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Daily Gratitudes 2015

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stressedHEmum · 31/12/2014 10:35

A lovely new thread to continue counting our blessings.

Everyone is welcome, of any faith or none at all. Just drop by to pause for a moment and think of what has made you smile or has gone well for you, however small it seems.

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KinkyDorito · 22/03/2015 10:12

my best friend's wedding yesterday Smile
beautiful spring morning
a pot of tea
a Sunday before us

Fink · 22/03/2015 21:35

Having the energy to go for a bike ride (first bit of training for a charity ride) after dd went to bed, despite 5am start for church. Really enjoyed it.
Beautiful moon
Biscuits

JugglingFromHereToThere · 22/03/2015 22:00

I'm intrigued by a couple of things you mentioned Fink ....
"a good confession" has me wondering what it is like making your confession and what kind of things people say (forgive my nosiness about another's faith tradition)

and then "biscuits only 3 1/2 hours away" sounds pretty bad to me - far enough away to induce panic in this household! Even if they've all been eaten (which could happen Shock) then I know at least in theory they're only 10 mins away in local Co-op!

Glad everyone is enjoying the spring sunshine Thanks

stressedHEmum · 23/03/2015 10:08

Spring sunshine
fab day out with Anchor Boys on Saturday
successful fundraiser on Friday night for Summer Mission
lovely service yesterday at church - my wee choir were singing He Was Despised and we managed well.
much needed rest yesterday afternoon
DS2 home for the weekend he's away back this morning

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Fink · 23/03/2015 21:18

Ha, Juggling ... well the biscuits are easy. They're one of the things I gave up for Lent so I was counting down the hours until midnight hit and it was Sunday so I could stuff a whole week's worth down my gullet. So refined Grin

As for confession, not nosy at all, I'm always interested in how other Christians live ...
it would be fairly common to describe it as a 'good confession' if it has been the occasion of a genuine examination of one's life, repentance and conversion (as opposed to just going through the motions and reciting the same tired old list of sins that I do every other time, which can also happen), and also if the priest was helpful/understanding/gave good advice.

In terms of what we confess, obviously people sometimes have 'big ticket' blatant sins (adultery, perjury, drowning kittens ...), but apart from those, we prepare by reading Scripture, maybe use a printed examination of conscience (which has a whole list of 'Have I done x sin?') and make a note of what comes to mind (I personally don't use a pre-prepared examination of conscience, but they are very common). So, for example: impatience with the dc, lack of consideration for dh, uncharitable thoughts about a colleague, judgemental attitude towards someone at church, gossiping, wasting time at work, neglecting prayer life, refusal to help someone in need, holding a grudge, being overly concerned about a material possession, failing to trust in God's providence (in a particular situation) ... Not all of those would be sins in every situation, there needs to have been a certain degree of having deliberately chosen that course of action rather than acting unconciously/forgetting.

It sounds a bit negative when I put it like that, but actually it's a really positive and uplifting experience. Being able to admit all the ways I say no to God in my life and face up to who I am (which includes an acknowledgement of the good that God has worked in me), receive the overflowing superabundance of his mercy and move on, cleansed and renewed and reborn. I love confession!

JugglingFromHereToThere · 24/03/2015 12:19

Thanks Fink, that's really interesting and helpful.
I don't think it sounds negative at all, seems to really acknowledge the humanity of us all as I read it. No wonder I've met so many lovely Catholic friends and colleagues. When I was doing some supply teaching I always liked going to the Catholic schools especially - they seemed to have the friendliest staff rooms. Probably the best biscuits as well Smile

stressedHEmum · 24/03/2015 18:16

That's really interesting, Fink, and it reminds me of all the things I have to confess to God every night, especially lack of patience and faith Blush. it's good to examine ourselves sometimes and reflect on where we are with God.

gratitudes -
sunshine
we were able to help 3 families a food bank today
food, water, safety, shelter
literacy
faith

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Annunziata · 24/03/2015 20:03

safety, god bless those on the flight to Germany :(
turning 45 tomorrow, I hope I see another 45!

Flowers
KinkyDorito · 25/03/2015 06:14

Happy birthday Annunziata Thanks Cake Star

So very, very sad about the plane.

Gratitudes:

My family being here and safe also. I think that sums it up after a tragedy.

