Thursday, November 14, 2013

Gratitude

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. Cicero

I am grateful for those of you who read my posts and follow this blog. I'm giving away my Becoming Free, A Woman's Guide to Inner Strength as a thank you. Leave a comment to enter the drawing. I'm grateful you dropped by.

Some thoughts on gratitude

Enjoy the beauty of your surroundings. I love the fall colors

Spend a day giving thanks for the beauties around you.
1.                  Sit on the patio and enjoy the last of the warm sunshine.
2.                  Notice the birds in your area and appreciate their beauty.

Be grateful for your friends.
1.                  I don't know about you, but my friends keep me going.
2.                  Send emails to your friends, thanking them for their love.
3.                  Compliment each of your friends during the day.  
    


Thank family members for all they do for you.
1.                  Have a Secret Pal week in your family.
2.                  Make 'I love you' cards.
3.                  Hug everyone at least twice a day.

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. John F. Kennedy

Have a great day! Christy


Posted by Christy Monson at 6:00 AM

25 comments:

  1. Erika MarieNovember 15, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    I am grateful for my daughter, and thank you for being part of this blog hop! Erika Messer, abbyswarriormom(at)aol(dot)com :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. Beautiful DisasterNovember 16, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    I'm grateful for family, my health and a warm roof over my head.
    Thanks,
    Lori :)

    lorih824 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  3. DeniseNovember 16, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    I'm grateful that all my family lives very close by, and we're all still very close. Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Catherine LeeNovember 16, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    15 years ago next month, I had a bone marrow transplant (BMT) for leukemia. I'm thankful for my life and for my bone marrow donor--my brother.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Jamie Leigh MartinNovember 17, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Grateful for my beautiful wife.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Holly LetsonNovember 17, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    I like how you made this entry for the hop better than the others I have visited thus far.

    I am grateful to be alive and healthy.

    bookaholicholly at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  7. UnknownNovember 17, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    I am grateful for my family, friends, and my wonderful pets. Thank you for your appreciation of your followers. michelle_willms(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  8. UnknownNovember 17, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    I love that quote from JFK, it's one I've never heard before. We have a little plaque on our entry table that I get out the second Halloween is over - it says "An attitude of gratitude brings joy." I try to live by that throughout the year, especially when I'm feeling overwhelmed with all life throws at me some days. Striving to live a grateful life brings much needed peace. I love your blog Aunt Chris and you too.
    Lynnette

    ReplyDelete
  9. UnknownNovember 18, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    I am grateful for my family. They mean everything to me.
    Thank You for being part of this giveaway
    crystaley73 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  10. LAWonderNovember 20, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    I am grateful for wonderful; clean authors as you!!
    I would love to win a copy for our duel county library!

    ReplyDelete
  11. UnknownNovember 22, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Beautiful pictures!
    ghwasd at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  12. Linda KishNovember 23, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    I am thankful for my family and my health.

    ReplyDelete
  13. MeghanNovember 23, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    I am thankful for so many things in my life!... including this giveaway!
    mestith at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  14. UnknownNovember 25, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I am very grateful for the mornings that are given to me as well as the nights and my amazing 3 children.

    ReplyDelete
  15. UnknownNovember 25, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    I am so grateful for my family without them I would not be able to make it.
    TAMMY HUDSON
    HUBTIVOLI1@YAHOO.COM

    ReplyDelete
  16. UnknownNovember 26, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    I am grateful for my friends and family. Also grateful for all the authors in this giveaway. Dcpooh55@cox.net

    ReplyDelete
  17. Kelly Blackwell @ Heres My Take On ItNovember 27, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Wonderful post. I am grateful for my mother who has always inspired me to be a saver so I can be a giver. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

    KellysShining(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  18. Jesse Kimmel-FreemanNovember 28, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    I'm grateful for my family, the roof over our heads, and the amazing people that come into our lives just when we seem to need them the most.
    Thanks for the giveaway and happy turkey day if you celebrate it.
    Jesse
    jesse.kimmelfreeman@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  19. UnknownNovember 28, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    I'm grateful for my life.
    erma2167@att.net

    ReplyDelete
  20. scottsgalNovember 28, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    I'm grateful for my family's health and happiness

    ReplyDelete
  21. CMaloneNovember 29, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    It's great to find other LDS bloggers out there in the blogsphere. I happen to be an author myself - just getting started in the business although I've written LDS stories for a long time. Thank you for the giveaway.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Katie AmandaNovember 29, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Nice picture! I'm grateful for friends, family, and my pup! :)
    katieamanda1(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  23. UnknownNovember 30, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Thank you for the amazing giveaway!!!

    cwyant3498@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  24. UnknownNovember 30, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Thanks!
    aroach021892@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  25. ryan jamesFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    Make Money Online is very easy now, In Internet system we have now best earning system without any work, Just Invest some Money into your Business and Make Perfect Life time Earnings with this Business.
    Join Now for Make Perfect Business and Earn Money online from home.
    www.hotfxearnings.com

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)