The 2024 Gratitude Challenge Wrap Up
November 29, 2024I tried. I really did.
I really wanted to be part of this year’s Gratitude
Challenge, but I only managed to post about half of the time (which is better
than I expected, to be honest). The good thing was that even if I didn’t post
something for the day’s prompt, I did at least look at the prompt and
think about what I was grateful for in relation to it. The gratitude is the
point, not necessarily the public sharing of it. I always appreciate the chance
to reflect on what I’m grateful for.
So here are six of my favorite posts from this year’s
Gratitude Challenge. As always, thanks to Positively Present for creating and sponsoring
the challenge.
It’s been a long time since I posted here, and it’s been a rough few weeks (two hurricanes, etc.) but I can’t resist joining @positivelypresent’s annual Gratitude Challenge. Today’s prompt is comfort. My dog, Luna, is a source of comfort when I'm stressed (that is, if she's not causing the stress). A snuggle with her is guaranteed to bring down your blood pressure.
Day 2 Animals
Animals (today's Gratitude Challenge prompt) play a big role in my life. I love animals in general, and especially love my own beasts. I'm so very grateful that the one pictured here is still with me. He's an old guy and has had a rough year. Several times I thought I was about to lose him. But he's feeling good right now—so good that he's being naughty by splashing water out of the water trough. I guess to create his own pond?? Sorry, @cottonwoodequestriancenter
Day 3 Time
The most important thing I've learned about time is that it passes. Good times come and they go. So do hard times. That's something to be grateful for.
The most important thing I've learned about time is that it passes. Good times come and they go. So do hard times. That's something to be grateful for.
Day 5 Hope
I was thinking about today's Gratitude Challenge prompt, hope, I came upon a post written by Jenny Lawson (@thebloggess ). She wrote, “We may not be able to see what comes ahead but I know that no matter what, I’m here with you…around a flickering candle that will continue to shine. And I know that when my candle goes out you’ll lend me your flame…and vice versa. That’s how hope grows. That’s how kindness spreads.” Here's to helping the light of hope shine.
I was thinking about today's Gratitude Challenge prompt, hope, I came upon a post written by Jenny Lawson (@thebloggess ). She wrote, “We may not be able to see what comes ahead but I know that no matter what, I’m here with you…around a flickering candle that will continue to shine. And I know that when my candle goes out you’ll lend me your flame…and vice versa. That’s how hope grows. That’s how kindness spreads.” Here's to helping the light of hope shine.
Day 24 Beauty
Lately my camera roll has been 90 percent reference pictures of items I need to replace, things I'm trying to sell, or shots of hurricane mess and cleanup. Not a lot of stereotypical “beauty,” for today's Gratitude Challenge prompt. I scrolled back nearly a year to find these shots from a sunset beach walk with some friends. (For me, beauty is most often found in nature.) Time to make some plans that don't involve home repairs.
Lately my camera roll has been 90 percent reference pictures of items I need to replace, things I'm trying to sell, or shots of hurricane mess and cleanup. Not a lot of stereotypical “beauty,” for today's Gratitude Challenge prompt. I scrolled back nearly a year to find these shots from a sunset beach walk with some friends. (For me, beauty is most often found in nature.) Time to make some plans that don't involve home repairs.
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Day 27 Quotes
Today's Gratitude Challenge prompt is “quotes.” Here's a favorite of mine, by a favorite artist:
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”—Vincent van Gogh
Today's Gratitude Challenge prompt is “quotes.” Here's a favorite of mine, by a favorite artist:
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”—Vincent van Gogh
It’s true of life as well as art.
I hope you have much to be grateful for today and every day.
Thank you so much for reading my posts and newsletters, and for taking the time
to comment. It means more to me than you know and I’m grateful for you every day.
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