KinkyDorito · 26/03/2015 07:08

DD oncology appt today so hoping for some clear test results - not cancer, other issues she's been having.

Grateful for:
Spring (although it is sleeting this morning...)
Pay day and that I have a job
DS managing 30 days sleeping in his own room; he's very anxious and it has been a huge victory for him. A special treat at the weekend is planned!

JugglingFromHereToThere · 26/03/2015 17:52

Hope things went well for you and dd Kinky
Well done and congrats to ds for having his own room now. Are you doing something nice together, or you could get him some small thing for the room I was thinking?

KinkyDorito · 26/03/2015 18:12

Thanks juggling. He is having a trip into town with his dad for lunch and lego shop. They are both very excited! DD was all fine, so that was a huge relief. Smile

stressedHEmum · 27/03/2015 09:15

Happy birthday, Nunzia Flowers
Well done Kinky's DS Grin. I have a 12y/o that still sleeps with me most days, what is your secret?
also great news about DD, Kinky, I'm so glad that things are going well just now.

gratitude -
family
friends
painkillers
food, clean water, safety and shelter
better weather

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Annunziata · 27/03/2015 20:12

Thank you Grin Flowers

Great news about your DC, kinky.

gratitudes
music
love
family

KinkyDorito · 30/03/2015 06:16

Thanks all Thanks.

4 days until we break up - I will be very, very grateful for that Grin.
Peace.
Food.
Family.

JugglingFromHereToThere · 30/03/2015 13:14

I was grateful for painkillers last night stressed - I'd been an idiot and picked at one of my toe nails and I think body was fighting an infected toe.
This minor damage to one of the most insignificant parts of my body had me in agony - worse than childbirth I wondered?! (mind you I think I had it easy on that and it was a while ago now!)

So I got up and came downstairs for some ibuprofen and covered my toe in savlon, and once the painkillers kicked in was able to get back to sleep. Woke up and it's completely fine now - can't even feel that toe at all - possibly still numb from the savlon?

One edifying thought I had to try and take my mind off the pain in the middle of the night is that bit in the bible where it talks about the different parts of the body and how each is needed. Take any part for granted at your peril!

So gratitudes this morning for ....

Toes
Nails
Painkillers
Anti-septic cream
First aid knowledge
Sleep

Also Easter holidays with my children, family, and friends, and signs of Spring Thanks

Annunziata · 30/03/2015 21:03

Have you still got 10 toes juggling, you poor thing! I dropped an arch in my foot once and holy Mother of God was that sore.

gratitudes
shelter from the dreadful weather
memories
Holy Week

stressedHEmum · 31/03/2015 08:23

Ignore the small parts at your peril, Juggling. Is your toe still attached?

gratitudes -
early morning sunshine - doesn't look like it's going to last long
shelter
Holy Week and our daily service - isn't it a privilege to have the freedom to be able to attend church and worship without fear!

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JugglingFromHereToThere · 31/03/2015 09:18

Yes, toe's still there - thanks all Grin

Seeing some friends today .... so gratitudes for friends

KinkyDorito · 02/04/2015 07:02

I am also grateful for my toes Grin. I am taking no chances!
Eggs. I have been trying to up my protein and having eggs for breakfast and I feel so much better for it.

Family.
Last day at work!

KinkyDorito · 02/04/2015 07:03

Oh, and my home. I spend a lot of time complaining at the moment but I need to stop and remember that I am blessed to have one.

Annunziata · 02/04/2015 12:49

YY Kinky, I am sitting MNing in my garden in the sunshine and it's really, really lovely.

And my baby has bought a house of his own. I'm proud and sad all at the same time.

gratitudes
DD1 is doing so well at work
DS2, 3 and 4 are doing so well at uni
DD2 makes me laugh
DD3 is learning how to sing

stressedHEmum · 02/04/2015 15:45

lovely, thought provoking services every night this week
good fellowship after the services
having everything I need
children

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stressedHEmum · 04/04/2015 18:52

rest today after a hectic week
a fridge full of food
eye test tomorrow - really, really need new specs and have been saving for a LONG time because of my complex prescription.

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KinkyDorito · 05/04/2015 09:07

Daffodil Daffodil Easter Smile Easter Smile Daffodil Daffodil

Happy Easter all.

Was supposed to be continuing the big clean today, but think it may be a bit of a lazy one.

Family
Spring
Peace
Opportunity
Change