tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post5669473810530053091..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: The habit of being gratefulDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-69978479882442533942016-03-29T19:14:58.546-04:002016-03-29T19:14:58.546-04:00I'm thankful to have read this post. I, too, ...I'm thankful to have read this post. I, too, struggle with depression, especially near holidays. I appreciate your honesty and sharing. Your friendship is a blessing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-69542342572504697772016-02-24T06:34:57.660-05:002016-02-24T06:34:57.660-05:00It's a wonderful habit and reminder. I do not ...It's a wonderful habit and reminder. I do not feel sick anymore but have had a recent cold...I am on the third box of Kleenex right now, wondering where in the world it's all coming from; can my head really hold so much up there? :) But I can be thankful for A & D ointment under the nose and that I don't feel sickly and for everything around me, and on and on :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-34272184973670635822016-02-24T02:59:51.884-05:002016-02-24T02:59:51.884-05:00Hello Deborah, I hope you are feeling a little bet...Hello Deborah, I hope you are feeling a little better since you posted this. I think I had the same cold last week and I felt absolutely miserable. I wish I had this post to read then, it is so inspiring. Lovely things you have listed to feel grateful for. I love the idea of making a gratitude list when you are feeling down. Right now I am grateful that I am over that unpleasant cold! Take good care of yourself. Hugs xo KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-58255411567398967402016-02-23T21:59:47.343-05:002016-02-23T21:59:47.343-05:00I love your thoughts. They're good and sensibl...I love your thoughts. They're good and sensible and spot-on awesome.<br /><br />Something to be thankful for? Your positive blog. Hugs and prayers for a fast recovery, sweet dear one. ♥<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-6423163719835781682016-02-23T08:04:52.162-05:002016-02-23T08:04:52.162-05:00Beautiful, really beautiful, Deborah. Yesterday wh...Beautiful, really beautiful, Deborah. Yesterday when I was checking in at the doctor's office, I was handed the two pages long questionnaire on depression, gun ownership, etc. I must have rolled my eyes pretty well because she said, "Oh I can tell that you're not interested in doing that and you don't have to." Phew. I was in no mood for that. Now as I wait for the medications to kick in, I will think of your method of thinking of the good things in my life and there are many to praise God for. First off, my husband is doing the dishes right now. God bless him! Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-61997791019017026512016-02-22T21:56:04.040-05:002016-02-22T21:56:04.040-05:00Hi Deborah, what a beautiful post. Your words so i...Hi Deborah, what a beautiful post. Your words so inspiring. Having a thankful list is so very important to me too. We all have something to be thankful for and to take notice does us good. Reflecting each day on the many blessings we are given great and small. Joy found in the little things always stand out to me.<br /><br />So hope you feel better soon. Prayers for you! xoCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-33481097124668123682016-02-22T20:45:50.355-05:002016-02-22T20:45:50.355-05:00A beautiful post! I find gratitude my best way to ...A beautiful post! I find gratitude my best way to feel good about life. I always feel better after counting my blessings.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308857175275747562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-627948728884092232016-02-22T16:08:35.519-05:002016-02-22T16:08:35.519-05:00Deborah, your thankful list is truly inspiring! We...Deborah, your thankful list is truly inspiring! We really do all have something to be thankful for. I hope you feel better soon. I shared a post over the weekend with the sweet little teacup you gifted me with in it. I am thankful for so many things and especially sweet blog friends like you! Praying your week is a good one and you're feeling so much better soon, my friend. Thanks for sharing with us.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-38998997305111349242016-02-22T11:59:40.104-05:002016-02-22T11:59:40.104-05:00Hope you are feeling better! Yes, we can always fi...Hope you are feeling better! Yes, we can always find things to be grateful for and it does change the way we feel! Loved your post! I needed the reminder today!