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A Little Prayer ~ A Poem by Robert W. Service

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A Little Prayer

Robert W. Service

Let us be thankful, Lord, for little things –
The song of birds, the rapture of the rose;
Cloud-dappled skies, the laugh of limpid springs,
Drowned sunbeams and the perfume April blows;
Bronze wheat a-shimmer, purple shade of trees –
Let us be thankful, Lord of Life, for these!

Let us be praiseful, Sire, for simple sights; –
The blue smoke curling from a fire of peat;
Keen stars a-frolicking on frosty nights,
Prismatic pigeons strutting in a street;
Daisies dew-diamonded in smiling sward –
For simple sights let us be praiseful, Lord!

Let us be grateful, God, for health serene,
The hope to do a kindly deed each day;
The faith of fellowship, a conscience clean,
The will to worship and the gift to pray;
For all of worth in us, of You a part,
Let us be grateful, God, with humble heart.

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Healthy Tips: Thankful Thoughts = Better Zzz’s: Gratitude’s Gift of Sleep

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Forget counting sheep. Count your blessings instead—turns out they’re better at putting you to sleep.

Healthy tip: Grateful people fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and wake up feeling more refreshed. Why? Because a mind focused on appreciation has less room for worry. Tonight, skip the midnight scroll and say thanks instead. Try this nightly ritual: as you settle into bed, say aloud or write down five things you’re thankful for that day. Let your mind rest on the good.

That’s a wrap for our gratitude tour! But wait—want to turn this into a month-long gratitude challenge? Come back tomorrow for a printable gratitude calendar.

Get That Peaceful Easy Feeling

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How is your day going? I’m off to a great start. I am writing this post before I head to the gym. It’s early morning. I’ve done my stretching, child pose and sleeping baby. I did the plank, full bridges and one legged bridges. I showered and dressed for the gym. I made coffee, ate oatmeal and a side dish of blueberries, I made oatmeal yesterday and put it in two bowls in the fridge (I really like cold oatmeal with cinnamon and drizzled honey). Now I working on my blog. I am grateful for a good night’s sleep, a hot shower, being able to exercise (I find great joy in exercising), my hot coffee and oatmeal. I’m grateful for this blog and for those who read it. When I take the time to be grateful, I feel a peaceful easy feeling covering me. It’s a good space to be in. I agree with William Arthur Ward who wrote, “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.

Photo of the Day ~ Grateful Hearts

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At every age we can be grateful

Grateful for things large and small

A grateful heart is a happy heart

Today’s Inspiration ~ Grateful for All

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“Be grateful for every single person who was part of your story. The ones that hurt you. The ones that helped you.

Because they all taught you.”

~ Yasmin Mogahed

Today’s Power Thought ~ It’s Been a Good Day

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In the early evening I like to go to a nearby park. I sit and watch the sun set over the live oak trees. I listen to the mockingbirds. I watch deer run across a soccer field. I see wild tall grasses of every shade of green and yellow sway in gentle southerly breeze. I am grateful for these moments. I see the hand of God in this place. I have a deep sense of peace. It’s been a good day. 

Something to Think About

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I often take my morning cup of coffee for granted. Yet, if I discover I’m  out of coffee my first thoughts are of making a run to my local coffee shop. My cup of coffee and the start of the day are best friends. I enjoy the coffee’s fragrance as the coffee machine is at work. I like looking at the deep rich dark color in my clear coffee cup. I savor the smoky, cocoa, woody taste  of my coffee. It’s not just a breakfast drink. It awakens my taste buds, mind, and draws a smile on my face. Grateful for everyone who played any part in bringing coffee into my home. Here’s to you, Cheers!!

Something to Think About

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Do you believe good things are coming your way? If not, why not? You deserve the best life can offer you. You may not get what you want, but with a grateful and open heart you’ll get everything you need. You were born to dance and sing and enjoy life and its blessings.

COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening

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COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening

Here are a few of the good things I witnessed or experienced today:

  • Salons are open. I needed to make a choice: get a haircut or twist my hair into a ponytail. Grateful for the stylist who took her time with me and grateful for the salon for making me feel safe (from COVID-19).
  • Churches can hold services, more places are open, people are kind to each other. We’re moving on. Yes we are! Grateful.

We’re another day closer to victory. We’ve got a clear road ahead and no radar traps. It’s all going to work out. Hang in there.

The little things are priceless treasures to me. They brighten my day. I hope your day is filled to overflowing with the little things that make life worth living.

Grateful for all the above.

If you’d like to share the good things you’ve witnessed on my blog, Email me (ray.brese@gmail.com) a short list (1 to 5 things.  I’ll post and attribute them to you in the way you choose to be acknowledged (e.g., anonymous, name, Word Press blog (etc.).

COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening

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COVID-19 Is a Bummer – It Can’t Stop Good Things From Happening

Here are a few of the good things I witnessed or experienced today:

  • Each day surprises me with unexpected good things. Today, I received an email from a friend I hadn’t heard from in years. She’s sharing my grieving book with her mom (My friend’s mom was married for 64 years when her husband died). My friend is doing great things with her life. I’m grateful she’s been so successful. I also grateful something I’ve written can help another. Grateful! Grateful!
  • I must have had 20 interpersonal contacts today. Not one person was negative, frightened, or feeling hopeless about the future. I’m surrounded by optimistic, hope-filled people. That is worth celebrating. Grateful

We’re another day closer to winning this battle. Don’t let the sideshow get you down (all the news). Good things are happening everywhere and they will continue to happen. We’re going to make it and make it in style.

The little things are priceless treasures to me. They brighten my day. I hope your day is filled to overflowing with the little things that make life worth living.

Grateful for all the above.

If you’d like to share the good things you’ve witnessed on my blog, Email me (ray.brese@gmail.com) a short list (1 to 5 things.  I’ll post and attribute them to you in the way you choose to be acknowledged (e.g., anonymous, name, Word Press blog (etc.).

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