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Daily Question, September 30

Who deserves my thanks right now?

  • Arleen

    Probably, people I don’t get to thank. People that are working for my benefit without my awareness. Scientists working on a vaccine for COVID, health care workers, farmers, truckers, public safety, and others similar. These people are working to keep me healthy and safe, fed and nourished. People I don’t even know.

  • Malag

    The people who kept the coffee shop open enabling me to have a semblance of normality, have a coffee, sit out and chat.

  • Dusty Su

    The birds who live in or visit the big trees outside my attic window. Plonked in suburbia in a strange city during lockdown in strict isolation they are my connection to God and the fact that life goes on.

  • Sunflower
    I am so grateful for being able to be with a group of very kind people, and all the group and especially our leader during this intense experience which we are allowed to undergo deserve my deep thanks right now. All these kindred souls who are joining this retreat as well as all the many people who provide the many things to make it happen are so very kind and helpful. And then there are the ones who prepared the location; the ones who grew the plants for having the gift of eating vegetarian f...

    I am so grateful for being able to be with a group of very kind people, and all the group and especially our leader during this intense experience which we are allowed to undergo deserve my deep thanks right now. All these kindred souls who are joining this retreat as well as all the many people who provide the many things to make it happen are so very kind and helpful. And then there are the ones who prepared the location; the ones who grew the plants for having the gift of eating vegetarian food and the ones who offer the delicious food for us and the ones who prepare it carefully. The ones who clean the place so that we may feel fully comfortable; and the ones who find joy in offering beauty. It requires so many hands and hearts to make it happen in the wholehearted and loving way it is done. All these and most probably many more kindred hearts who offer so generous of themselves to just make this happen for us deserve my gratitude and big thanks.

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  • Don Jones

    I don’t know that anyone deserves my thanks. I am incredibly thankful. For example, I don’t think my Guriji “needs” my thanks, in fact I am sure of that. My deepest thanks to him are expressed by bringing the seeds he planted within me to full bloom. Perhaps its the same for those around me. The deep expression of my thanks comes from who I am and what I do.

  • Linda

    All of the firefighters who continue to fight gargantuan blazes in California and the Pacific Northwest. Thank you all!

  • Lauryn

    My partner of 7 months deserves my thanks… we moved in together about two months ago after living 5 hrs apart. I love being able to share every day with him – just experiencing life through this quarantine. After 10+ years In a toxic lonely relationship, I finally managed to get out, and moved across the country in search of new life experiences. I am thankful to myself for having the courage and drive to make this happen and I am thankful to my partner for opening his heart to me.

  • Etta

    My family for helping me stay positive.

  • Zenith

    Myself and you people. Without my grateful practice I would not be doing very well. Thank you.

  • DeVonna

    I am thankful to God, the Creator of the Universe and Author of the seasons…it is 64 degrees this morning after a sultry summer of triple digits. I relish the change because it reminds me that nothing lasts forever. Blessings to you, my Friends!

  • Present Moment

    I give my thanks to all You people who both create and contribute to this website. Although I don’t visit the lounge, I look forward every day to reading these words from the heart

  • Michele

    All my family, friends, and former co workers who prayed for me and were routing for me to find a job deserve my thanks and appreciation right now. My 2nd family, my Irish Timoney Monday Nighters especially – they are such a kind, compassionate, caring group of individuals that I am so happy to be a part of and know. Thank you to everyone on this website as well. Thank you gratefulness.org for allowing me to grow as a person and incorporate you into my daily life. Bright blessings:)

  • GCharlotte

    My parents. The earth of folks.

  • pkr

    My mom……❤️

  • sunnypatti
    God. As I was meditating a little earlier, I was thinking about how good my life is. It's come to a place I never woud have expected 5 years ago when I was still involved in a toxic relationship. Without God, I never would have found the motivation to do the right things for myself, and would not be where I am right now... sitting in my brand new home in the quiet country with my soulmate sleeping in the next room, cat by my side on the bench, and dog running around the yard outside. I wouldn't ...

    God. As I was meditating a little earlier, I was thinking about how good my life is. It’s come to a place I never woud have expected 5 years ago when I was still involved in a toxic relationship. Without God, I never would have found the motivation to do the right things for myself, and would not be where I am right now… sitting in my brand new home in the quiet country with my soulmate sleeping in the next room, cat by my side on the bench, and dog running around the yard outside. I wouldn’t have been able to move into a leadership position at work without God’s help, either. I have always believed in a Power bigger than myself, but when I really let go and trusted in God, my life blossomed like a lotus.

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  • Patricia

    Right now, in this moment? My husband, taking out and then feeding our dog in the pre-dawn. But also I give my whole-hearted thanks to one of my brothers who has taken on lots of additional work and responsibility for our extended family.

  • Javier Visionquest

    A remote native grandmother who’s name I never knew, who’s face I’ve never seen, for the invitation to become a different person than I was raised to be, a stronger and more compassionate person than ever hoped for. Through her gift, passed over generations and directly to me alone, we shall meet someday.

  • Trish

    My sweetheart deserves my thanks. He’s very generous w/ his time & his love. He has a quick wit, an adventurous spirit & beautiful soul. He clearly adores me & I carry that w/ me everyday. He makes a mean curry & even cleans up afterward. Dang…..I thank him & my lucky stars⭐️

  • Kevin

    First, let me begin by saying “thank you” to the good folks on the Gratefulness Team who keep this valuable resource going day after day and year after year.

    I think that I am up to date in the “expressing my thankfulness” to others department. However, today’s question will come along as I begin my day and I’m betting I will have a name or two by lunchtime. So, thank you, again!

  • devy

    M’y wife who is still working at home through this pandemic and is having long stressful days. Even though she is finding it difficult and frustrating she still takes time to be with me and show how much she cares about us. Also the essential services people who are working through this difficult time

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