Oprah and the book Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach inspired many of us to keep a gratitude journal.
“Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas; they are in your own backyard, if you but dig for them.”
― Russell H. Conwell
I prefer to keep a gratitude box. I have a heart shaped jewelry box and inside I tuck pieces of paper holding cherished memories. The box also holds a few mementos-a special locket, a Hawk feather I found on my favorite trail, and a star charm, that was given to me to remind me of a wish I made.
Gratitude has this power to remind us to be thankful for the little things and be in the now. When we focus on goodness, the negative energy begins to fall away, as we discover elements of magic in our present day.
My photo is of a silk flower, that was broken. I didn't want to throw it away, so I took the daisy petals and made a garland out of it. I strung the petals onto a simple jute cord. This garland offers me the vibe of seeing things with a fresh eye and to remember moments I love. My string hangs from my ceiling fan over my kitchen table. The morning sunlight was pouring through my French doors and appeared to tickle the silk with light. The daisy became more beautiful, than it is and this is how I feel about gratitude. It gives us a chance to see things with that fresh eyed daisy appeal~
Focus on people and things you love!
*The winner of the Bella Grace giveaway is:
Andrea!!!
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That's great that you were able to save the flower.
If you have an attitude of gratitude, you'll always remain humble.
like it was a treasure. Years later, when I was moving, my daughter saw the box and wondered why I kept dead leaves and flowers. I told her they were my treasures from my grandchildren.
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Cynthia-I like your idea, but I made a garland. Maybe next time, I will do just that~
Gail-Well said. Yes, we need to embrace the now and not put things off~ Thank you, for sharing this reminder!
Sherry-Thank you! I have been caught taking things out of the recycling bin-that explains it-lol. You are sweet-thank you, so much~
Andrea-I emailed you~ I need your snail mail address :D
Em-I love what you shared-how beautiful! I, like you treasure these kind of gifts~ Thank you, for sharing this with me~ @>----------
Alex-Thank you! I don't all the time-who does, but it would be an amazing way to live. We can try~
Mary Ann-I will go back and find that quote you shared on Facebook~ I hope you are creating magic today! Thank you~
J Lenni-It has been a great week~ I have had a few challenges with crazy weather, wind and internet connection-but I will continue on~ Thank you!
Have a truly beautiful weekend. We're getting snow. You?
Snow for my daughter and mother....one in the mountains the other on the coast. Here it is cold with crazy wind gusts~
Lisa at Tales from the Love Shaque
Thank you~ I think it also preserves the memories and keeps one's thoughts private~ I, agree I see the benefits of both, too~
Thanks for stopping by~