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I am soooo grateful that my son just became part of Toy Machine’s skate team today and the next step is to become pro. He is already sponsored by many companies but to be on Toy Machine’s flow means more travel and more people will take notice.

I am grateful that I an managing to consistently work out for 45 minutes a day lately and back to creating art. I feel more alive.

I’m grateful for this awesome community.

I’m grateful that my dad is gone from the hospital and seems well.

I’m grateful for a rainy day so I can hopefully get to relax soon with Coco.

What are you grateful for?

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melbrown

That is beyond cool about your son. 🤩 And good news about your day.I'm having a rough time lately... we got hit with some more sad news this week... so having a tough time being happy/grateful. The sun is out today, so happy about that... especially since we are getting together with my family for dinner tonight.

💗🫂

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Starrlight in reply to melbrown

Oh I’m so sorry. You can pm me any time if you need ears. I hope you will have a nice night with your family. ❤️ 🫂

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Mrspjsmom

I'm grateful that I don't have to go anywhere today or over the weekend. I'm grateful for the songbirds.

I'm grateful for Molly and Oliver.

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Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom

That’s awesome! I love not having to go anywhere too.

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primrose81

That’s great about your son, it takes real skill to skateboard, fantastic hobby and wow the chance to go pro is awesome…what age is he? Our son still skateboards at 35 and still loves it!

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Starrlight in reply to primrose81

Thanks. Awesome that your son loves to skate! My husband skates at 49. My son is 15.

That's amazing news about your son.

What a turnaround you've accomplished. I'd love to see what art you're creating when you're ready to share.

All good news about your son, you, and your Dad. I hope he continues well.

I got up really late -- after finally getting a good sleep; boy I'm grateful about that. So I'm not really with it today. It's hard knowing where I am with my usual routine.

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

I posted some art on Faux’s art post.

I got up late too. I hope you can enjoy the rest of the day, beautiful.

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

Thank you! I'll see if I can find it.

"Beautiful." (Thank you.) Yikes. The mirror says something different. I haven't even gotten out of my jammies yet. It's one of those days.

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

I think you’re beautiful. I don’t feel beautiful when I feel down especially but I think when we are kind, gentle, when we smile and love people that is when I notice beauty shining through the most.

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

I feel like posting a great big "Stop" sign and a "Detour" sign. You made me stop in my tracks and rethink my thought processes.

Even when I haven't bothered to care for myself, I'm still "beautiful"? New idea. Whoa.

Beep... beep... processing error. Rethink! Rethink!

I've got to mull this one over. I think you're on to something. 😊

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

Yes I think so, ha! We are all created beautifully and to be beautiful you know? But it def comes from the inside ultimately I think.

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

You are beautiful my friend.

I was just listening to Bob Marley's "One Love", then I read your message. It's the same. Thanks!

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

Thanks! Oh I am in love with his music. One Love! ❤️ That should be our phrase- whenever we want to say how beautiful we are we can say One Love ❤️

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

🥲💜

Please remind me. Often.

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

Ok…….. One Love ❤️ haaaaha!

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

Here's another Ha! 💜

My mind isn't quite that bad yet. Wait an hour though... 🤷‍♀️

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

❤️ ((((((((((((((NBP))))))))))))))))) ❤️

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primrose81

I am grateful for a 3 day break, we hadn’t been away for 8 years! So lovely up on the N.Norfolk coast and I am grateful for all the beautiful birds we saw- especially the Brent geese who will be setting off back to Siberia again - can’t get over the distance they travel without getting lost…

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Roxylox in reply to primrose81

The Brent Geese come to Ireland too

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Starrlight in reply to primrose81

Brent geese huh wow. ☺️

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Agora1

Starrlight, some say that things happen in 3's. It sounds like your time to embrace

the good things happening in your life. I'm happy for your dad, for you and of course

your son. Happy Friday! You've got this :) xx

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Starrlight in reply to Agora1

I think you’re right! Every once in a while today I’ve gotten so scared but I think it’s from needing to embrace the good as you say, and not think too hard on it. Happy Friday!!! I’m glad you’re here beautiful Agora.

