Community: Gratitude

Each week, we gather our community’s wisdom. This week, we asked: What are you grateful for lately?

"Everyday, I'm grateful for our now 10 month-old daughter after seven years of fertility troubles."

"I am grateful for my mobility!" 

"My job, I love being able to say that I'm excited to go to work each day." 

"I am grateful for my mom. She is my superhero and a very powerful woman." 

"The kids playing nicely on their own, partner sleeping peacefully, warm coffee." 

"My comfy pjs I got at a bargain." 

"I'm grateful for today, the sun and blue skies, just the little things that make me feel present." 

"My warm duvet because I feel safe under it and to feel safe is everything." 

"My mom's cancer prognosis for survival is excellent."

"My friends who are okay with sitting in silence with me, it's nice to have people that have no expectations when you’re not feeling like yourself, there’s no need to perform." 

“Being surrounded by likeminded people.”

“Family!”

“I am grateful for the time I got to spend with my loved ones.”

“Sunshine and the simplicity of toddler life.”

“The fact that I’m feeling happier than I was 2 years ago.”

“People who help me, who use their precious time to care about me.”

“My dogs, I don’t think I’d be able to make it through the day without them by my side.” "

“My friends.”

“Time. The older I get, the more its value increases.”

“Beginning therapy. We all struggle, but not everyone has the opportunity to seek help.”

“Shrink wrap window film. It’s slightly warmer in here now!”

“New opportunities presented and for my support system.”

“AC in the house as it’s so hot today in Australia!”

“My parents who have been supporting me and having confidence in me.”

“My boyfriend because he is the best.”

“My best friend just called me and woke me up, and he told me how lovable I am, and I feel confident because of him.”

“For my family’s health. It’s the number one thing I’m grateful for always.”

“The earth Angel who is taking care of my fur angle while I’m in residential treatment for OCD.”

“A shared interest with a friend. Gives us something fun to talk about when life gets hard.”

“My colleagues, they make my work day so fun!”

“Autumn sunshine which brings joy on a walk outdoors.”

“A cozy home and a loving dog.”

“My partner, staying patient and down to earth while I’m having emotional turbulence lately.”

“My body, who is doing its best.”

“My new church, their hospitality and kindness have been a balm for my soul.”

“My best friend Ryan, she is always there for me when I need her.”

“My insulin pump, so I can eat all the food I want at Thanksgiving!”

Thank you to everyone who shared. While we can’t post everyone’s story here, we appreciate every single one. To participate in our weekly round-ups, join us Instagram!


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