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Gratefulness
Gratefulness has supported me, through good & bad. I try to make it a way of life and to incorporate it into daily life where I can.
Seeing my three oldest nieces with their new foster family. I was filled with awe from how their new ‘parents’ have taken the girls on and in such a short period of time made such an amazing positive difference in their life. I am humbled and filled with gratitude for them.
Last year! With the support and drive from my coach I made choices that I would have previously procrastinated over. That means that I begin this year with a purpose and motivation for the future, which with all the negativity around gives me something positive to focus on. The fact my choice will be good for me is lovely, but the fact it will benefit others too is simply amazing.
With new focus. My WI group is aiming for 3million steps in January for charity, my new years resolution is to hide my phone away while studying, and I am learning a new language. Focus.
That it is ok for me to plan a future, a future that starts with me and what I want to give to the world. I do not need to be everybody’s rock.
That it is ok to focus on me, because allowing myself to do so has benefits for all.
Going for it and making some decisions for next year, without procrastinating like I often do.
The kindness of strangers x
The battles we all face with mental health and the contemplation of suicide. My mother made many attempts to take her own life, my sister did take her own life and this year my brother tried to do so. I am now training to become a therapist, am in year one of a three year journey.
By visiting this site, writing down what I am grateful for, sharing gratefulness with my community, saying thank you, ending each day remembering the things to be grateful for – no matter how small.
Looking out of my window and breathing in the view, especially on this frosty morning, beautiful.
My family, friends, community, colleagues, neighbours, for those strangers that are yet to become friends. I am thankful to all I know and will know in one way or another.
Lockdown has eased and we are now in our tiers which means my friends can reopen their businesses. I feel for so many of them. Also the news of a vaccine starting next week.
Stop and pause for a moment, put the brakes on my mind and refocus,.
I am so fortunate to be part of this community which brings grounding, I hope by contributing I help this site thrive. I also run a business and community group which brings me joy as the members are so supportive of each other and to help the members thrive I promote them as best I can, and I am buying as many Christmas gifts from them as local businesses as possible. My village community fills me with wonder and amazement and I help it thrive by working hard to produce a balanced Parish New...
I am so fortunate to be part of this community which brings grounding, I hope by contributing I help this site thrive. I also run a business and community group which brings me joy as the members are so supportive of each other and to help the members thrive I promote them as best I can, and I am buying as many Christmas gifts from them as local businesses as possible. My village community fills me with wonder and amazement and I help it thrive by working hard to produce a balanced Parish News each month, filing the pages with hope and love. Most recently I have become part of a community with a therapy course I am taking, I can help my fellow classmates thrive by being honest and open and supportive and giving my time. I have never been part of so many different communities and I feel immensely thankful to each one, they all make my live fuller.
A family called the Walsh’s. They have stepped forward to foster my three teenage nieces following the loss of their father. People thought that my husband and I would be the ones to take them in, as had we over the years when we have contemplated the ‘what if’ factor. But that scenario would not benefit us or the girls. The kindness and sacrifice the Walsh family are offering means that the girls can continue their lives as they all wish, they do not have the upheaval of mo...
A family called the Walsh’s. They have stepped forward to foster my three teenage nieces following the loss of their father. People thought that my husband and I would be the ones to take them in, as had we over the years when we have contemplated the ‘what if’ factor. But that scenario would not benefit us or the girls. The kindness and sacrifice the Walsh family are offering means that the girls can continue their lives as they all wish, they do not have the upheaval of moving to us, 250 miles away, they can stay in their schools, keep their friends and continue on their paths as they had imagined. They are so excited about the new chapter in their lives. It pains me that we are not the ones taking up the strain, but in my heart of hearts I know that we could not cope with them living with us and this way they retain their lives and so do we. I am forever in debt to the Walsh family, and my body bursts with gratitude for what they are doing.
Myself. I often forget to nurture myself and I take myself for granted, my strength and my compassion for others, my head and my heart. Then one day it sneaks up on me and I am not quiet me anymore. If I take myself for granted then I am no longer all the positive attributes I wish to uphold, my values get lost. If I stop taking myself for granted, that is the starting point for not taking anything else for granted too.
Anything and everything becomes available. Anything feels possible and achievable. Positivity radiates when I wake up grateful and shines to light my way for the day.
Helen, yes you have the strength, well done for recognising that. Though you are not alone, this community is here for you.
Beautiful words, thank you
Howie, what a very heartfelt and honest answer. I hope that your mum stays safe and well. Embrace the joy of seeing her, albeit it in difficult circumstances. I feel for you. Safe journey.
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