a *bleeping* gratitude list

its giving reluctant thanks

This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for…

1. grieving a dead chicken because at least it wasn’t my favorite one

2. my daughter humiliating me by yelling “mama did you faht?!” because the missing “r” is so cute

3. neck pain because it reminds me to take care of myself as I work

4. having a mouse problem because we get to live in the country

5. not being able to eat the foods I used to love because it gives me a sense of control over my health

6. a broken-down van because it’s keeping us here for a quiet holiday together

7. seeing bleak social media posts about the war because the empathy roused would have stayed dormant

8. hints of incoming winter blues because of the opportunity to practice self-compassion

9. my friend’s mastectomy because it means chemo worked and the cancer is gone

10. purchasing an awful blue coat because my child thinks it makes him look like Michael Jackson

Your turn!

Will you add one thing you’re *bleeping* grateful for in the comments? I think it will bring us all a little slice of joy.

I am grateful for each of you. No bleeping needed.

Shannon

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