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susanstinson ([personal profile] susanstinson) wrote2009-04-11 08:56 am

Gratitude

Oh, I need it this morning:


  • Pink buds pushing out on the neighbors' tree.

  • The reliable warmth of oatmeal. Plus the extravaganza of a chopped apple, toasted walnuts warming the cinnamon, and really good yogurt.

  • A crossword half done, with my love reading the clues aloud.

  • A walking tour that I better hustle to get to. The trike ride on the way!

  • A morning party tomorrow! The old girls network. The beautiful faces of friends and fellow travelers as we age.

  • Getting inspired by the gorgeous accomplishments of others. Being lifted by that.

  • Unextinguished passion for the things I love. Knowing what thrills me. Willingness to be surprised. Willingness.

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[personal profile] little_star 2009-04-11 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i need to make my own list today. thank you for the reminder.
willingness. i feel so empty in this arena. ::sigh::

[identity profile] susanstinson.livejournal.com 2009-04-13 12:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Lists are good. The willingness will come back.

[identity profile] e-compass-rosa.livejournal.com 2009-04-11 04:01 pm (UTC)(link)
I need at least a few of those things myself. Thank you!

[identity profile] susanstinson.livejournal.com 2009-04-13 12:44 pm (UTC)(link)
A pleasure.

[identity profile] sowingmildoats.wordpress.com (from livejournal.com) 2009-04-12 01:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you for the lovely images and the reminder of gratitude. The necessity of gratitude. I'll contemplate my own list on my morning drive to meeting.

[identity profile] susanstinson.livejournal.com 2009-04-13 12:44 pm (UTC)(link)
The necessity of gratitude. That sounds about right to me.