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02049996909414471501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-76203293218301187492016-02-21T22:26:48.056-05:002016-02-21T22:26:48.056-05:00My Ten...and timely too as I need to focus on some...My Ten...and timely too as I need to focus on something other than my shoulder pain!<br />my husband<br />our family, which includes our darling grandchildren!<br />a roof over my head...decent shelter from the elements<br />friends<br />healthy food<br />a good book to read<br />a cup of hot tea<br />something to look forward to<br />something meaningful to do<br />the attitude of gratitude<br /><br />I hope you feel better soon..hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-34218124449022068972016-02-21T19:15:23.001-05:002016-02-21T19:15:23.001-05:00Dearest Deborah,
Exactly and that's what I kee...Dearest Deborah,<br />Exactly and that's what I keep focusing on myself, even when in terrible pain. Not that it goes away but it will lift up your spirit and that does the trick on keeping body, mind and spirit in balance!<br />I bet you have had times of depression when losing so many babies... All the pain in vain and dreams shattered but with perseverance you have managed. Now you can guide others for feeling better.<br />Yes, such a nasty cold, and I'm telling you, in Europa, Asia or in the Americas, this winter cold is a BAD one that loves to linger and knock us down completely.<br />We too did sleep in different rooms and yes, it is a blessing and something for being grateful for to be able to do so!<br />You for sure will like friend Celia's musings about the subject. When she suffered severe brain injury it has helped here tremendously. http://www.resilientista.com/blog/this-week-why-not-3<br />The subject is: START A GRATITUDE JOURNAL?<br />Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope you feel loved and cozy.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-5443149347149927512016-02-21T16:35:31.482-05:002016-02-21T16:35:31.482-05:00Ooh Deborah, I hope you'll feel better soon! ...Ooh Deborah, I hope you'll feel better soon! While saying my prayers every night while in my warm bath, I think of three things that I was grateful for that day, and also one in which I've experienced God, through a person or an event. It is so important to remember to be thankful for, even through sadness or problems. Such simple pleasures bring so much joy, don't they?kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-63819010335357292422016-02-21T15:37:09.981-05:002016-02-21T15:37:09.981-05:00Hello Deborah, yes there are many things for all o...Hello Deborah, yes there are many things for all of us to be thankful for. I do hope that you are feeling better soon. Take it easy this week and be well.<br />Hugs, Julie xoJulie's Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804692908534378507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-36914806495161480542016-02-21T12:45:23.914-05:002016-02-21T12:45:23.914-05:00What a lovely, lovely post. I've learned, like...What a lovely, lovely post. I've learned, like you, to use that gratitude list whenever I feel out of sorts or down or unwell in body. It really helps to keep on top of moods and attitudes. And somehow makes the icky more bearable. <br /><br />I loved reading your list -- soft kleenex and fresh bedding would certainly be on my list too. Come to mention, just about everything on your list in some form or another has been on my own lists at one time or another. Those similar things bring consolation to us both, and I see from comments, to many of us. <br /><br />Wishing you a beautiful day as you rest and get well.<br />Sending lemon-scented hugs,<br />Brenda<br />xox Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-12063702153403094752016-02-21T11:27:55.911-05:002016-02-21T11:27:55.911-05:00An attitude of gratitude is such a lovely thing! I...An attitude of gratitude is such a lovely thing! I truly enjoyed your post this morning. My 10:<br />This sounds gross but I totally thought this morning how thankful I am when I opened my bedroom door and found ONLY cat yack and not #2!! I've been dealing w/2 sick kitties for a few days now.<br />2. My cozy bed <br />3. Plenty of food in the house so I don't have to go out<br />4. I accomplished my goal I started Thursday of going on a walk each day and I get to again today because So Cal weather is gorgeous!<br />5. Pandora radio because I can listen to George Beverly Shea sing hymns this morning<br />6. I can set my own schedule today<br />7. Hot Tea and local honey<br />8. Clean dishes<br />9. a hot bath<br />10. reading this blog today to start my morning off with joy and peace :) Thank you for that.