GratitudeFirst

[Starrlight]

I am grateful for:

My walk, my legs, my sight, my hearing, my heart and soul

My family including Toady and Coco and Sam the Beta fish

Knowing this anxiety I feel will pass

Love faith and hope

[Starrlight]

What are you grateful for?

[melbrown]

Starrlight 💗... was thinking of you last night, did a grateful meditation 🧘‍♀️. We got Hansie's ashes home yesterday... so it was a tough night- so thought meditation would help. Hard to think of what I'm grateful for right now... I'm glad he's home, my job to keep me busy... the 3 day weekend & AC since it's supposed to be really hot this weekend. The support I've received during this time...🫂

[Dolphin14 in reply to melbrown]

((((Mel))))

❤️🐬

[melbrown in reply to Dolphin14]

💗🫂🦔

[primrose81 in reply to melbrown]

Thinking of you and little Hansie, I was devastated when our thirteen and a half year dog died, although I somehow knew it would be his last Summer with us…

[Starrlight in reply to primrose81]

((((((((Primrose))))))

[melbrown in reply to primrose81]

😥🫂 Thank you Primrose, and I'm sorry for your lost. Never easy, is it.

[Starrlight in reply to melbrown]

Awww ((((((((((((((((Mel))))))))))))Did the meditating help at all? No doubt the main thing on your mind is your beautiful beloved Hans and I’m so glad you shared about it here so we can support you. I am sorry. It’s such a difficult event to go through.

[melbrown in reply to Starrlight]

💗🫂💗 I wish I could say it helped... but meditation is difficult for me ... I think I was told it can be more difficult for those who suffered childhood trauma. But I know it is helpful. Trying to use all the tools I've learned... especially reaching out & being trusting. Kaiser's therapists are still on strike... so it's been very difficult time.

[Starrlight in reply to melbrown]

Oh yeah I have found a lot of the time I have trouble focusing on meditation. Just even trying is a success though, really. Or just 2 minutes of it is good.

[primrose81]

I am grateful that our daughter and grandsons7&2 are with us at the moment filling our house with fun and laughter….

[Mrspjsmom]

I am grateful I can spend my day any way I want.

[Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Aww.some! Me too!

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Starrlight]

Need a few days to just take care of myself

[Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom]

What kind of stuff are you doing? I took a long walk and I think I’ll do a at home facial, watch a movie.

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Starrlight]

I haven't done much of anything. Sat outside watching the birds for awhile but the sun is too much right now. I gave Molly her arthritis supplement and dental treat. Have brushed Oliver a bit. Now I am making some lunch and going to watch a few shows I taped. Will pick up a little bit and probably do a face mask and deep condition my hair. Just knowing there's nothing I have to do is enough.

[Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Awesome! That’s a great attitude not pressuring yourself, doing what your soul needs.

[Dolphin14]

I'm grateful for chipmunks and hedgehogs

❤️🐬

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

Oh YES … me too… and for Apple

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Dolphin14]

Have been watching my bird feeders this morning. All the birds take their turns. The chipmunks and bigger birds clean up the bird seed that falls beneath the feeders. But there is always one impatient chipmunk that climbs to the feeder then spins around in circles as they get more seeds to fall. Every morning and evening it's like a wildlife buffet out there.

The afternoon lull

[Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Aww so freakin fun!!!!!!

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Starrlight]

Hours of entertainment. The dog only barks if the squirrels come around. But they're off doing their own thing. Yesterday morning I saw a rabbit join in. A few feeders and some inexpensive bird seed. Money well spent. We have had the same shepherds hook in the yard for over 10 years.

[Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom]

So niiiiiice!

[primrose81 in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Brilliant! I love wildlife too

[Dolphin14 in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Must be great to see all those birds. I could watch them all day long.

I was telling ⭐️ I have two hummingbird feeders. Love to watch these little guys fly in like helicopters.

I saw two fighting today.

At home the squirrels always got into the feeders. Never a chipmunk. I'm on CC right now. I don't see many squirrels here just chipmunks.

❤️🐬

[bonkers65 in reply to Mrspjsmom]

I have a couple of bird feeders too. I love feeding the birds.

[EndUser13]

When I was little I had a gorgeous blue/purple betta fish named Sam, I loved that lil guy!

Today I am grateful for having a more relaxed day without a lot of anxiety. I'm glad I got some housework done and my cornbread turned out super yummy. You gotta appreciate the little things, they add up

[Starrlight in reply to EndUser13]

Awww cool… ours is blue. I know right!? It’s the little things that make me happy when I’m living in the present moment.

[RemySue]

My kids are doing well, I love my job, I have Monday off

[Starrlight in reply to RemySue]

So great

[Hidden]

I am grateful for my parents even though sometimes we have complicated relationships. I’m grateful for both of my sisters. I went out window shopping with one of them today and we had lunch and had a great time. I am grateful I’m not homeless or starving. I’m grateful that a lot of places near me seem to be hiring so I’m working on a couple of job applications and hope I will be hired somewhere. And I am grateful for a lot of wonderful people on this site who have been very supportive towards me. And I hope you had a great birthday. Wow did that post blow up!!!🙂

[Starrlight]

I am grateful for those too. Good job with applying to jobs. Good luck to you. Yes I had a great birthday and especially loved the post you started, thanks!

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

You are very welcome!🙂

[designguy]

Yes the anxiety will pass, just remember that it's like a hornets nest and try not to provoke it -LOL!

[Starrlight in reply to designguy]

Ha!!!!!!!!!!💙❤️😆

[AnonymousUsername13]

Great to hear! I'm grateful for the same things (my health & senses), my faith in God, my mom, & being able to overcome these panic attacks in a safe environment while unemployed (i can't imagine having to go through what i have, mentally, in the last 3 months if i was working), & having groceries during a time that could be so much worse. I'm also thankful i found this forum, because knowing others experience the same issues really helps me overcome mentally, realizing I'm not alone in these feelings & experiences.

[Starrlight in reply to AnonymousUsername13]

Yes!!! 💙 ❤️🌺🥰

[jackiesj]

I seriously had hit the bottom of the closet in hope..ty for the gratitude list which would have helped and still does.i am thankful for life.a schnauzer that protects me...being able to move and get some medical care.I am thankful for Christ. and so much more.

[Starrlight in reply to jackiesj]

Great list! How are you?