Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Let's make a gratitude list! - by Magdalena Scott

Photo by Edu Lauton on Unsplash

There's never been a better time to make a gratitude list, has there?

I mean, like, EVER?

The last few weeks have been hard for all of us residents of Earth, and we're not out of the woods yet. Some moments, hours, and days I experience anxiety, overwhelm, and hopelessness.

But I'm often surprised at how many things I can be grateful for. And I know I'm not the only one. So let's talk about it.

Okay, I'll go first. And I'll list several things to give you time to think about yours. (Yes, this is a group project. I know, I know, you always hated group projects in school, but this one is different. You'll be glad you participated. It will make you feel better!)

1. Despite sheltering in place, I was able to share my son's birthday dinner with him and my daughter-in-law by way of Google Hangouts. He blew out the candles on the beautiful, home-baked cake at their home, and I blew out the ones I'd stuck into an oat muffin.

1.a. And! We have a virtual game night each week the same way. Such fun.

2. My cat has calmed down after a period of acting out. (I think she has accepted that she's stuck with me for the duration. Thank goodness, because at least one of us was going to need medication.)

3. I've spent many hours in the old West, reading historical sweet romances.

4. Taste of Home's recipe for brown sugar oat muffins.

4.a. Having all the ingredients on hand for said muffins.
4.b. Eating said muffins.

5. Permitted walks outdoors in actual springtime (instead of jumping from winter to summer as we've done for several years). Many days have been gorgeous, and the birds are so happy. (Okay, that's more than one point of gratitude for number five but you get the idea.)

Now it's your turn. Share something(s) from your gratitude list, please!


USA Today Bestselling Author Magdalena Scott is a practicing minimalist, having downsized from a 3,000 square foot house to a studio apartment, where her Giant Closet continues to resist taming. When not writing at home or spending time with family and friends, she loves to travel–carry-on baggage only–and is always pleasantly surprised at the kindness of strangers.


Website: https://magdalenascott.com/


12 comments:

  1. I'm grateful for reading books again.

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    1. Thank you for sharing that, Margaret. Reading is such a blessing.

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  2. I'm grateful for friends like you, Magdalena.

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    1. Now you've made we all weepy, Jan. I'm grateful for you too!!

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  3. Flowers! They're beautiful here in Nor-Cal. My roses are in their first spring bloom--just covered in gorgeous color. All around me, neighbors have blooming iris and perennials of all sorts. The dogwoods in pink and white are ethereal. I do love flowers! And I am deeply grateful for this beauty at this time.

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    1. The flowers are beautiful here too, Susan. Thank you for sharing!!

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  4. I'm grateful for all the technology that allows us to keep in touch during this time. We've been doing Facetime with our granddaughters, and because they are stuck at home, they call grandma and grandpa when they get bored. :) Yesterday they played the silliest game with us. We are having a heat wave. Tomorrow it's supposed to be 100. I have curtailed my daily outdoor walks because of the heat but also because of the pollen. I walked outside every day last week, and I got really congested. This is the first year the pollen has really bothered me. The desert is certainly in bloom.

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    1. Merrillee, yes, thankful for the technology. It keeps us in touch with those we love, and helps provide needed information and entertainment. I don't know how many face mask tutorials I've watched on youtube. And cooking demonstrations, etc etc. So sorry about your allergy problems. And that heat--yikes! Take care. :)

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  5. Feeling gratitude lifts my heart and my spirits. Thank you for reminding me to find things to be grateful for!

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  6. I'm also grateful for knowing wonderful women like you, Magdalena, and the technology that allows me to still see my children and grandchildren.

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    1. Grateful for you too, Josie - and for all the sweet ladies of Sweet Romance Reads.

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