Day 17/30 I appreciate: The hummus on bread and celery with peanut butter I are earlier today. My friend who has just returned home for Christmas from his missions work. The peace felt from being able to assure myself today that I don't need to obsess over details for the project I'm currently working on.
Day 18/30 I appreciate: Funny YouTube videos. My roommate being supportive with helping me set boundaries to curb my unhealthy snacking habit. Being reminded today of a quote that used to speak to me very deeply, and that did so again once I was reminded: the line between good and evil does not run between us and them, but through each of our own hearts.
Day 19/30 I appreciate: The beans I am slow-cooking for tomorrow. The new group of people I went out to meet this morning. The present hope I feel to find meaning in life.
Day 1/30 x1 Today I'm grateful for: Having the motivation to start again; Knowing english; This community;
Day 20/30 I appreciate: Getting to meet new friends today, even though I will likely never see them again. The delicious dinner a friend made for me and several others. My roommates eagerness to host people in their home.
Day 21/30 I appreciate: That my bitterness toward those who believe what I used to is starting to fade. This cup of orange flavored tea. My ability to help my friend see files on his computer that he thought were inaccessible.
Day 22/30 I appreciate: The bad karaoke I heard today. My friend asking me to teach him meditation. The opportunity to show myself grace today after losing something valuable.
Day 23/30 I appreciate: Being given a book as a gift last night. The final therapy session for the year that I had yesterday. The Liturgists Podcast.
Day 24/30 I appreciate: The anime shop I visited today and the employee there who helped me find some gifts for a friend. My backpack. Getting to make digital art today (after not doing so in awhile). It felt good to engage in that again.
Day 25/30 I appreciate: The group meditation I did this morning. The graciousness shown to me by the group meditation facilitators in answering my questions. Being reminded that service, not power, is how I can bring positive transformation to myself and others.
Day 26/30 I appreciate: My roommates giving me a lift this morning with their car. The candy a friend bought for me as a secret santa gift. Having a lot to do over my break so far.
Day 27/30 I appreciate: For making it a week without porn, which has been hard for me lately. My dad giving me a lift to the area he lives so I can spend Christmas with him and the rest of my family. The delicious dinner my sister graciously made me.
Day 28/30 I appreciate: That my mom invited me to church with her today. My sister collaborating with me on some art projects. Learning about a useful new computer utility called bat.
Day 29/30 I appreciate: The gifts given to me this Christmas. The time I got to spend with family these past few days. Playing VR video games today with my family.
Day 30/30 I appreciate: Making a new friend. The soreness I feel in my leg muscles. Accomplishing this challenge and how beneficial it has been for me.
Don't let this thread die!!! Today I'm grateful I have a job; Today I'm grateful I have a journal; Today I'm grateful I can start again; There are so many things to be grateful about! Hope you all have an awesome day!
1) I'm thankful I discovered this excellent challenge, and for the motivation it gives me! 2) I'm thankful for second chances! (and third chances, and eighty-seventh chances, and two thousand seventy ninth chances...) 3) I'm thankful for my amazing friends!!
I'm going to challenge myself to post here regularly for a week, and then build up to longer streaks. Day 1/7 I am grateful for: 1. My bedroom, because it is my space and comfort zone which I can come back to when things get overwhelming. 2. My space heater, which does its job pretty damn well. 3. Weights, because lifting them helps build muscle.
Day 2/7 I am grateful for: 1. Humanity. As much as we're inundated with news about what's wrong with the world, I believe the media shoves that in our faces just to keep our attention and make more money. The good things that people do aren't given much of a spotlight, and it should, because most of humanity is good. 2. This computer I'm using right now. Who would've thought a century ago that we can access almost all knowledge ever known to have existed with a few clicks. 3. Therapists. It feels amazing to know that there are professionals out there you can go and just vent to and talk about your emotions with. I feel that's a profession that doesn't get the credit it deserves.