Daily: Reflect on at least 5 things for which I'm grateful (Happiness Manifesto #2)

I am grateful:

1) for a great year, full of surprises, successes, laughter and love.
2) that I am where I am, a ‘new’ city (not really ‘new’ because I have been coming here at least twice a year for the past decade)
3) that a dream of building my own home with a view was deferred to renting a home with a view to die for, and that finding this home was as easy as logging onto the internet one Sunday evening before I had even made the final decision to relocate
4) for the peace and quiet in my new surroundings
5) that these new surroundings allow daily walks on the beach with no effort, just out the door, out the gate and there you are
6) for the adventures already planned for 2011, and those that will inevitably surface when the time is right
7) for being loved and adored by someone I love and adore
8) for regular work and financial security
9) for great friends
10) for great health
11) for life

I am grateful:

1) for a good decade that allowed me to grow and stretch myself in many ways

2) for this passed year that was good in every way

3) for good health

4) for good friends

5) for a blessed life

I am grateful:

1) that I am healthy and happy
2) for big hugs from little people
3) for the possibility to have children in my life even if they are not my own
4) for the freedom to have choices and the ability to exercise choice in my life
5) for a steady stream of work which allows me to have choice
6) for life

I am grateful:

1) for the new dawn in the world
2) that I could participate in the celebrations even though I am on the other side of the world
3) that there is always hope
4) for a chance for peace
5) that 8 year olds have some understanding of the importance of what happened yesterday

I am grateful:

1) for the rain
2) for abundance in my life
3) for Aaron, who is back from leave, and who makes sure our shared spaces are clean and tidy
4) that two jobs were cancelled due to the economic crises and that this has allowed me to take 5 weeks to go to France to improve my French
5) for one job completed this week, and another one on the go

I am grateful:

1) for a successful 2008
2) that only one ‘thing’ did not get done last year
3) that there is another opportunity to complete that ‘thing’
4) for my good health
5) for my increasing level of fitness
6) for work and a steady income
7) for our police, who worked ceaselessly to keep us safe
8) for the thunderstorm at the stroke of midnight that prevented people from setting off fireworks

I am grateful:

1) for my good health
2) that my new vehicle was delivered on time
3) that my rosebushes (just-just) survived the storm
4) that I have two hours free now for a snooze, a bath and dressing up
5) for having the opportunity to spend Christmas Eve with friends

I am grateful:

1) for urges and nods from the universe
2) for exercise which makes me feel great
3) for my new car that is going to be delivered on Wednesday morning
4) that I had enough money to buy the car cash and save several thousands in that way
5) that I could organize reasonably priced insurance for the vehicle within a few hours
6) that my friend will buy my old car
7) for a box of ripe lichies from my neighbour

I am grateful:

1) for answers that come in dreams
2) for good mental and physical health
3) that I got the decorations up
4) for tea and rusks
5) that I have work in difficult financial times
6) for no debt
7) for my guardian angels

I am grateful:

1) that it is weekend and I have two quiet days in which to catch up with deadlines
2) that I could take time off yesterday afternoon to be a shoulder to cry and lean on for a traumatized friend
3) that I managed to get myself fingerprinted for the security system so that I can have easy access to this friend’s house in case of need
4) for vegetarian spring rolls – that I so seldom eat them and yet love them so much
5) that my sister has realized that her health is at risk and that she is now doing something about it