way.

What are you grateful for today? ✨

[Liamo]

Oh, what a great idea. I am grateful for soooo much!!! Picking just one is difficult. I am grateful that my son keeps improving and recovering from his accident.

[WizardofOSS]

I'm grateful for the "Good Morning" wishes from my Little, Middle and Pup. It warms my heart to be thought of first thing in the morning.

[shadowrider]

Great idea !

 My first entry here will be to show my gratitude to the OP for making this thread. And also those who have or will contribute to it. 

Y'all are what I am thankful for today.

Hopefully this thread will serve as a reminder for us that this is a family/community and help us to grow closer as such. 

[.คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ]

  I'm grateful for the warmth of being indoors during a harsh winter- for being safe. I'm in a Tri-State area, so our local news talks about just how bad Kentucky got hit by flooding, but I'm sitting here dry, cozy, and able to internet.  

Ponycorns. I'm grateful for ponycorns! 🦄

[beanbean]

I am grateful for this forum and a of y’all’

[Baby Girl Miss Amanda]

I'm grateful for my first ever Care Bear! An early birthday present along with a weighted puppy (Sandy) and a cute purple bunny (Lilac)!

[Ocy]

That's an excellent idea, thank you for introducing it!

Today, I'm therefore grateful for the sun shining outside. 😄 No clouds in sight, there are big chances that I'll get to take nice pictures of the sunset!

[jumpybun]

so true ☺️☺️ taking time to remember the things you appreciate helps you keep pushing forward

i'm grateful to relax after my first week at a new job! rewarding work, but i'm glad it's saturday ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡

[Baby Girl Miss Amanda]

I love this idea! 

So I can't sleep and when that happens I write a list of things I'm thankful for to help me relax. It's a flip-it idea to change my thinking.  Hopefully that's ok...

I am thankful for...

- finding rides to work last week and next week while my car is in the shop

- being halfway through my master's program! 3 & 1/2 semesters left!!! (After the last 4 assignments due tomorrow).

- my oldest daughter finding full-time employment 

- finishing my winter assessments before the weekend

- time to color today 🥳

- my paci and bottle and diapers and onesies to be little baby me

- the opportunity to sing at church in the morning 

- the ok to use my new exercise bike finally after breaking my foot in November!!! (As soon as I get it put together)

- all my stuffies in my bed to snuggle

I think I'm ready to rest!  So I'm thankful for bedtime! Good night!

 

[LittleBiscut]

Hey, I am grateful for so many things but I struggle to take a moment in the day and remember what they are.

This gives me a minute to take a pause. 
I am grateful for the lovely Australian beach I went to yesterday and the beautiful sea I got a chance to swim in. I don’t normally get to swim. It was very relaxing and internally cleansing 🥹🥹 taking a little weight off my shoulders.

Have a great Day 🥹☺️

[beanbean]

I am grateful it’s almost spring time

[wackadoodle]

I'm grateful for all the kinds of reactions we can use on posts in the forum^^❤️

[beanbean]

23 minutes ago, wackadoodle said:

I'm grateful for all the kinds of reactions we can use on posts in the forum^^❤️

This is a good one thank you @shadowrider

[shadowrider]

My pleasure

[Littlejewel]

Today I am grateful for:

New markers and having time to color with my kids

Playtime with my puppy

super great friends

[Little kaiya]

I'm thankful for my Wife, my Daddy and my friends who love me, support me and accept/embrace me for who I am.

[Dangerously_Well]

Thankful for the kiddos in my children's church class, that teach me that no matter how <expletive deleted> up our political leadership is, there is joy in the little things!

[Baby Girl Miss Amanda]

I am thankful for the ride to church today!

[beanbean]

I am thankful for being able to work 

[Baby Girl Miss Amanda]

I gotta big gratitude!!!! It goes with a happy dance, too!!!! I finished a lot of grad school work today! 

- 2 discussion posts

- a 21 page paper

- a 6 page paper 

- a self reflection survey

- a course evaluation!!

Plus a couple loads of dishes, 2 loads of laundry and I think I cooked 3 meals🤷‍♀️

I am so thankful I only have the final paper left!!! Then I'm finished this term!!! I'll be free til March 12!!!🥳🥳🥳

[beanbean]

6 hours ago, Baby Girl Miss Amanda said:

I gotta big gratitude!!!! It goes with a happy dance, too!!!! I finished a lot of grad school work today! 

- 2 discussion posts

- a 21 page paper

- a 6 page paper 

- a self reflection survey

- a course evaluation!!

Plus a couple loads of dishes, 2 loads of laundry and I think I cooked 3 meals🤷‍♀️

I am so thankful I only have the final paper left!!! Then I'm finished this term!!! I'll be free til March 12!!!🥳🥳🥳

That’s definitely something to be grateful for

[karan]

I don't want to be -ve, but I at the moment I have nothing to be grateful for, nonetheless, I think this is a nice post/ gesture for people to share their gratefulness/ gratitude with everyone.