25 Things I am Grateful For

Carol Martzinek

When things are rough, it’s easy to overlook the good things that come our way. Keeping a gratitude journal isn’t difficult. I’ve listed twenty-five things I’m grateful for to help get you started.

When things are rough, it’s easy to overlook the good things that come our way. So, I’ve started keeping a gratitude journal. I don’t do it perfectly or every day, but I try to make a point of counting my blessings. Keeping a gratitude journal isn’t difficult. Just write down the things that were “right” with your day. I’ve listed twenty-five things I’m grateful for to help get you started.

1. My good health.

2. My relationship with my mother and sisters.

3. My adorable niece and nephew.

4. I have a job that I enjoy and that rewards me well.

5. I live in a wonderful apartment that I really love.

6. I have a great landlord.

7. I don’t have problem neighbors.

8. The many friends I have in this town.

9. The opportunity to create “Inspiration Soup”.

10. Being able to experience the world through the eyes of a child.

11. That I was able to come home safe and sound on September 11th.

12. World Trade Center workers and Ground Zero heroes.

13. The outpouring of love and support for New York City from all over the world.

14. The friendships I’ve made down at Point Thank You.

15. The wonders of modern technology which have enabled me to make friends across the country.

16. Finally experiencing and enjoying the magic of Walt Disney World.

17. Overcoming my fear and going on Splash Mountain in December. It was wonderful!

18. All of the Saturdays I’ve spent with my younger sister, niece and nephew.

19. Flight crews of American Airlines and United who continue to fly despite their September 11th losses.

20. A relatively mild New York City winter.

21. Finding a really good dentist that I like and am very comfortable with.

22. Gel pens.

23. My three feline roommates, Max, Trouble and Zig.

24. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets.

25. Music.

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