In my life, I’ve found that when I count my blessings, I feel more present. There’s something about being in a place of gratitude with a peaceful heart that helps me to rise above the fray of life’s troubles.
So this morning I awoke to count my blessings since it is Thanksgiving. I lit a favorite pumpkin spice candle in the kitchen to allow the scent to waft through our home and bring a cheery presence.
As I sipped my coffee in the early quiet morning hours, a rush of gratitude enveloped me. I am grateful to be here today. I am grateful for my children, my family and friends. I am grateful for this precious moment of tranquility.
This is the first major holiday without my parents. If I allowed myself to wallow in the sadness, it would be a shame, so I shed a few tears that needed to escape. Then I sat quietly thinking of them. It only feels hard to deal with emotionally if I allow that to be in my thoughts. If I feel grateful for the love my deceased parents and I shared, then there’s a different perspective. For I don’t believe they are gone from my life, but instead, very present in a spiritual way. For that, I’m grateful.
So on this Thanksgiving, I extend my heartlight to yours with gratitude for our friendship. I pray you have a lovely day filled with an abundance of gratitude for the blessings in your life. Hold your loved ones close in heart. Be kind and compassionate. Shine your heartlights for all to see. May a chorus of counting our blessings be felt across the world.
Shine On!
xo
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!❤️
Thank you Lindsay! I hope you had a lovely one with your family! ❤️
And you are a blessing to everyone!
Aww…thank you so much! I feel the same way about you!! xo
Happy Thanksgiving dearest Yvonne. Sending you warm pumpkin spice aromas filled with comfort and joy and gratitude for your heart shining so bright.
Thank you so much Louise! I hope all is well with you and send you a huge hug!
Gratitude and a peaceful heart. Yes! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Same to you Anne! xo
Beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving.
Thank you. Same to you!
Happy Thanksgiving. It is a very good time to reflect on our blessings, and certainly the love our parents gave us is high on that list. My father died over 37 years ago, but I think of him daily.
Sending love! Happy Thanksgiving!
Very beautiful and heartfelt kind lady, a love personified. And thank you for sharing that beauty from a journey with those you love and hold within. They are also sharing yours and smiling at the light you’ve become. Many blessings for the Grace and Gratitude you share and returned in kind my friend. May it always be so ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋
Thank you so much Mark! Your kindness and generosity of spirit are welcomed here. I appreciate our friendship. May all be well in your world and may the dolphins, the birds and all the wildlife be singing for you!❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋
❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