Fall Inspiration :: Be thankful

Be Thankful

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary
Because it means you’ve made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.

GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings.

- Author Unknown - 

Wishing you all the joys and gratitude of Thanksgiving.

                                     xx,    

Fall Inspiration : Gratitude

“When we become more fully aware that our success is due in large measure to the loyalty, helpfulness, and encouragement we have received from others, our desire grows to pass on similar gifts. Gratitude spurs us on to prove ourselves worthy of what others have done for us. The spirit of gratitude is a powerful energizer.” 

— Wilferd A. Peterson 


Happy Wednesday.

xx,    

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The Enchanting Days of November

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November is my most favorite month of the entire year!  

In a part of the country where the temperatures continue to be too warm for my liking, it finally announces Fall has arrived.  It is the unofficial start of the Holiday season and is home to many of my favorite personal events.... my birthday, the birthdays of some of my dearest friends, my anniversary, and my favorite holiday of the year... Thanksgiving! 

I always dream of Paris at this time of year... the crisp Fall days with long walks along the Seine and reflections of my fabulous wedding there many years ago... or enchanting birthday and anniversary celebrations with which I was fortunate enough to be blessed. They are memories that warm my heart and make me feel grateful.

I find November brings with it a different reflection on gratitude... perhaps because of Thanksgiving but I am more inclined to think it is due to the last calm before the crazy holiday storm... A peaceful time that somehow makes its quiet voice heard amongst the chaos. I once read that "gratitude is the mark of a noble soul and a refined character"... so maybe it is just an enlightened appreciation that comes with age.

The British author, Robert Holden, says "The real gift of gratitude is that the more grateful you are, the more present you become."  I could not agree more. 

Here's to enchanting November days and a little quiet before the storm.

                                                     xx,  

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