In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in routines and inadvertently overlook the multitude of things we rely on and often take for granted. As we approach the consumer-driven Christmas season, let’s intentionally take a moment to reflect on and appreciate the abundance that surrounds us.
“It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.”
Germany Kent, The Hope Handbook
Household
- Toilets. A sanctuary where everything can be effortlessly flushed away. 🚽
- Clean Drinking Water. Embrace gratitude every time you enjoy a sip. 💧
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwashers. Because who wants to do all that by hand?
- Washing Machines
- Fridges
- A Freezer. Lifesavers for storing food.
- Ovens 🎛️♨️📟🔥
- Air Fryers. Safely empower my 8 and 9 year kids to cook dinner.
- Electricity: Lights at the flip of a switch. 💡
- Soft, Warm Bed and Pillows 🛏️
- Hairdryer
- Flat Iron and Curler. The power to transform your hair effortlessly. 👱🏼♀️
- Freshly Washed Sheets. The indulgence of slipping into a bed adorned with clean linens.
- A cosy fireplace when it’s cold.
- Cuddling up under a warm blanket. It’s just cosy.
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Deodorant. We may have a smelling society otherwise. 😂
- Comfy sofas 🛋️
- Microwave
- Warm Bubble Baths 🛀. Sometimes you just need to relax. ahhh
- Vacuums
- An outside area for porch sitting.
- Showers
- Lawn mowers
- Sprinklers
Transportation
- Cars: Imagine walking or relying on horses for transportation 🚗
- Asphalt Roads
- Airplanes. ✈
- Buses.🚌
- Trains. 🚆
- Safe Streets. I can go for walks at night alone.
Education
- Books. Gateway to endless worlds, ideas, and wisdom.📚
- Schools.
- Universities. Higher education, expanding horizons and knowledge.
- Tafes. Practical skills, hands-on expertise, career paths.
- Online Courses. Learning at our fingertips, anytime, anywhere.
- You Tube.
- Podcasts.
- Apprentices Options. Valuable hands-on experience, skill development.
Body
- Being Alive. Our heard beats daily without having to do anything.
- Lungs. Every breath is a gift.
- Arms and hands. You use them constantly for just about everything.
- Legs. Getting you where you need to go.
- Heart. Pumping blood to every part of your body.
- Immune system. For fighting those ugly viruses that come your way.
- Smile. Trust me, it’s beautiful. 😁
- Laughter. Being able to laugh. 😂
The movement our bodies can do such as:
- Read
- Write
- Breathe. Ever breathe is a gift
- Walk 🚶🏼♀️
- Talk
- Rollerblade
- Dance 💃🏻
- See. The beauty in this world. 👀
- Smell. That first sniff of fresh baked anything. 👃🏻
- Taste. What would the world be like if you couldn’t taste anything?
- Exercise. Nurture the body, fuelling strength and vitality.
- Move. Movement is a sign we are healthy and alive. (And it makes us feel good)
- Kick
- Throw
- Ride a bike 🚲
Services
- Food Delivery. Door Dash. Uber Eats
- Taxis/Ubers
- Online Banking
- ATM Machines 🏧
- On Demand Movies/Shows Streaming. Netflix. Disney+.
- Television 📺
- Internet Shopping
- Cinemas
- Hairdressers. How would you go cutting your own hair? ✂
- Massages
- Restaurants
- Refund policies. A safety net against unwanted purchases.
- Memories – Photographs and Videos 🖼
- Farmers. Seamlessly delivering sustenance to shops for our convenience.
- Art. When you see a work of mastery, it’s so inspiring.
- Music. The song that touches your soul. 🎶
- Sports. Backing and enjoying the prowess of athletes.
- Vacations. Who does not love a holiday? 🏖
- Working from home
- Doctors
- Ambulance
- Fire and rescue services
- Modern Medicines
- Libraries. Gateways to free literary adventures.📚
- Theme Parks
- Freedom of Speech
Technology
- Video Calling. To see loved ones who live far away
- Laptops. Allowing you to work from anywhere. 💻
- Mobile Phone. Having a computer in your pocket is a pretty incredible thing. Not to mention you can speak to anyone whenever you want. 📱
- Spell check. And grammar check
- GPS. How did anyone used to get anywhere? 🗺
- Google. Parenting’s digital guidebook; a wonder of endless advice. 🌐🤔
- ChatGPT
Favourite Items
- Chocolate 🍫
- Candles and other delightful scents. 🕯
- Affordable Fashion Clothing
- Coffee. Nothing like a warm cup on a cold winters day. ☕
- Homemade Pasta
- Warm Apple Pie. Biting into that warmth🥧
- Fresh Fruit. Especially the juicy mangos🥭
- A delicious meal that was not made by me.🍽
Mother Nature
- Waterfalls
- Clear nights with shining stars
- Beaches. Nature’s serene pools for refreshing aquatic joy. 🏖️🌊
- Sunset and Sunrises. So beautiful when you stop to look.🌆
- Sunshine. Gives us light daily🌞
- The changing seasons: the first buds on the trees, the first snow, falling leaves in Autumn, etc. 🍂
- Flowers and plants that brighten up where you live.🌷
- Chirping birds.🐦
- Rainy days. The perfect time to cosy up inside.☔
- Snow. The beauty in winter.❄
- Rainbows. The nice colours in the sky🌈
Love
- Hugs and Cuddles: Pure bliss in the warmth of affection. 😍🤗
- A Kiss. A tender embrace, the language of true love. 💕💋
- Loving Partner. someone to share joy with.😘
- Loving family and friends
- Pets: Life’s delightful companions, offering sustenance, love, and intrigue. 🐾💚
- Christmas. Love with family and friends🎄
- Birthdays: A joyous celebration, marking another trip around the sun. 🎉🎂
I sense I’m only scratching the surface; there’s an abundance to be thankful for. What other blessings can you think of? Share your suggestions in the comments below.
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