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  1. Kelen Quintana
    Sailor Moon
    3 months ago

    I can thank the smoke alarm for alerting me to smoke and therefore getting out of a situation that wasn’t working for or serving me. I am very grateful for the chance to grow, learn, and continue evolving and recentering myself into a life that i enjoy living.

  2. Robin Ann
    Robin Ann
    3 months ago

    As I mentioned yesterday, my daughter was offered a great job! I’ve been supporting her and had no doubt in my mind the the good Lord would help me manage everything after her Sober living scholarship ended in May (My Grateful perspective!). We have been so busy at work since Memorial week-end so I’ve been able to get over time income which has been a tremendous help. Her Dad is retired but I do manage to get him to frequently sent her a $50 gift card too. We are both extremely happy and proud of her. All is going in a wonderful direction!

  3. Linda72766
    Linda
    3 months ago

    My husband is returning home today after a two month stay in rehab. He is very weak and scared. I will do my best to make him feel safe and comfortable. It is a daunting task when the person you love and have always depended on emotionally is struggling.

    1. Yram
      Yram
      3 months ago

      Yes, this is difficult. Give yourself positive thoughts. I tape uplifing quotes on my bathroom mirror. I will hold you in my energy thoughts.

    2. Michele
      Michele
      3 months ago

      Thinking of you and your husband – may you both find peace, strength and comfort in each other.

    3. Mary
      Mary
      3 months ago

      This sounds scary for you too Linda.
      I’m wishing the best for you and your husband.

    4. Ose
      Ose
      3 months ago

      Best wishes for recovery and healing, dear Linda. May all be well again soon for you and your husband. May all blessings be with you.

    5. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      3 months ago

      May healing prevail for you and your husband, Linda.

    6. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      3 months ago

      Thinking of you and sending strength to you during this difficult time for you and your husband. Maybe some Certified Nursing Assistant help?

    7. Anna
      Anna
      3 months ago

      I know what you say, dear Linda, you are not alone, don’t force yourself and take care also of you.

      1. Mary
        Mary
        3 months ago

        Hello dear Anna! Sending my love to you!♥️

      2. Linda72766
        Linda
        3 months ago

        Thank you, Anna. Your words are very comforting.

  4. Barb C
    Barb C
    3 months ago

    I’m fortunate not to have major challenges right now like those some of you are facing. I know life can turn on a dime and a big one can show up any day of the week. I’m grateful for the things I have in place that will help when (not if) that moment arrives: a stable job doing work I enjoy, healthcare benefits for when those physical challenges come along, a loving husband, grown children who are handling their lives well, a wonderful home and neighborhood in a town I’ve learned to love since moving here nearly 4 years ago. Any of those can produce its own surprise and I don’t take any of this for granted.

  5. pkr29022
    pkr
    3 months ago

    Starting & ending my day with a grateful attitude makes all the “stuff” in between more manageable. And most of the things going on in my life are pretty good however, I do have challenges as I continue on this path of creating a new life for myself. Attitude is everything, IMHO..
    Peace to All 🕊️.

  6. Patti
    sunnypatti
    3 months ago

    My current challenge is being patient while our potential home buyers finish their due diligence. They had an inspector come out this past Monday morning, and my husband and I are anxiously awaiting the results so that we can move forward with this process. Our home is only a few years old, so the structure and all of the really important things are fine, so I know this will work out, but it’s the waiting to hear part that is tough! We are so ready to get out of here! My grateful perspective reminds me that everything has been working out for our transition, despite a few bumps in the road – all which I have viewed as lessons. And now, my grateful perspective is helping me by showing me that we have people who want to buy our home, and that we have a contract despite the weird ‘market’ that’s happening around us.

    1. Yram
      Yram
      3 months ago

      Wishing you continued blessings!

  7. Carol Ann Conner
    Carol
    3 months ago

    A grateful perspective has been sustaining me for several weeks with the passing of my sister and the issues with my air conditioning and electrical panel. Furnace and air conditioner will be installed today and the electrician put in a new electrical panel yesterday. I must admit that I am weary and apprehensive. I’m having trouble staying in the moment.

    1. Yram
      Yram
      3 months ago

      🤗

    2. Mary
      Mary Mantei
      3 months ago

      Dear Carol, your life has been upended in challenging and emotional ways. Consider allowing yourself the spaciousness to feel all these things and know your foundation is sturdy. You have taught me that about you. Grace and peace to you my Friend.

