*Gratitude Journal*

[Jewelz]

You know, I was thinking, (hush, its not that dangerous) , that I spend many days in such a state of darkness and fight the depression every day of my life. There are days that I think I just can not go on. Looking for the light, looking for the love, wondering what I did that was so awful to end up so emotionally scarred.

With that said, I was inspired to keep a gratitude journal. I admit, I havent written in it for a very long time because although there really was alot in life I was grateful for, I was too sad to write. Until recently. I was given new breath to breathe, new eyes to see, a new heart to feel. Im feeling very lucky and very grateful.

And what i thought,........hmmm, it would make a great thread.

When life gets you down, come here, think about, and i mean search your soul for things you are grateful for. Or just post on a great day as well! Let this be a place for you to reflect upon the important things and leave the trivial things at the door.

Have you friends here that make you happy and you wanna share? Post a thank you or an "I care about you"...

This is all about making yourself feel good and maybe in the process someone else will be touched by your gratitude and will pay it forward.

Blessings!

 

[Jewelz]

Things I am grateful for today:

*Literotica ~ I have met someone that has changed my life and many friends that I cherish

*The sunshine!~ It is such a beautiful day today!

*The telephone~ The closest thing we can to actually being together

*Hot baths~ its my sacred alone time

*My 3 daughters~ they are my reason for living

*Chocolate~ ahhh, the god itself

*my faith~ it is getting me through some of the roughest days and will continue through the upcoming changes in my life

*laughter~ we all need a daily dose of it!

 

[~Dream~]

With Artful's permission,

Jewelz!!! what a wonderful idea for a thread sweety,should,ve known ..comin from you!!
Things I am grateful for today:
1.ANOTHER DAY TO love and be loved
2.My 4 wonderful gifts from God,my children, and speaking of,
3.the power of prayer(our world really needs it)
4, very very greatful that my Master has chosen ME out of all the women he could have to be his sub.
5.Having people like Jewelz,Nick,Annie,Kayte,Lee,Angelofsex,Dom,Lance,Blue Dolphin,Bluemouse,Sierra,Blaze,Fiana,Slartty,Wicked eve,Spectral dragoon,etc as my Lit family...
6.peace that we are lucky to have when there are wars everywhre
7.music,cause i LOVE to sing
8.the sounds of nature,birds chirping,bees humming
9. my health(it could be worse)
10.sexual pleasures-well I had to say it it's in my nature!! lol
11.I am greatful for this thread

 

[Jewelz]

(((((((((((((((((((((Dream))))))))))))))))))))))) Im so glad you like this idea!!

And I too believe in the power of prayer!! and ohh so grateful for music!

shhhh, dont tell anyone but MY GOD am I grateful for sexual pleasures too!

 

[Phelan]

shhhh, dont tell anyone but MY GOD am I grateful for sexual pleasures too!

I'd be grateful for those too..... if I was actually getting any

I'm grateful for my Baby love and the smile that she puts on my face.

 

[Jewelz]

I'd be grateful for those too..... if I was actually getting any

I'm grateful for my Baby love and the smile that she puts on my face.

Time. Hope. Dreamin Big.

 

[1sexylady]

Wow...this is neat...ok here goes..

I am grateful for:

Being able to see my son's face this morning and kissing it...

For the beautiful day and sunshine...

For My Sexy Biker Dude calling me and telling me he cares...

For talking to my friend, Angelofsex, and laughing with her over many different things and talking about her coming home...

For Others here that pm me and just want to know if I am ok and happy..

For just being able to see this day...

 

[Jewelz]

sexysissy, you made me smile

 

[1sexylady]

sexysissy, you made me smile

Well now I am grateful for that too...

 

[sortacurious]

Jewelz hun,
Your mind scares me sometimes:
In the wee hours this morning I once again couldn't sleep. I decided I hadn't journaled in a long time and maybe that would help. But I didn't really feel like pouring out my hardship, I wanted to think about my blessings. So I began a new journal, of things I'm thankful for! As I was writing, I kept thinking it would make a wonderful thread here. How strange that we think so alike!

Just some of mine:

* I'm so very grateful to my online friends. So many times they have offered support and made me smile and laugh. I'm so happy that I've giving me a piece of themselves that I will treasure.

* The power of love is such a blessing. Without it this world would be terrifying. I'm grateful for the ability to feel it towards others and to be able to recieve as well.

* My grandma...she is such a source of that love. I'm so completely happy that I've been blessed with her as my grandmother. My personal goal is to make all of her remaining days as wonderful as she has made my life. I owe her and my departed grandpa my life, and they made me who I am today.

* My spirituality, also a gift from my grandparents. This relationship with God, is the one unwaivering constant in my life. It is the well the provides everything I need.

* My brother. I love him so much. I'm grateful I've been given such a wonderful person to care for. His struggles give me purpose. I pray for a release from the torment he experiences. Until then, I'm grateful that I can provide him with love and understanding and a home to feel safe and secure in.

