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I AM GRATEFUL TODAY
In this CBS Sunday Morning video, David Begnaud interviews Teddy Droseros, who began a project leaving journals in coffee shops and classrooms around the country for people to write down what they were grateful for and has collected entries and created a book with hundreds of messages of gratitude.
So for today ask yourself, What am I grateful for today? Decorate the letters of GRATITUDE if you want, and then add words, phrases, and images for things you are grateful for that are represented by each letter.
If anything, I feel like just reading this thread may inspire you to take a pause and take account of what you are grateful for just today. Every day if you choose to enter in your gratitude logs either here or in your own journal, over time when you read them you will be so pleasantly surprised by just how much you have to feel grateful for and how blessed your life is exactly as it is!
3. Finished reading, "The Journey Home" by Radhanath Swami. Truly grateful and humbled to have easy access to all these books and the knowledge of these great saints. Now, it is only up to me, how much I can soak myself in it.
Jessica Newell, a junior Communication Studies major, is grateful for her roommates who remind her that every accomplishment, no matter how small, is to be celebrated and that every problem can be somewhat improved by ordering pizza.
Lianna Johnson, a sophomore Vocal Music Performance major, is thankful to have been able to live on campus so far this semester. She is grateful to see old friends, make some new ones and even have an in-person class!
But you have a place to work and provide for your family through employment. What if it was not available? You will no more be able to have a routine that helps you feed your loved ones. Be grateful that you have employment.
Surviving the cold weather would be a difficult task without warm clothes. We can choose from various warm attires to help us get through the chilly weather. If you are still wondering what things you can be grateful for, warm clothing is one of them.
Why not make your very own list of things to be thankful for today! It's a great activity to do with friends and family as well. If they are on social media, be sure to tag them in the comments below to inspire them!
To pray is to regain a sense of the mystery that animates all beings,the divine margin in all attainments.Prayer is our humble answer to the inconceivable surprise of living.It is all we can offer in return.Who is worthy to be present at the constant unfolding of time?Here we are admist the meditation of the land, the songs of the water, the humility of the flowers,flowers wiser than all alphabets - Suddenly we feel embarrassed,ashamed of our complaints and clashes in the face of tacit glory.How strange we are in the world!Only one response can maintain us:gratefulness for the gift of our unearned chance to serve, to wonder, to love life and each other.It is gratefulness which makes our small souls great.
Thank you, Lord, for the blessings you have bestowed on my life. You have provided me with more than I could ever have imagined. You have surrounded me with people who always look out for me. You have given me family and friends who bless me every day with kind words and actions. They lift me up in ways that keep my eyes focused on you and make my spirit soar. Also, thank you, Lord, for keeping me safe. You protect me from those things that seem to haunt others. You help me make better choices and provide me with advisors to help me with life's difficult decisions. You speak to me in so many ways so that I always know you are here. And Lord, I am so grateful for keeping those around me safe and loved. I hope that you provide me with the ability and sense to show them every day how much they matter. I hope that you give me the ability to give to them the same kindness they have provided to me.
I am extremely grateful for all of your blessings in my life, Lord. I pray that you remind of just how blessed I am and that you never allow me to forget to show my gratitude in prayer and returned acts of kindness.
Each year TEDxSanDiego had an eclectic mix of musicians, artists, scientists, and thought leaders spent their time sharing their gifts and their wisdom and being along for the ride as a spouse of the organizer has been a gift for which I am grateful today. TEDxSanDiego has had speakers like Richard Dreyfuss, Martha Beck, Dr. Edith Eva Eger, Tina Guo, Ken Blanchard, Ben Sollee, James Fowler and Amy Krouse Rosenthal, and many, many more who have touched my heart and inspired me to create community and give more of myself whenever I can.
I also am grateful for the slate of candidates who ran for the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education. Running for public office isn't easy, yet 13 individuals stepped up to make a difference for our students and families.
I am grateful for the four retiring school board members who have dedicated years of their lives to serving our school community. We aren't saying farewell just yet to Dr. David Peercy, Lorenzo Garcia, Candeleria Patterson, and Elizabeth Armijo, who will serve on the Board of Education through the end of the year. But I want to make sure they know that their dedication and devotion to the students, staff, and families of Albuquerque Public Schools is much appreciated, and they will be missed.
God will take your sufferings and bring some kind of good out of them, though you may never see the numerous effects of this grace in your lifetime. It may be that because of what you are going through someone else is praying more, loving more, or turning back to God. Offer everything up to God and thank him for the many blessings in your life. Be grateful. God loves you.