      1. Carol Ann Conner
        Carol
        3 months ago

        Thank you, Mary. Your words are so helpful. Feel and Heal

    3. Michele
      Michele
      3 months ago

      Carol, I can emphasize with you – I had to replace both my electrical and A/C in one year, major finances. Good luck, wishing you awesome, professional companies/workers.

      1. Carol Ann Conner
        Carol
        3 months ago

        Michele, You are right. It is expensive! I keep reminding myself of the people around the world who are living in tents with no where to go. Some have been in camps in Syria for years. I am blessed to have a roof over my head and heating and cooling that should be turned on later today.

    4. Anna
      Anna
      3 months ago

      Dear Catol, don’t worry and trust that everything will turn in a good way for you.
      With love.

      1. Carol Ann Conner
        Carol
        3 months ago

        Yes, the importance of trust.

    5. Pilgrim
      Pilgrim
      3 months ago

      Sending your prayers, my friend.

      1. Carol Ann Conner
        Carol
        3 months ago

        Pilgrim…thanks…deeply appreciated

    6. pkr29022
      pkr
      3 months ago

      Dear Carol, offering up a prayer or 2 for you & love. 🙏🏻❤️

      1. Carol Ann Conner
        Carol
        3 months ago

        PKR, Your prayers are deeply appreciated and I feel the love!

  8. L
    Loc Tran
    3 months ago

    I don’t have a current challenge as if now, but a grateful perspective helps me enjoy the easy stretches while they last.

    1. Barb C
      Barb C
      3 months ago

      Great answer, Loc. I don’t have any major challenges right now but life is always right there so you never know what’s coming.

      1. L
        Loc Tran
        3 months ago

        Thanks Barb. This reminds me of some of your answers to past questions similar to this one when you talked about how your mom taught you not to fish for problems. It’s very tempting to do that on this type of question. A version of me even last year would have started out with the line “I don’t know what challenges I really have. I’ll give it some thought. I’m sure something will come up…”

  9. Charlie T
    Charlie T
    3 months ago

    Currently, I am fortunate not to have
    any large challenges. But maybe this is
    my grateful attitude at work. I have the
    usual small challenges and of course my
    attitude of gratitude helps me keep them
    in perspective.
    Now, thinking about how fortunate I am,
    I realize that I am part of, and a contributor
    to (via my tax dollars) towards injustice
    in places far away. My only concern and
    wish, is that everyone, the world over, could
    live in safety and security as I do.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      3 months ago

      That is always my wish too.

    2. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      3 months ago

      In the words of Rodney King “Can’t we all just get along?”

    3. Barb C
      Barb C
      3 months ago

      Thank you for this wish, Charlie. I share it.

    4. Carol Ann Conner
      Carol
      3 months ago

      Charlie, It is my thought that our species has to evolve for that to happen.

    5. L
      Loc Tran
      3 months ago

      Charlie, in a perfect world, it would be great if more people live like us.

  10. Nannette
    Nannette
    3 months ago

    As many of you know I have had quite the health challenge this summer. Some days; I get down as I cannot do all I did before this heart “event”. Yesterday morning I was taking my walk…and was telling myself negative things…Will I ever get back to “myself”…how will I do it? Then I realized that it was not long ago that I needed help to get out of bed- needed help to shower and dress….Now! I am independent again, I can go for a walk by myself, I am walking without any difficulty, back to cooking and cleaning…and sleeping again without sweating and being miserable (the medicines that I was taking had horrible side effects). So when it comes down to it…I am VERY grateful for the me I am now…I hope to improve–and hopefully that will happen. I have HOPE!! and I know that the Lord is with me. Acknowledging that things are better…is the opening of gratefulness!!

    1. Yram
      Yram
      3 months ago

      Gold stars and high fives. That is amazing!

    2. Mary
      Mary Mantei
      3 months ago

      Nanette, you have come so far, and you are seeing it! Let’s do a virtual happy dance together!💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

    3. Michele
      Michele
      3 months ago

      Keep up the positivity:)

    4. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      3 months ago

      Nannette, Good to hear the talk of capabilities instead of circumstances.

