Dearest, Ann. Thank you for this beautiful note and for sharing the video. It was an uplifting gift on this holiday weekend. I am grateful to see that it is never too late for families to heal, to break systemic cruelty and trauma with the launching of a new generation. Our old narratives don't have to define us or keep us captive. There's something to celebrate!
Always celebrating our friendship. Sending so much love across the pond!
Hi Ann. I watched that lovely YouTube and yes it encapsulates so much. Gratitude itself is a beautiful word and I am grateful to be aware of my gratitude for such a lot of things everyday.
The gifts we have are not always as tangible as the things it’s easy to moan and groan about! I think it’s easier to concentrate on the problems that are arising rather than appreciate all the great difficulties one has worked hard to solve. Simply because it feels “ right” somehow to look at an issue or situation which is awkward and needs addressing. So for this reason I think it becomes easy to get ‘ addicted to worrying’ in an attempt to solve as much as possible.
But there again how wonderful it is to truly count one’s blessings. Which I do more and more and more. And thinking of the almost infinite list of problems illnesses and malaises one does Not have. Too many to count but always worth remembering. And to be grateful for each square inch of the sky and the meadow I can see. The list could go on and on. Certainly longer than the list of curses. That I think must be the beauty of gratitude
One doesn’t always have had to have been through the worst to be appreciative. It certainly is worth more thoughts than ever ti love the moments happiness.
I wish you a beautiful peaceful and happy weekend Ann and it’s a real blessing to think of all the magic and sunlight you bring with your kind wise words. Cheers Richard x.
Ahhhh, Ann, your thoughtful sharing is poignant and comforting.
When I think of my family lineage, I think of my maternal grandparents who were living in the same town when we were children. Grandfather was somewhat Victorian in hi approach—“children should be seen and not heard”. Grandmother was gifted in al manner of sewing, knitting and handwork. They were generous with their outreach, and would have massive luncheons with up to 14 guests—the majority were maiden aunts, older widows and female friends of the family....gratitude, for me, motivates action—ways of sharing what one has with those who are walking a more rocky path.... I love to imagine I’m carrying on a spirit of kindness and joy, and creating an extended community. Humans need so much to belong. Ann—I’m honored to be one of your American friends. You continue to change my life with your love, friendship and wisdom🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼Thank you!! xo
Dearest Ann, Thank you so much for giving this beautiful attention to our American holiday. One of the special things about Thanksgiving is that it’s not associated with any one religion. It is a holiday that is celebrated by all and recognizes we are One. I could write way too much here about my Thanksgiving memories and with each there is gratitude. So many. I think one of my favorites is when, as a young woman, I hosted Thanksgiving at our home. At some point, mom passed the baton on to the older siblings. What a source of pride and joy to prepare the Turkey and make the pies (my mom’s pie crust recipe is the BEST!) and have it be a success.
In my twenties I bought an antique round oak harvest table. It has 8 leaves that can be inserted to change the table from round to long oval. I still have that table. Tim would like to replace it with a newer table. As long as I’m alive that will not happen. I am thankful for all the beautiful energy that table holds and radiates as a result of all the lives that have sat at that table for the past 45 years. The stories it could tell.
Oh my, your Sunny Optimist ignited so much beautiful memory. Thank you, dear Ann. I imagine you sitting at my round oak table and sipping a cup of tea with me. ❤️☕️
Dearest, Ann. Thank you for this beautiful note and for sharing the video. It was an uplifting gift on this holiday weekend. I am grateful to see that it is never too late for families to heal, to break systemic cruelty and trauma with the launching of a new generation. Our old narratives don't have to define us or keep us captive. There's something to celebrate!
Always celebrating our friendship. Sending so much love across the pond!
xo
Chris
Hi Ann. I watched that lovely YouTube and yes it encapsulates so much. Gratitude itself is a beautiful word and I am grateful to be aware of my gratitude for such a lot of things everyday.
The gifts we have are not always as tangible as the things it’s easy to moan and groan about! I think it’s easier to concentrate on the problems that are arising rather than appreciate all the great difficulties one has worked hard to solve. Simply because it feels “ right” somehow to look at an issue or situation which is awkward and needs addressing. So for this reason I think it becomes easy to get ‘ addicted to worrying’ in an attempt to solve as much as possible.
But there again how wonderful it is to truly count one’s blessings. Which I do more and more and more. And thinking of the almost infinite list of problems illnesses and malaises one does Not have. Too many to count but always worth remembering. And to be grateful for each square inch of the sky and the meadow I can see. The list could go on and on. Certainly longer than the list of curses. That I think must be the beauty of gratitude
One doesn’t always have had to have been through the worst to be appreciative. It certainly is worth more thoughts than ever ti love the moments happiness.
I wish you a beautiful peaceful and happy weekend Ann and it’s a real blessing to think of all the magic and sunlight you bring with your kind wise words. Cheers Richard x.
Ahhhh, Ann, your thoughtful sharing is poignant and comforting.
When I think of my family lineage, I think of my maternal grandparents who were living in the same town when we were children. Grandfather was somewhat Victorian in hi approach—“children should be seen and not heard”. Grandmother was gifted in al manner of sewing, knitting and handwork. They were generous with their outreach, and would have massive luncheons with up to 14 guests—the majority were maiden aunts, older widows and female friends of the family....gratitude, for me, motivates action—ways of sharing what one has with those who are walking a more rocky path.... I love to imagine I’m carrying on a spirit of kindness and joy, and creating an extended community. Humans need so much to belong. Ann—I’m honored to be one of your American friends. You continue to change my life with your love, friendship and wisdom🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼Thank you!! xo
Dearest Ann, Thank you so much for giving this beautiful attention to our American holiday. One of the special things about Thanksgiving is that it’s not associated with any one religion. It is a holiday that is celebrated by all and recognizes we are One. I could write way too much here about my Thanksgiving memories and with each there is gratitude. So many. I think one of my favorites is when, as a young woman, I hosted Thanksgiving at our home. At some point, mom passed the baton on to the older siblings. What a source of pride and joy to prepare the Turkey and make the pies (my mom’s pie crust recipe is the BEST!) and have it be a success.
In my twenties I bought an antique round oak harvest table. It has 8 leaves that can be inserted to change the table from round to long oval. I still have that table. Tim would like to replace it with a newer table. As long as I’m alive that will not happen. I am thankful for all the beautiful energy that table holds and radiates as a result of all the lives that have sat at that table for the past 45 years. The stories it could tell.
Oh my, your Sunny Optimist ignited so much beautiful memory. Thank you, dear Ann. I imagine you sitting at my round oak table and sipping a cup of tea with me. ❤️☕️