Monday, November 5, 2012

And now the rest of the grats, done this morning

I am grateful: 39. I am grateful that I slept. Not enough but hey, I slept. 40. And that I do not generally have sleeping problems. 41. And that I dreamt I was thin. And I said, about the way I’m eating now, “Wow. This really works.” Nice! 42. That I have fresh-made coffee here, for the first time in over a week 43. And it actually tastes good! 44. With non-GMO chocolate soymilk. 45. That I CARE about my health – 46. And am DOING something about it. I femember too vividly when I couldn’t. 47. I can hardly believe this, but, within a moment of awakening, I actually felt happy that I can go back to school (work) today! 48. I am grateful that I got to go to L’s college today 49. And that I am knitting him a sweater. It is such a nice feeling on a number of levels. 50. And that I loved that little sandwich last night. 51. And that almost all women I know seem to watch what they eat. For health, for weight, … 52. I am so grateful that Tr works in my room for an hour a day. I love her. 53. And that she’s been praying for my mother. 54. And yes, I’ll say it again – that I went to London! 55. I am so grateful that my L does not want to stop seeing me. 56. And that I understand things better after our talk. 57. That I have stopped the L thing on which I was “working,” to do my grats! I should be putting my OWN spirituality first! 58. That although I struggle to watch less tv, it is quite a fortunate problem to have. I mean, of course it is a “problem” of the worried well. But also, that I HAVE so many GOOD things I can do! And – things that I love, too! Like: 59. Piano 60. Reading books 61. Reading books on my Nook as well 62. Spiritual work 63. Meditation 64. Exercise 65. Friends time 66. Phone time 67. Cooking healthy things 68. Walking 69. Knitting 70. (And crocheting, 71. crewel work, 72. stamped cross stitch, 73. and needlepoint, 74. and even painting). 75. And French – maybe I’ll get to take my lessons again soon! 76. And frankly, I think these interests, about which my application asked, helped me to get this job at this top place: ) 77. God 78. Thich Nhat Hanh 79. That my lower digestive system works 80. And that I CAN go to the bathroom at L’s house now. I used to be too, like shy to 81. This storm is over. (May the nor-eastr be not as bad!) 82. My hands. Oh, all the things my hands can do. 83. My brain. It is healthy and strong 84. The gorgeous oak tree outside my window. Oh, how I love that tree. I wonder how may have loved it before me, do now, and will someday. 85. Daily meditations books 86. I am actually grateful for the storm in ONE way – and one way only – SEPARATE from all the suffering it caused so many of course!! – that I got to spend 4 whole days with L! 87. And he loved it 88. And we’ve emailed this morning. I actually like that MUCH better than the morning phone call! 89. That maybe they’ll give us extensions on our deadlines, since we lost the week! 90. Having tv back on 91. And heat 92. And lights 93. And fridge! 94. And Internet 95. And phone 96. Cell phones. Wow did THEY help, this past week! 97. Prayer. The power of prayer. 98. That I shall be praying for Ma, whose much-loved son was swept away by a wave July 4, and for her family and loved ones, daily. 99. And my mother shall too. 100. That the aide for my mother last night, M, was so wonderful! 101. And I think the second one too. Thank you, God

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