    5. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      3 months ago

      Nannette, it certainly sounds like each day you are feeling stronger, that is great to hear!

    6. pkr29022
      pkr
      3 months ago

      Nannette, praying for you.🙏🏻
      Positive affirmations are a must. Stay strong & be gentle with yourself.❤️

    7. Carol Ann Conner
      Carol
      3 months ago

      Nannette, It sounds like you are making great progress.

  11. Jenifer
    Jenifer
    3 months ago

    On yesterdays post, I wrote about being upset with myself for not setting boundaries with others and going back to my old habits of not sticking up for myself. However, I am practicing gratefulness by seeing this is as just another opportunity for me to grow

  12. Mary
    Mary Mantei
    3 months ago

    I have a physical challenge coming up this weekend that I have chosen to participate in. An off road mountain bike race, 28 miles in length. I am calling it a « ride » with 2500 of my friends rather than a race. So you can see I am taking a rather casual approach! And still, it is a challenge. And I am utterly grateful and excited that my mind and body can join in. To remember this is my prayer.

    1. Michele
      Michele
      3 months ago

      Enjoy your bike race Mary 🙂

      1. Mary
        Mary Mantei
        3 months ago

        Thank you, Michelle! Your good wishes bolster me!

    2. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      3 months ago

      This is awesome, take your time and I know you will do great! Good for you : )

      1. Mary
        Mary Mantei
        3 months ago

        Thanks so much Robin Ann! Now you are going with me!🩷

    3. Charlie T
      Charlie T
      3 months ago

      Mary! As a fellow off road enthusiast,
      I am so happy that you are doing this.
      Have a blast for me too!

      1. Mary
        Mary Mantei
        3 months ago

        Thank you, Charlie. And thanks for sharing your enthusiasm for the trails as well. Your energy is now shared!🚵🏼‍♂️

    4. Nannette
      Nannette
      3 months ago

      WOW, Mary!! i admire you! Wishing you a great ride with your “friends”. Prayers will follow you!!

      1. Mary
        Mary Mantei
        3 months ago

        Thank you so much Nanette. I appreciate your enthusiasm and prayers.🚵🏼‍♂️🚵🏼‍♂️🚵🏼‍♂️

  13. D
    Deann
    3 months ago

    A grateful perspective allows me to notice what is out the windows when a door seems to keep closing- this leads to the realization that there are so many beautiful and heartening things surrounding me even during the challenge.

  14. Avril
    Avril
    3 months ago

    I am feeling a little restless at work. I was hoping to had a promotion by this time last year. I am pausing and leaning fully into gratefulness. First, I am employed at during what may be a recession—I need to celebrate that above all. Secondly, I have a job where I have a tremendous capacity to do good. I run a philonthropically driven free health care program. Next, I have flexibility to be with my girls. Lastly, I love my colleagues and patients. Perhaps, this is all I need to be doing and my disequilibrium is simply unhealthy ambition. Again, when I pause, I have so many blessings. I can be in this space as long as I need to.

    1. Yram
      Yram
      3 months ago

      All will be well!

    2. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      3 months ago

      Yes there could be a recession lurking. Someone I used to work with is losing his job after 8 yrs of employment.
      My son has been a little restless too and I warned him not to be right now.

    3. D
      Deann
      3 months ago

      Avril, I am exactly where you are. There are days I think I should move on to a different job but like you I have a schedule that allows me to put my family first, I look forward to going to work, and even though I don’t have a philanthropic position I do work with the community and know I am meant to be in a customer service position.

      However, I was passed over for a position of advancement from someone from outside and it makes me question my future and standing. There will come a time I need more.

      What helps me is the grateful perspective that I have lived a life that has allowed me to experience more than work and that is why I didn’t have the checklist the other person had. Your door will open and it will be an advancement that allows you to be there for your kids. Keep your head up and keep believing in yourself. May you soon get the recognition you deserve!

      1. Avril
        Avril
        3 months ago

        I appreciate you so much Deann

      2. Barb C
        Barb C
        3 months ago

        What a healthy attitude, Deann! The satisfaction of leading a life with balance and not making work our “everything” is so valuable and important.

  15. Michele
    Michele
    3 months ago

    Starting and ending your day with gratefulness is a good practice.
    Seeing others perspectives can be helpful too.
    Loving kindness to all who are in a current challenge 🤗

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