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Thankful Thursday Everyday Life Edition

It’s time for another edition of Thankful Thursday. Another everyday life list- nothing earth shattering. Just like last week 🙂

But I believe the magic of gratitude lies in being thankful for the everyday blessings, which make the very fabric of life richer, and more meaningful. 

So here we go!

I have a good book to read!

The God of the Woods is what I am reading right now

My friend lent me this book. Since I am in the busy season of my life right now, I am happy to have a book that:

Is an easy read

Is easy to get into

Is well written

Has small chapters that are quick to read

I can easily pick it up (without dreading heaviness in the text), and read a chapter or two when I have time, or when my brain needs a break from things. So thank you friend for knowing that I needed such a book right now.

And it helps that it’s a mystery unfolding, so I am excited to know what happens next!

No Jackets needed yet

Me without a jacket in October!

I know this one is, maybe a bit controversial. It’s October and to be able to go out and about in just a hoodie or not seems like a gift from the weather gods. Living in Canada jackets are the way of life. So any unexpected respite from that is something to be thankful for- for me.

Groceries

My groceries today

I know. This is so very mundane, right?

But groceries are expensive. And I am thankful that we are able to get whatever we want to get.

Easily in our neighbourhood.

Of great quality.

And not have to sweat out the expenses- doesn’t mean it doesn’t make me balk at the increase in prices!

My Drawing Practice

Setting up for still life drawing

Oh the joy of my life at the end of the day. When I pick up one of the various sizes of sketchbooks I have lying around. I find something in the kitchen or my living room to pose for me. And a pencil: always there on my side table.

I draw while I talk to my family, or if we are watching TV. I just love that by the time we have to go to bed, I have a drawing that I felt so relaxed making with no expectations except to have my hands moving and my eyes observing…it sure is a delight of my day.

Having a Gym to go to

Having a gym to workout in

Another delight of my day…even though I dread going there every morning!

But I do take myself there- without heeding to the voice in my head saying- home is nice…let’s just stay here.

I do feel great once I’m there, and even better when I’m leaving!

Knowing that I gave the gift of time and effort in keeping my body in good shape.

Knowing that I did one hard thing in my life.

Knowing that I am stronger.

So thankful for my gym…

That’s my simple Gratitude list this week…what does yours look like?


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