Man in the Mirror

I am grateful Alicia is coming out for the weekend. It will be an opportunity to express my love for her. I am grateful for Quinn's respect and affection toward me and the invitation to be a source of masculine love and guidance. I am grateful for this place in the country and the opportunity to live here and enjoy the beauty of nature every day. I am grateful for the solitude I have that gives me an opportunity to reflect and develop my ideas for sharing with others. I am grateful for my friend, Karen and her birthday today.

Number Won

I am grateful for Darwin's renewed energy and vigor. It helps me to have my friend back. I am grateful for the dream I had last night in which I won a battle and defeated the enemy. I take it to mean a good sign. I am grateful for the time and the means to apy attention to all of the gifts I have been given in life. I am grateful for the good decisions I have made and the blessings that have come despite the poor ones.

Seasonings of Life

I am so grateful to have a partner that is such a good person and loves me so much. She cares deeply for my health, happiness and well-being. She values me above all other things in her life. I am rich to have her amazing and profound love. She is a rare and wonderful soul in this world.

I am grateful for the humming birds who have returned for the summer to raise their young. Their playful and lively presence reminds me of the vibrance and beauty of my world. I am grateful for such a beautiful place out in nature. I live where most people go for vacations!

I am grateful for the playfulness of the gal who waited on my yesterday at the customer service counter at Shopko. My world is seasoned with serendipidous people and encounters that express the goodness of life and joy in living.

For these things and the gift of my life, I give thanks.

Compass or the Soul

I am grateful for neighbor, Tom and his wife, Dee. I am grateful for their prayers for me and for my health. I am grateful for my job and the ability to pay my bills. I am grateful for Kara and her kindness toward me. I am grateful for George and all he has meant in my life. I am grateful for the path he helped me to see and the course my life has taken as a result. There have always been the right people at every major junction of my life to allow me to learn, grow and find more of my own soul. For these things I give thanks.

Friends

I am grateful for the cool weather this morning that makes the air so fresh. It will help with getting things done today, both inside and outside. It will also be good for taking a much needed nap and fr getting my exercise. I am grateful for a situation that supports my life today rather than challenging it. I am grateful for Rose and her cheerful attitude. I am glad for her kindness to me and my dogs. I have connections with people that I can look forward to. I am grateful for Darwin's wagging tail this morning and his willingness to snuggle. I am grateful for Michael's call and his concern and compassion toward me. I am glad for Karen's call and willingness to take the initiative and maintain our frienship. I am grateful for many authentic friends who care about me.

Basics

I am grateful for the ideas of Ed Friedman and the opportunity to have studied with him and be exposed to his teachings. I am grateful for my training in systems theory that helps me understand where he is coming from. I am grateful that Alicia and I have jobs with benefits so we can afford our healthcare and remain healthy. I am grateful to have Alicia as a backup. I am grateful for a job that challenges me. I am grateful for my paycheck and the ability to live. For these things I give thanks.

Spring Reign

I am grateful for the mosquito-free weekend ahead with the woods in full bloom. It is a perfect spot from which to write and be creative. I am grateful for the colorful birds at my bird feeder, grossbeaks, orioles, scarlet tanengers, finches and cardinals. I am grateful for the spring rain that came during the night. I am grateful for Sarah and her skype call last night. I look forward to spending more time with her in this way.