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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Gratitude


Catherine of Dispatches from the Deise tagged me last week.
She asked me to list 5 things I am grateful for; so here it goes.

1. Family and Friends:  For those people that surround me and offer love and acceptance.
2. Peace:  For the times of solitude and meditation.  I only desire that this peace could be universally accepted around the world.
3. Joey: For giving love unconditionally and making me laugh daily.
4. Outdoors:  For the beauty of each season, from the flowers of springtime to the winter sunshine against new falling snow.
5. Abundance: All that is provided each day from food on my plate to a warm cozy bed to sleep in at night. Overflowing with gifts to share with others.

The picture is from the Chinese Gardens in Portland, Oregon.
I felt the sepia tone gave a more peaceful moment to share with each of you.
Picture yourself sitting there under the gazebo for a moment of quietness.
I am suppose to pass this on, but I am passing it to each of you that might like the share.
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11 comments:

  1. RosemaryMay 20, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Beautiful list... beautiful peaceful photo... beautiful person, thank you for sharing Marilyn.
    Nancy

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  2. Marion Williams-BennettMay 20, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    I agree with Rosemary, all so beautiful! Thank you!

    I love #3 - what is better sharing life with someone who has those two qualities!

    Thanks for this bit of happiness and peace!

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  3. bethMay 20, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    narrowing down gratefulness is so hard....so today i'll just say i'm grateful for new beginnings and my daughter's laugh....

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  4. CatherineMay 20, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Hi Marilyn,
    Lovely list - Thanks for doing it!The photo is very "Zen" and really peace-inducing. I like that you shared it universally - the choosing of five blog friends to tag is sometimes difficult. Your list really appeals to me. Thanks for sharing.
    Catherine

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  5. koraleeMay 20, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    What a sweetheart you are! I can tell by your lovely list! Peace and Abundance are high on my list too. Hugs my friend. xoxo

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  6. UnknownMay 20, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    My pulse rate lowered just reading and taking in the photo.
    Beautiful

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  7. Annie JeffriesMay 20, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    I remember this place. GOOD memories.

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  8. Angela McRaeMay 20, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    What a magnificent photo ... and post!

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  9. parTea ladyMay 21, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    That is a lovely photo and I think you are right about the sepia tone adding to the peacefulness.

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  10. Relyn LawsonMay 22, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Here are my five things this morning:

    1. Today is the first day of summer break.
    2. Sloane is happy to do anything as long as she is with me. She's such a sunny little thing.
    3. It's not too hot yet.
    4. We're listening to the Del Vikings sing Come Go With Me and Sloane and I are doing the doo-wop sounds.
    5. My new haircut is so much better!

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  11. SE'LAH...May 25, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    awesome pic...but always so rewarding to read about gratefulness.

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