* The beauty that surrounds me...when I'm overwhelmed with the yucky stuff, all I have to do is look around my home. There can be no creation from man as awesome as what nature has in abundance right here.

Sooo much more...will have to check back later.

Thank you Jewelz for creating a thread for people to go and be happy!!!!!

 

[Jewelz]

SC, thank you for being a part of it. And yes, I gathered long ago that we were soul sisters too. So alike, feel the same things basically at the same time, most of the time. I care about you and love you greatly and hope that one day will be blessed enough to see you face to face. Your post brought tears to my eyes. May your journey be one filled with love, hope, happiness and inspiration.

 

[ShiningEyes]

Hey there Jewelz!!! What a wonderful Idea!!!!!!!!!!!!1

I am grateful for:

*Waking up each morning knowing I have at least one more day to spend with my family!

*Lit~~~to escape to with all my friends that love and care for me!!

*Jewelz, for caring and loving me when she doesn't have to and for being there for me when I truely need her!!!!!!

*Phelan, Curious, LeStat, MR, Wintermute, Blues, Whspr, Zetacon4, and everyone else that I haven't named for the kind words and wonderful advice and all the hugs!!!! It's truely appreciated.

*Sunshine that brights up my day when stuck at home alone!!!

*All my family members that care about me and show me they are here from me when they don't have to be!

*For Byron!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jewelz]

Sending you warm hugs my sweet friend Beth. I will always care. And always be there. Just forgive me if I slip up....sometimes I feel quite vulnerable.

 

[lovemetender]

I'm grateful for all I have & all that's to come in this great journey called life

 

[ShiningEyes]

Sending you warm hugs my sweet friend Beth. I will always care. And always be there. Just forgive me if I slip up....sometimes I feel quite vulnerable.

Babygirl...humans make mistakes!!! that's what a slip up is!! I feel just as wulnerable myself a lot of the time. I loves you babygirl!!

 

[Jewelz]

Babygirl...humans make mistakes!!! that's what a slip up is!! I feel just as wulnerable myself a lot of the time. I loves you babygirl!!

Loves you too!! thanks for EVERYTHING!

 

[ShiningEyes]

Loves you too!! thanks for EVERYTHING!

Your very very welcome!!!! And thank you very very much!!!!!
I'm sure I'll do my slipping up!!!!!

 

[enjoyingitall]

What an excellent idea for a thread!

It really does do the soul much good to pause and reflect on our blessings. Probably none of us do it as often as we could or should.

Today, I'm thinking of the really meaningful things for which I have gratitude..
I'm grateful for the love I am surrounded with, for my precious children, and for having another day to enjoy the part of the world that I call my own.

Thanks for reminding us all to stop and feel some good feelings, Jewelz

 

[Jewelz]

Re: What an excellent idea for a thread!

Thanks for reminding us all to stop and feel some good feelings, Jewelz

Thanks for stopping in E! I just thought it would be nice to have a few realistic, more thought provoking threads. Some people are calling me on it but thats ok. Im getting what I want from doing them and so are those who chose to post to them. Thats all that matters

Have a great day!!

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Today I am grateful for :

*Hearing "Mommy I love you"

*Air freshner, something smells like it died in my minivan, not pleasant at all

*Learning new things like finding my gspot

*My cats, they are so loyal and so cuddly

*Friends that are also very loyal. Thank you. You know who you are!

*webcams

*my mom and my sister

*my nephew's arms around my neck...he is the best!!

 

[omahaman2]

JENNYOMANHLL

 

[Jewelz]

JENNYOMANHLL

*happy sigh* i cant tell you how happy it makes me to witness such love from you and jenny ...thanks for the inspiration!

 

[1sexylady]

....

Today I am grateful for....

Such a beautiful day....
My son who gives me such joy and makes me smile all the time...
My very special someone who is sexy, nice and always a pleasure to be with...
My dog...she never complains or gives me trouble...
My car which I love driving...
My friends who are in the r/l...they are special people...
My friends here in Lit which I also love...

But most of all I am grateful I have another day... to be grateful...

 

[Jewelz]

I am grateful for emoticons cuz my sexysissy loves using them and they make me smile!!

 

[ShiningEyes]

What I'm grateful for!!

Being given another day for a fresh start, another chance to do things right!
A another day to spend more time with my father(Lord knows I need it!!)
NOT SO THANKFUL FOR THE PHONE RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very thankful for the food to keep me from starving
*sigh* more later

 

[Phelan]

What I'm grateful for!!

Being given another day for a fresh start, another chance to do things right!
A another day to spend more time with my father(Lord knows I need it!!)
NOT SO THANKFUL FOR THE PHONE RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very thankful for the food to keep me from starving
*sigh* more later

SE, you just need to get rid of your phone. I'm thinking it's causing you way too many problems recently. At least you still have us to cheer you up!!