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Agora1 in reply to Starrlight

Hand in hand, walking forward somehow makes the journey a little easier :) xx

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Starrlight in reply to Agora1

For sure ❤️

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Marysblue

First off let me congratulate you on exercising 45 min daily and doing art.Those are two of my goals to exercise more and be creative and I haven't done it.

I'm grateful for a couple new friends I've made recently

And my friends on here.

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Starrlight in reply to Marysblue

Thank you! Great goals… you can do it… it took me a while to really get into the exercising… I had to start very small and focus on the exercises most motivating and pleasurable to me or I probably wouldn’t have kept it up. And with the art I was able to try with a change in mindset and some inspiration from peeps on here.

What type of creativity do you want to do?

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Marysblue

I walk for 20 or 30 minutes every day. Been doing more 20 minute walks lately. I did hike for an hour the other day. I'd like to paint. I bought some paper and paints and little canvases , rocks, clay pots over last year and can't get inspired to paint any of them.How'd you get inspired? depression really messes my with my motivation.

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Starrlight in reply to Marysblue

Yes I agree it’s hard to get inspired for me these days too. There’s a post up here in HU with people’s art posted which is what inspired me. Let me find it and I’ll tell you what it’s called… be right back.

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Starrlight in reply to Marysblue

Ok it’s called My Zen Space… painting. By Fauxartist. Here’s the link

healthunlocked.com/anxiety-...

Also I want to say great on the walks! Hiking is fun. I plan to go this weekend.

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Marysblue in reply to Starrlight

Thank you, I read through that post. I love your artwork.

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Starrlight in reply to Marysblue

Thank you so much.

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SayNOtoPanic

Congrats to your son!! Amazing! Glad you’re feeling better and on your exercise! Keep it up. Glad to hear your dad is well too. 🙏🏻💪🏻XO

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Starrlight in reply to SayNOtoPanic

Thanks sweet you! Hope u r well.

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RemySue

I'm grateful that it's my Spring Break and all my plans are low-key. I'm grateful for the chance to reset and rethink and continue my positivity mindfulness at work to survive the last 7 weeks of school. I'm thankful that warmer weather is here for the most part

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Starrlight in reply to RemySue

Spring break for me too It feels gooooood right? Good job on the positivity and mindfulness. I know I’m looking forward to warmer weather. ❤️

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MaggieSylvie

What a lot of really good news! It's uplifting, isn't it, when everything comes together. I'm grateful that my back hurts less when I get up and that I have managed quite a bit of cleaning.

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Starrlight in reply to MaggieSylvie

Awww thanks MaggieSylvie. Glad your back is better and you were able to clean. I’ve been using a roller on my back these days it’s helpful. Stay positive!!

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catsrock

Congrats about your son! I am grateful for sunshine, coffee, my cats, books, laughter, and days when my depression is not running rampant.

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Starrlight in reply to catsrock

Thank you Catsrock So great! Glad you are happy today 😆

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JkBauer

Good morning,

What a great subject to talk about "Gratitude"!

Wow, I don't know where to begin! :)

I am grateful for the freedom I have to have a relationship with Jesus Christ!

I am grateful for husband and the marriage of 33+ years of marriage and still going strong!

I am grateful for our children and all the blessings, love and joy that they have brought into our lives and still bring today!

I am grateful for our beautiful granddaughter and all the energy abundance of laughter and joy that she brings to us!

I am grateful for all the adventure that my husband and I love to do together, whatever it may be!

I am grateful this beauty of nature that God has created. The mountains, the ocean, the grass, flowers, trees, the rain and snow, the sun nd moon, stars, planets...

How blessed and grateful we are as a nation for our freedom and much more!

God bless you all!

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Starrlight in reply to JkBauer

Love your list; so many amazing blessings. God bless, JKBauer! ❤️

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