Thankful... More Than A Day

Every night before I go to sleep, I write down five things from the day that I am grateful for... There have been days when to do this has been a stretch beyond stretching... but instead of not, I would struggle to find just five words that I could give thanks for... over the years, this practice has changed my life and become very important to me.

Are you ready for a change? If the answer is yes, try this and see what happens over a little bit of time. Just five words each night before you go to sleep.

I've a long way to go today before sleep, a date with my husband to see the new Bob Dylan movie, "I'm Not There," some art that has been begging for my attention, and many other odds and ends, but if I were to log those five words in my bedside journal right now they would read...

1) The beauty of this Fall day...

2) Having this medium of connection with so many people around the world, like you!

3) My husband's humor, which gets me out of so many dark moods...

4) Bonnie at E Studio...

5) My friends & family~especially right now my dear Aunt Rosina who gave me those turkey-candle-holders... 

See? It is pretty simple!

Happy Day of Thanks my dear friends where ever you live. I am thankful for you and the many ways you make a difference in my life, and in the lives of those around you...

Photo: Turkey candle holders in the heart space of our labyrinth.

Comments

[ren.kat]

Wow. When my kids were babies I did this in a journal- staving off after-baby woes. Then I stopped. I should do it again. Thanks so much for reminding me.

[stephanie]

Lea,
Wonderful practice, perfect idea...I will do this...as always seems to happen, things tie together. My yoga teacher today talked of taking care of your practice, whatever that practice may be...

[Pip]

Hi Lea
Thanks for visiting my blog, and for reminding me to be thankful. Today I am thankful for:

My wonderful husband. Even when we are arguing both of us are already thinking about making up.
Running. Running has given me so many beautiful things, taken me to some amazing places, and given me the opportunity to spend some quality time with my real self.
The small fluffy cat running around my lounge room meowing in her amusing squeaky little voice.
The Internet, which has given me access to a wonderful international community, and enables me to stay in touch with my friends, even when they are on the other side of the world.
My writing. It is still a miracle to me that the words on the page have emerged from somewhere within me.

[AnnieElf]

What a beautiful and positive habit to follow. Perhaps I can incorporate writing at the end of my day as well.

[Ulla]

1. a moment to sneak away and peek in with my true friends!
2. a WHITE and COLD thanksgiving. should have brought more sweaters!
3. someone who loves 'mouches' as much as i do!
4. the softness of new snow...
5. knowing that 'tuesday - 11:43 is only days ahead!
Hugs!!!

[Pinkie Denise]

Dear Lea,
Yes, I am truly thankful
for
Husband
My Children
Family
Peace
Love and Joy
Have a wonderful Thanksgving
and thank you sweet Lea,
Hugs to you Pinkie Denise

[tinker]

I am thankful for your words!
Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving, filled with many blessings to count ~ xo

[le petit cabinet de curiosites]

By the way , I forgot !! I wish you a wonderful thanksgiving

[le petit cabinet de curiosites]

You are such a gem , Lea. I should practice this thing of 5 words ..It is a very good thing

[nicol]

You
Me
Faith
Sharing
Friends
You are right...simple and true xox N

[Rambler]

Happy Thanksgiving Lea...

and I surely want to try five words technique.

[eb]

Lea:

here,

now,

you,

me,

turkey tomorrow...

and SO much more...

isn't my sis a sweetie?

xox - eb

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!

and YES - I will do this 5 thanks a day - very good daily practice and THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

xox - eb - again...

[Donna O.]

You ALWAYS make me think!
(That was five words for you!)
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Lea!
Back to the stove...
XO
D.

[Jill]

Oh Lea.. what a wonderful thing to do. I will give it a try...
1. warmth... we had our first snow today... brrrr.
2. beauty.... we had our first snow today.
3. excitement... in my students eyes.... we had our first snow today.
4. giggles.... from sweet children as they caught snowflakes on their tongue.... yes... we had our first snow today.
5.peacefulness... quiet flakes... we had our first snow today!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Everyday is a blessing!
xoxoxox

[Miss Maddie's]

Dear Lea, May your labyrinth lead you to a table full of Nature's harvest surrounded by those dearest to your heart.
Happy Thankgiving! Susan