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Daily Gratitudes 2017

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Lessstressedhemum · 01/01/2017 17:38

A nice, gentle thread for us all to count our blessing, to pause, breathe and be thankful for all the wee, small things that go right in our days.

Everyone is welcome, no matter our personal beliefs or faiths.

Today, I am grateful for a new year and a fresh start and for time spent with my family.x

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Optimist1 · 02/01/2017 08:25

Family, health and the time to enjoy them both.

SecondsLeft · 02/01/2017 08:27

That our journey was safe and all ok at home on our return :)

Lessthanaballpark · 02/01/2017 08:30

My son who has just come in for a morning cuddle.

Openmindedmonkey · 02/01/2017 08:32

That my children & husband are safe, in this complex & difficult world.

oliversax · 02/01/2017 10:57

A nice run this morning, the first of my marathon training runs.

Health, happiness and family.

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Lessstressedhemum · 02/01/2017 14:07

Line dried washing that smells of ice and winter sun
No fever today, so must be getting better
Safe, healthy children

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Lessstressedhemum · 03/01/2017 16:07

Shelter and safety
Life in a stable country governed by the rule of law
Wee birds at the feeders

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happyfeet1 · 03/01/2017 18:33

Today I'm grateful that I have a day off work and got to spend some alone time with dd2, that I got a chance to do some decluttering and that I am able to pay for a little birthday party for dd2 on Sunday Smile

oliversax · 03/01/2017 18:45

Today I was grateful for maternity leave. A lovely day spent with dd2.
A safe place to live, warmth & comfort on a very cold day.

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Lessstressedhemum · 04/01/2017 14:31

Flowers
Sunshine
Quietness
Music

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oliversax · 04/01/2017 16:48

Books
Listening to radio 4 in bed
A warm home

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Lessstressedhemum · 05/01/2017 18:16

Warmth
Shelter
Literacy
The ability to rustle up a nutritious meal from some random stuff

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oliversax · 07/01/2017 10:03

The weekend, even a rainy one
My lovely DH and DDs
Feel lucky to have been born in the time & place that I was. Some of the other options look pretty scary.

Thinkingofausername1 · 07/01/2017 16:35

A warm house
Running, clean water
A relaxing weekend

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Lessstressedhemum · 08/01/2017 18:20

Rest
Shelter
Technology

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Lessstressedhemum · 09/01/2017 00:53

Prayer
Peace

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Optimist1 · 09/01/2017 07:27

Technology
Fortitude

oliversax · 10/01/2017 19:16

A happy home
Somewhere safe & comfortable to sleep
Enough to eat

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Lessstressedhemum · 13/01/2017 17:04

Shelter
Warmth
Rest
Adequate food and clean water

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Optimist1 · 13/01/2017 18:34

Exactly what Lessstressed says - the simple necessities are the foundation for our wellbeing.

oliversax · 13/01/2017 18:43

Agreed and realising how lucky you are to have those simple necessities, taking time to appreciate it is the foundation for happiness. I know there can be a lot more to happiness or lack of happiness but it is a good start. It certainly helps me to feel good.

oliversax · 15/01/2017 16:30

Lovely family & friends
Time to myself to run or to read
Good health

Optimist1 · 15/01/2017 17:52

Still close relationship with my stepmother even though my father's been dead for several years.
The independence that having a car gives me.

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Lessstressedhemum · 16/01/2017 10:50

Sleep in a warm bed
Wee birds at the feeders
Safe, well children

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oliversax · 17/01/2017 20:08

The NHS, I know it's taking a battering at the moment but my experiences have always been positive. A service that is free at the point of use is a wonderful thing.