October gratitudes

In early October the theme of gratitude began to weave through my thinking.  

First of all, I bought a gratitude diary for 2014 while browsing in a homeware store, The Wheel & Barrow. Compiled by Melanie Spears, it is beautifully laid out and includes inspiration quotes, journal space, astrology guide.

With my interest aroused and wanting to start straightway recording my gratitudes (impatient as ever), I then downloaded an app Gratitude 365 on my iPad. This gave me a visual daily record combining a photo and a page to list gratitudes. The month of October looks like this. 

A few days later, I downloaded the book, The Magic, by Rhonda Bryne. This is about the magic that comes to us when gratitude is uppermost in our thinking. I'm still reading it - there's a chapter for each of 28 days and practical activities to follow. A lot to absorb and practice. I enjoy the daily ritual of recording my gratitudes and choosing a photo to go with it. 

To quote Tecumseh (1768-1813), a Shawnee Native American Leader -
" When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself."

Take care.