President's Remarks view listen President Celebrates Independence DayWest Virginia State Capitol GroundsCharleston, West Virginia Video12:57 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. They got the best seat in thehouse. (Laughter.) Glad you all are here. Thanks for coming. Happy4th of July. (Applause.) I am thrilled to be back in your great stateto celebrate once again Independence Day -- (applause) -- this time inthe capital of the Mountain State, the great city of Charleston, WestVirginia. (Applause.) I appreciate the good people of this state. Youwork hard, you look after your neighbors, and you love your country.(Applause.) And you sure know how to make a President feel welcome.Thank you all. (Applause.) West Virginia is an important state to our nation in many ways, inmany ways. You're one of the most beautiful places to visit inAmerica. (Applause.) People ought to come here and see the beauty ofWest Virginia, to see the Almighty's work. (Applause.) There arehardworking people here making the factories hum and the farmsproducing products we need. Listen, this country is better off becauseof the coal found here in West Virginia. (Applause.) Presidents have been coming to this state for a long time. I did alittle research. It turns out that a lot of the land owned aroundCharleston was owned by George Washington. I call him George W.(Laughter and applause.) And today we remember names like Washington,Adams, Jefferson, and Franklin. We honor their courage and we honortheir vision on the 4th of July. We're thankful that this nation theycreated 228 years ago remains free and independent and the best hopefor all mankind. (Applause.) Today is the day we gather with our friends and family and givethanks to the United States of America; give thanks to the fact that weare citizens in a free land. (Applause.) I give thanks to ShelleyMoore Capito for serving the people of West Virginia so well in theUnited States Congress. (Applause.) I was greeted by your Mayor today -- I'm honored the Mayor, MayorDanny Jones took time to say hello. Mr. Mayor, thanks for having mehere, and thanks for serving your community. (Applause.) I know, youwant me to tell him to fill the potholes. (Laughter.) I appreciatethe President of the Charleston City Council, Councilman Tom Lane forbeing here, as well. Thank you, Councilman. All those who work hardfor the people of Charleston. (Applause.) We've got a lot of state and local officials. I'm honored you allare here. Thanks for inviting me to this beautiful capitol. Iappreciate the planning committee for this independence weekendcelebration. You know, it takes a lot of effort to put one of thesedeals together, and a lot of people have been working hard to do so,starting with Spike Maynard, who is the co-chairman and the ChiefJustice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. (Applause.) Itold the judge I liked being in the presence with somebody who doesn'ttry to re-write the Constitution. (Applause.) I appreciate Mr. Sam Hindman, who is the retired publisher of yournewspaper. He's a leader in your community. He's been a communityleader for a long time. Thanks, Sam, for your hospitality. I want tothank my friend, Bill Raney, President of the West Virginia CoalAssociation, for being here, as well. (Applause.) I appreciate the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Brass Band forentertaining you. I want to thank the West Virginia Air National Guardand the 130th Airlift Wing Honor Guard for being here today, as well.(Applause.) You've got a proud tradition here in West Virginia, andthat is, you've got a fantastic Guard. You've got people --(applause.) I appreciate you, General. And I appreciate the men andwomen who wear the uniform of the West Virginia Guard. I want to thanktheir families, their loved ones, for the sacrifice and dedication theGuard members have showed the United States of America. (Applause.) There's still West Virginians overseas. We ask for God's blessingson their safety today. The day we celebrate our freedom, we thank themfor guaranteeing the freedom of the United States. (Applause.) And highly decorated Four Star General, Doc Foglesong, is with ustoday. General, thanks for being here. He's a son of West Virginia.(Applause.) I want to thank all the singers and Scouts. By the way, if you'rea Boy Scout or Girl Scout leader, thanks for doing what you're doing.(Applause.) Thanks for -- thanks for taking time out of your life toinstill values in our children. (Applause.) Thank you for taking timeout of your busy schedules to teach character to the future of ourcountry. (Applause.) You know, I oftentimes talk about the strength of America is thehearts and souls of our citizens. Listen, one of our strengths is ourmilitary will keep us strong. One of our strengths is that we're agreat economic power -- will keep us strong. But the true strengthlies in the hearts and souls of our fellow citizens, people who haveheard the universal call to love a neighbor just like you'd like to beloved yourself, people who understand -- (applause) -- people whounderstand that America can be a hopeful place if somebody who hurts issurrounded by somebody who says, I love you, what can I do to help you;how can I help make your life a better place. People who step up andnot only teach character to our young, but feed the hungry, provideshelter for the homeless, take care of the elderly. No, the strengthof this country, make no mistake about it, the strength of this countrylies in the hearts and souls of millions of loving American citizens.