Thankful Thursday

Good morning.

My husband just came into the room where I am writing this and said, "Thankful Thursday"!  For any first time readers, every Thursday I make a list of things I am thankful for.  I have been doing this for quite a while but now I am keeping count because of an idea that I got from Ann at Holy Experience.

So here is my list for today:

a creative mom

a compassionate sister

a dad with integrity

a hardworking husband

sun rises  a little earlier in the mornings

warm pajamas

cozy bed

hot cup of tea

my own studio

kids and grandkids healthy

husband's cheerfulness every morning

feeling hopeful today

how God's word can change my outlook

time sewing yesterday

more time to sew today

forsythia buds turning green. 

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Did you know that being thankful is actually good for you?

A study reported in Psychology Today reported that  "In general, participants who were asked to think about what they were grateful for, compared to control condition participants, experienced greater levels of optimism, positive mood, and feelings of belongingness over the period of the study. That is, experiencing gratitude promoted psychological well-being. Further, in one study, these participants reported fewer physical illness symptoms and indicated spending more time exercising. This suggests that gratitude may also promote healthy living. Also, these participants were more likely to report helping someone with a personal problem or offering emotional support to others. In other words, gratitude may also motivate pro-social or moral behavior." 

That is quite amazing, isn't it?

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So what are you thankful for today?

Oh, and don't forget about my Pillow Party on Monday!