Feeling Thankful, Finally Settled, and So Grateful

For the first time in my life, I feel settled and at home. It’s a quiet kind of joy. I woke up thankful this morning, surrounded by my tiny little comforts, and I had a moment of peace and reflection.

The world feels extra heavy right now. So many people are struggling to access basic needs and rights, and it’s hard not to feel that weight. Maybe that’s why I’m extra aware of how much I have to be grateful for. It also makes me want to do more and to give back where I can, to show up, to volunteer.

Here are 30 things I’m especially thankful for right now:

1. A warm roof over my head
2. Enough food to make, eat, and share
3. First sip of morning tea
4. Cozy blankets that make winter mornings extra comfy
5. Quiet mornings
6. My Mom and our heart-to-heart coffee chats and shopping sprees
7. My aunts, who always have an ear to lend
8. My niece and nephews’ laughter
9. Time to work on my blog and share with you
10. Favorite books waiting on my shelf
11. When I have time to journal
12. A new knitting project
13. Little thrift store adventures (even when I come home with nothing)
14. Homemade meals that fill the kitchen with warmth
15. Apple butter, pies, and all my favorite Autumn baked goods
16. Happy music that makes me smile (Dolly Parton for life)
17. Candles and soft lighting for cozy evenings and when the lights go out
18. A planner that keeps me organized and inspired
19. Nature walks and crisp autumn air
20. Time offline. Little moments of mindfulness and gratefulness
21. Letters, notes, and texts from loved ones
22. The library and Libby keep me company on my daily walks
23. Time. Just… time. You know?
24. Laughing so hard, my stomach hurts
25. A comfy chair to curl up in
26. The ability to save, give, and share
27. Little dances in the kitchen
28. First bite of coffee cake or bread (yummmm)
29. Friends who always make me feel better than I think I am
30. Feeling settled, content, and truly at home. I’ve never felt more at peace.

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I don’t think life has to be perfect to be good, and this year has been proof of that. Gratitude doesn’t erase the hard parts, but it reminds me how much beauty there is in the everyday. And right now, that feels like more than enough.

It’s funny, it’s it? How gratitude has this wonderful way of changing your negative mindset into a positive?

Anyway, wishing you a day of reflection. 💕

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