3:13pm
Is it possible to not complain for 363 consecutive days! Yesterday, I can’t remember if I complained or not. If I did, it wasn’t a big complaint. Today, I moaned to Mike for about 5 minutes. The topic? Well, that doesn’t need to be mentioned. The problem was the complaining itself. So if I’ve blown being non-complaining for 365 days, I’ll have to try start tomorrow and not complain for 363! This is going to be a BIG one to achieve. I’ll let you know how I manage!
There’s a thing going round Facebook about a daily gratitude photo! That’s such a good idea. I’m one for taking daily photos, but this gives rise to specifically looking for something to be specially grateful for. A lot of my photos are of things I enjoy and it does mean I’m focussing in on the good of the day. If I have to say what I am appreciative of today, particularly, I actually can’t take a photo of it, because it’s my cell phone. It makes my life so much easier. Instant internet access ensures I can do a whole batch of stuff without waiting for the opportunity to get online on my home netbook. This makes a big, time-saving difference to my life.
There are a number of things I am very grateful for on a daily basis. One is the good health of Mike & I. Very grateful.
Very grateful for ability. Ability to work. Today, back on air, it was great to be there. It was so foreign getting up so early and yet so familiar. Great to be back enjoying the magnificent view from the CCFm balcony….
Then later, Julian and I went out for a cappuccino and stopped by a bookshop that had a framed picture outside the door…
Fun! Dr. Caroline Leaf posted this question on her Facebook page:
“Would you let a poisonous tree grow in your backyard? Remember, thoughts grow on mental real estate! What “trees” are you planting?”
Thoughts are powerful. From the Bible’s point of view, we find ourselves back in Romans 12 vs 2:
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Think about what you are thinking about. Time to toss the toxic and embrace the transformation of thinking about what the Bible says.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.
God bless your thoughts.
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂
Once again Ive really enjoyed your blog Helga (oh good to catch a glimpse of you and Mike from inside Barracuda’s too :-). Whilst reading your blog today I was reminded that Last year Sue and I were introduced to the “gratitude jar” which is used to accumulate pieces of paper containing something we feel gratitude for. The idea is similar to you gratitude a day photo you wrote of.
Well on 31st December 2013 Sue, the girls and I opened the jar and read out each of the things we have written down ourselves throughout the year.It was a great way to be reminded of how blessed we are.
On another point, I have always admired and been amazed at how you are able to blog EVERY day as diligently as you do. I love writing, but admit at times get lazy and dont write what I oufght. Anyway you diligence (and the way you write), together with a challenge from a writer I follow (Jeff Goins) http://goinswriter.com/about-me/ Iam attempting to write 500 words a day through January.
Thanks again for your inspirational and meaningful blogging. I love it.
Blessings,
Ray
Wow, thanks Ray, well done on the 2013 gratitude jar. That is an amazing family project!
I’ve been blogging daily for years, so I’m pretty much on a role now. One day though, I actually FORGOT!!! It was a Sunday and I just overlooked it! Any other time I’ve not been able to post it’s because I just can’t access the internet. One of the best ways of actually getting the writing done, is to start! Looking forward to seeing how your 500 words a day go.
Well you have inspired me to get writing again and if interested you can go see my blog from yesterday at http://rayhaakonsen.com/?p=1540 where I mention you motivating me.
All the best for your year ahead and thanks again for your inspired blogging. Im working on a second book right now too Im giving a working title “Unsung hero, who me” to find and applaud unsung heroes and hopefully inspire others who dont see themselves in that light.
Blessings,
Ray
That sounds great, both the blog and the book! Your first book was excellent reading. God bless you as you type!