(Applause.) I want to thank Aaron Tippin for being here. I like a goodcountry-western singer. He's a good one. (Applause.) I appreciateBarnabus, the group that performed the National Anthem. Thank you allfor taking time on your -- on the 4th of July to entertain these goodfolks. Finally, I was to head to Pastor Thornton's church, the BibleCenter Church here in West Virginia. (Applause.) Pastor ShawnThornton and his family came in the capitol to meet me, and I wasgrateful, but I assured him that I was looking forward to his sermon.That's not the reason I missed it. I missed it because the plane brokedown. (Laughter.) But, Pastor, thank you and your congregation forrolling out the red carpet for what would have been a presidentialvisit to your fine church. But more importantly, Pastor Thornton,thank you for ministering to those who hurt. One of the great thingsabout this particular church is that the outreach program, into thelives of those who suffer, into the lives of those who wonder ifthere's hope, is strong and vibrant and real. I want you to know that on the 4th, we are proud of our founders,but I know that the founders would be proud of America today.(Applause.) They would take a look at this great country and see aplace where opportunity is common, where all stand equal before thelaw, where all can hope for a better life. They'd see a country fullof promise and hope, that's what they would see. They would see anation that is the world's foremost champion of liberty. They wouldsee a nation which stands strong in the face of violent men. Theywould see a reliable friend of any dissident or political prisoner whodreams of justice. That's what they would see in the great land theycreated. They would see Americans -- (applause) -- they would seeAmericans who care for a neighbor in need and are generous -- and sick-- to those who struggle here at home and to those who look for hopearound the world. They would see a strong, decent, good-heartedcountry, and they would see millions of people proud to say, America ismy home. (Applause.) And they would see an America on IndependenceDay, 2004, that is moving forward with confidence and strength. Listen, we've been through some tough times in this country.Everybody knows that. We've been tested. But this nation hasresponded as we always do, with courage, determination, and optimism.Our economy is healthy and growing, and that's good news, because morepeople are finding work every single day. That's what we want.(Applause.) We're all working on our public school system. We want toraise the standards, so every child can learn to read and write and addand subtract. (Applause.) No, our forefathers would see a nation ofstrong values -- faith in God, love of our families. (Applause.) Theywould not only find those values strong all across the country, they'dfind them very strong in the state of West Virginia. (Applause.) I'm thankful you invited me here, especially because you're payingspecial tribute to the men and women who have served our nation inuniform. I want to thank you for that. America has always been ableto count on the might of our military and on the character and thecourage of those who serve. (Applause.) We've got a lot of veterans here. I want to thank the veterans forsetting such a good example, for setting such a good example for thosewho have followed you. We're proud of your service; we're grateful forthe example you have set for America. (Applause.) On July the 4th, 1942, in the midst of the second world war,President Franklin Roosevelt gave encouragement to our troops abroad byreminding them of our nation's founding creed. They were fighting, hesaid, because Americans believe in "the right to liberty under God."(Applause.) The President said, "for all peoples and races and groupsand nations everywhere in the world." Today, a new generation ofAmericans is wearing the uniform. They are serving the same creed.They are showing the same courage, and they make us proud every singleday. (Applause.) The war on terror has placed demands on our military. InAfghanistan and Iraq and elsewhere, our people in uniform have beenunrelenting in their performance of duty. They've been skillful andcourageous. They've accepted hard missions, long deployments, and thedifficulties of being separated from their homes and their families.Some have returned home wounded. Some have died. Each is mourned andmissed. And each one will be honored by our country forever.(Applause.) As in other times, Americans are serving and sacrificing to keepthis country safe and to bring freedom to others. After the attacks ofSeptember the 11th, 2001, this nation resolved to fight terroristswhere they dwell. We resolved to disarm the terrorist enemy.Afghanistan, at the time, as you remember, was a terror state, atraining camp for al Qaeda killers. Because we acted, Afghanistantoday is a rising democracy and an ally in the war on terror.(Applause.) Iraq, only last year, was under the control of a dictator whothreatened the civilized world, who used weapons of mass destructionagainst his own people. He tormented and tortured the people of Iraq.Because we acted, Iraq today is a free and sovereign nation.