<br />God bless you.<br />-HeatherBlue Jeans And Teacupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149417042553799295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-13821770670131990502016-02-21T08:43:53.386-05:002016-02-21T08:43:53.386-05:00I totally agree, Deborah! I started keeping a grat...I totally agree, Deborah! I started keeping a gratitude journal this year to help me get into the habit of being thankful for all that I have. <br /><br />Feel better soon!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-8363511029612604112016-02-21T06:15:36.132-05:002016-02-21T06:15:36.132-05:00What a great post! I do hope you are all well rea...What a great post! I do hope you are all well real soon dear Deborah.<br /><br />I keep a 'thankful journal' that I write in to Jesus/God every day. When we are grateful, we start to see more things to be grateful for. The other day when I was working outside, I was thankful for gentle breezes, the warmth of the sun, birdsong, butterflies and bees, scents of flowers filling the air around me, the physical exercise and my little place here in s.e. FL.<br /><br />Have a lovely Sunday and be well ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-37213885820243979802016-02-20T23:53:15.699-05:002016-02-20T23:53:15.699-05:00Dearest Deborah, your post was such a beautiful re...Dearest Deborah, your post was such a beautiful reflection of you and the admirable person that you are. Your thankful attitude during rough waters is such a sweet testimony and encouragement to many. Thank you!<br /><br />I truly hope you are feeling back to your normal self soon! Love and hugs sent your way!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-81770360299359466902016-02-20T22:24:08.107-05:002016-02-20T22:24:08.107-05:00Dear Deborah:
This is soooooooo true. You know, I...Dear Deborah:<br />This is soooooooo true. You know, I thank God every night for a warm bed and I don't want to ever take it for granted, let alone food in my tummy. Really, for those of us born in the USA, we are blessed beyond the imagination of most of the world. I am thankful. This was a wonderful reminder!Bernideen https://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-61831184890668338002016-02-20T21:58:05.281-05:002016-02-20T21:58:05.281-05:00I hope you feel better soon. I loved reading your ...I hope you feel better soon. I loved reading your list as it makes me remember my own. It is the little things that can mean so much and family does come at the top!Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-54854173433892573442016-02-20T21:57:12.488-05:002016-02-20T21:57:12.488-05:00Sure hope your cold passes soon and that you feel ...Sure hope your cold passes soon and that you feel better. I am definitely a diehard fan of attitude of gratitude. Developing gratitude on a daily basis has greatly improved my life, too. Our attitude does, indeed, determine our altitude. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-48241945693679886062016-02-20T21:40:31.474-05:002016-02-20T21:40:31.474-05:00Very wise post... I hope you feel well soon. xoxo ...Very wise post... I hope you feel well soon. xoxo SuButterfly 8)(8 Bungalow https://www.blogger.com/profile/12407401010841427366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-32960162678674769862016-02-20T21:26:43.424-05:002016-02-20T21:26:43.424-05:00That is such a good practice. My ten?
A safe home...That is such a good practice. My ten?<br />A safe home<br />A caring and loving husband<br />Six beautiful grandchildren<br />Fulfilling work<br />Good friends<br />A really good supper!<br />A sunny day today - no rain<br />Good friends<br />The couple of hours I spent with my Dad today<br />My good healthPondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-19179230346208980132016-02-20T19:12:20.486-05:002016-02-20T19:12:20.486-05:00Beautiful post! I think that a habit of gratitude ...Beautiful post! I think that a habit of gratitude brings us joy. Here are some I would list: Getting to see gorgeous sunrises, A husband who loves and encourages me, An awareness of God's daily blessings, Good reading material always available, Garden canned goods in my basement, Parents who loved God, Grandchildren, Kids who love me, Springtime on its way, My Kindle, My coffee maker, My dog, My cat, Blogger friends who love God, etc. I could list many more, but I'll leave space for Others. PS I like your profile photo!Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.com