What are you grateful for?

[Starrlight]

I am grateful for everything that is meant to be exactly as it is here and now in this moment. And this moment…

Be free. Be at peace the best you can. You deserve it.

[RemySue]

I'm grateful that I am not freaking out about my landlord selling my house. Do I want to buy? Rent? Is there even anything affordable? Also grateful for having a great time at my job this year. And Fall being right around the corner, And, I have an 8 year old foster girl living with me this week :). An excuse to watch kids movies and eat ice cream .

[Starrlight in reply to RemySue]

Oh wow you are an inspiration. I didn’t realize you are a foster parent.

I will look for notes of Fall on my walk today.

Let’s have a fun day!

[primrose81]

I am grateful for our beloved Queen for being such an inspiration to us and all over the world, she will be sorely missed. Still watching tv, I am about 11/2 hours behind and just about to begin the final service at Windsor Castle. So so emotional but so grateful to see it all on such a historic day xx

[Starrlight in reply to primrose81]

Yes. (((((((((((((Hug))))))))))) ❤️

[LadyZen]

I'm grateful for my job and the flexibility it allows me. This week is my 10-year anniversary at my job. It's also my birthday week. So I joke that my job was a divine birthday gift from 10 years ago. I just have to keep reminding myself when I feel a bit low.

[Starrlight in reply to LadyZen]

Awesome on the flexible job and happy happiest almost bday! What day is your b day Lady Zen?

[LadyZen in reply to Starrlight]

It's tomorrow! But I plan to treat myself to a homemade sponge cake with whipped cream and fresh fruit this weekend.

[Starrlight in reply to LadyZen]

awesome!

[Mrspjsmom]

It's a cloudy rainy day and I pushed myself too hard and aggravated my pain. But I am grateful I accomplished something. Even more grateful that I can spend the rest of the day relaxing. I am watching the rain through the window. I feel peaceful.

[Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Good call my friend! Glad you are peaceful.

[silentdreamer20]

I am grateful for the support system I have at home now. I am grateful to be starting a new treatment and back in therapy. I am hoping that things will get on a good path for me and I will start to feel like a "normal" person (whatever that is lol)

[Starrlight in reply to silentdreamer20]

Ha I wonder too if I’ll ever feel like a normal person and will I even like it or not. Best to you on your new treatment! ❤️

[silentdreamer20 in reply to Starrlight]

Thank you! I wish you all the best. I often wonder what "normal" even is. I have been sick for so long that my normal is... this. And quite frankly this is normal for many others, too. So, maybe this is normal😅

[Starrlight in reply to silentdreamer20]

that’s what I was thinking- that our ‘norm’ are also others’ ‘norm’ which is nice we are not alone in how we are experiencing life

[desertraindrops]

I'm grateful that even though it will be a high of 100 degrees today, Fall is on it's way. Might be a month or more, but it's coming! Fall, and Winter are my favorite seasons. 🧡

[Starrlight in reply to desertraindrops]

I am looking forward to winter too. Feels like a shelter especially when it snows. Where I am it’s 85 degrees.

[desertraindrops]

We very rarely get any snow here. If we do it usually melts as it hits the ground. Sometimes it will last for a few hours, and if we're really lucky it will stick around for the whole day, lol. Snow dusted cacti is a beautiful thing! Cloudy, rainy days are my favorite. I always feel emotionally, and physically better on those days. It's like a cozy cocoon. Everything feels softer, and muted. Such a nice break from the never ending harsh sunshine. I totally get how the snow feels like a shelter for you.

[Starrlight in reply to desertraindrops]

yes! We are pluviophiles. I love rain… you’re right the rain makes it all feel softer, muted. I feel like the sun although it can be fun, it makes me feel I have to move faster even agitated sometimes.

[desertraindrops]

We are definitely fellow pluviophiles! When I was little I had an umbrella that I loved. So anytime it would rain, I would go outside so I could experience it first hand. It felt incredible. The harder it rained the better. Haven't thought about that in years. My childhood was traumatic, and abusive. So very few good memories. Thank you for jogging that one loose with our chat. I will be holding it close...☔