(Applause.) And because we acted, the dictator, the brutal tyrant issitting in a prison cell, and he will receive the justice he denied somany for so long. (Applause.) We got a job to do. We have got a job to do, and that is toprotect our country. And I've called on good men and women to do so.I'm honored that you're thanking the men and women of uniform today inCharleston, West Virginia. Our immediate task in battlefronts like Iraq and Afghanistan andelsewhere is to capture or kill the terrorists. That's our immediatetask. We made a decision, you see: We will engage these enemies inthese countries and around the world so we do not have to face themhere at home. (Applause.) You can't talk sense to them. You can't negotiate with them. Youcannot hope for the best with these people. We must be relentless anddetermined and do our duty. (Applause.) There's no such thing as perfect security in a country as big asours. And the threats to our homeland are very real. We know theterrorists want to strike the United States again. They do becausethey want to disrupt our way of life. They want to spread fear. Sowe've done a lot of things to help, and there's some folks here who areworking hard on your behalf. See, we reorganized the government tomake sure there's better communication between the federal governmentand the state government and the local governments. And on behalf of agrateful people, I want to say thanks to the firefighters and thepolice and the emergency teams of Charleston, West Virginia.(Applause.) There's a lot of people in this country working hard to make surethis homeland of ours is as secure as it can possibly be withoutdisrupting the freedoms of our fellow citizens. They're working hard,and I am grateful, I am grateful for the hard work they are doing. Yetin the long-term, our security and safety requires more than defendingthe homeland and defeating the terrorists abroad. We must work toremove the conditions that give rise to terror in parts of the worldlike the Middle East -- the poverty, the hopelessness and theresentments that the terrorists exploit. Life in the Middle East willbe a far more hopeful and, therefore, a more peaceful place when menand women can enjoy the benefits of a free society; when men and womencan elect their own leaders; when the people can decide their ownfutures. (Applause.) On this 4th of July, we confirm our love of freedom, the freedomfor people to speak their minds, the freedom for people to worship asthey so choose. (Applause.) Free thought, free expression, that'swhat we believe. But we also understand that freedom is not America'sgift to the world; freedom is the Almighty God's gift to each man andwoman in this world. (Applause.) And by serving that ideal, by neverforgetting the values and the principles that have made this country sostrong after 228 years after our founding, we will bring hope to othersand, at the same time, make America more secure. (Applause.) Because we've taken the fight to the enemy, because we've beenstrong and determined to do our duty to protect America, and becausefreedom is rising in places they claim as their own, the terrorists aredesperate, and they are furious. They're running out of places tohide. They know their cause is failing. They know that time isagainst them, and their only chance is to shake the resolve of Iraqis,Americans, anybody else who loves freedom. And that's why theiractions have grown more cruel and sadistic. They cover their faces in videos, in the videos of their crimes.But those hoods cannot hide the face of evil. (Applause.) We've seentheir kind before, in overseas death camps and gulags. And as before,America will persevere. We will fear no evil and we will prevail.(Applause.) The conditions for successes are now coming together. Afghanistanand Iraq now have responsible leaders. President Karzai of Afghanistanis a good, honest man who wants his people to be free. Prime MinisterAllawi of Iraq -- he's a good, honest, courageous man, who will standsquare in the face of these terrorists trying to stop the march offreedom. We've got an ally in these two leaders, because theyunderstand what we know: Free men and women will be peaceful men andwomen. Free men and women will be able to realize their deep desires.Listen, moms and dads in Iraq want to be able to raise their childrenin a society where their children can have a bright future, just likethe moms and dads in America do. (Applause.) These leaders have said, we want your help, and America hasresponded. And nations of the world have rallied to them, as well.The NATO Alliance and the E.U. and the United Nations are all standingbehind the newly-liberated people of Afghanistan and Iraq. And thesegood people are taking on more of their own responsibility. Listen,they understand their future depends on their ability to deal with thethugs and criminals and foreign terrorists. And so we're helping themtrain, to do their duty, to do their civic responsibility in a freesociety. But what's important for those people is that they can count onAmerica. We have promised to help deliver them from tyranny, torestore their sovereignty, and to set them on the path to democracy.And when America gives its word, America keeps its word. (Applause.) There was a time not so long ago when America was a youngdemocracy. When the Declaration was signed, not many in this worldwould have bet on the success of the American cause. We were a littlegroup of colonies on the edge of a continent. Our small and hungryband of soldiers was against the army of a great empire. Many in thatempire considered July the 4th, 1776 to be just another day on thecalendar. Yet, America's founders knew that something very importanthad happened that day, something new and hopeful in the course of humanevents. They called the American experiment a "new order of the ages." Thetime has confirmed their belief. The colonies became a country. Thepeople of America crossed a continent, and the ideals that createdAmerica have crossed the globe. This history we celebrate today is a testament to the power offreedom to lift up a whole nation. And we still believe, on America's228th birthday, that freedom has the power to change the world. May God bless you. And may God bless America. Thank you all.(Applause.) END 1:21 P.M. EDT Printer-Friendly Version Email this page to a friend IssuesBudget Management
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