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It’s Tuesday morning as I write this and set the WordPress schedule to publish automatically on Wednesday morning for the Hump Day Chronicles.
I’ve done that because this afternoon (Tuesday) I’m driving to Camrose to spend a couple of days with my daughter. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen her and I’m grateful she has Wednesday off so we can catch up and I can see her new place.
So for this week, I won’t be writing about the process I’m undergoing on what’s next for me and The Other Bottom Line. Instead, inspired by a tweet I read on Monday I want to write about being grateful.
Someone else is praying for the things you take for granted #StayGrateful
A few years back I had a conversation with a man who runs a street ministry in Toronto. I don’t remember everything we talked about but one thing he said stuck in my mind to this day. He said that 97% of the world considers me a millionaire.
The truth is while I may be wrestling with what I want to do with my life.
Others are struggling with where they will get their next meal; how they will survive one more day.
I may be looking around my apartment thinking I need to update its look.
Others are looking for shelter from the sun and rain under the awning of a building and being shooed away for loitering.
Maybe I’m struggling in personal relationships; fighting over unimportant issues, while others are completely alone with no one to talk to.
That Monday tweet was a timely reminder for me. I know I’m happier when I live my life from a place of gratefulness.
And I am grateful.
Grateful for family and good friends.
Grateful that I have a place to live and food in my belly.
Grateful for all the opportunities my life has extended to me.
Grateful for you and all the things I learn from you.
Grateful for the reminder that someone else is praying for the things I take for granted.
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
What are you grateful for?
talktodiana 
I’m grateful that I have the opportunity to read wonderful posts by bloggers like you.
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Thank you so much Sheryl – and let me say that I love your blog! ❤
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What struck me about my recent posts on finances after comments came in from others, is how fortunate I really am. Things may not be the way I envisioned my life would be, but there are people out there who are really struggling, who do not have any back-up (financial or emotional) and are living under constant stress.
It has also made me more grateful that I live in Australia where – in a worst case scenario – there is at least a safety net of basic standards for pensions and healthcare. Not so in other countries …….
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Ahh that is lovely indeed. I, too, am grateful for this beautiful country I live in. 🙂
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Hope your time together was amazing and filled with giggles! Grateful…..such a good way to live. ♥
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Giggling is fun – no matter how old you are!
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It is, isn’t it?!?!? We did a LOT of that yesterday. (at my folks….with my MISS sis, bff, and fam. 🙂
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Laughter is good for the heart!
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🙂
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That sense of where I really do stand in comfort (no, in luxury) level compared to the seven-billion people in the world… grateful hardly touches it. That doesn’t mean a little rain doesn’t fall into every life, but it does mean keeping a little perspective on things!
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Amen to that!
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Amen! And pass the rolls….
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I’m grateful for you! I really am. 🙂
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And I am grateful for you!
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I hope you and your daughter had a great time!!
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We did, thanks Alicia!
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I hope you’re having a memorable visit with your daughter. Mine and her family (including the dog!) are coming here for a visit next Tuesday, and I’m so looking forward to it.
Whenever I feel down or wanting, gratitude for all I have in my life always gives me peace. Thanks for this beautiful reminder in your post. x
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That’s wonderful – enjoy your visit with your daughter! I did enjoy mine with my girl ❤
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Enjoy your visit! Sorry, meant to conclude my comment with that.
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I did enjoy visiting with my daughter – thanks!
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Oh, I am thinking with, ‘someone else is praying for something I may take for granted.’ it is difficult to be humble, and take what ‘little’ I believe I have, and be grateful. I must consider this in conscious thought on a daily basis. Train myself. Too easy to forget.
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I’m trying to condition myself to think of all I have when I find myself wishing for more or feeling sorry for myself. Not that it’s wrong to have desires, but it’s good to be reminded of all the good things in one’s life.
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I am grateful for my family and that we are all so close not just in distance but in how we feel for each other…………………but you knew I would say that
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Yes I kind of did Joanne 😉 Enjoy your family!
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Being grateful is as way of life and so many times we take too much for granted. 🙂
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Yes this is so true!
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A great post and great reminder Diana! We should all take the time to say “Thanks”.
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Thanks Andy!
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That’s so true. We need to be grateful and remember what we already have. This morning as I pushed my two kiddos on a bike through the pouring rain, I was cursing over the crazy rainy weather. As we walked, a father walked by us with a boy about the same age as mine (5), the boy was paralyzed in his special chair. I teared up. I have more than enough, two perfectly active healthy kids and family, so I better check my gr(at)titude. Have fun with your daughter! 🙂
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What a touching story Kristi and you know, I’ve never once noticed that the word attitude is in gratitude kinda!
xo
Diana
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Diana…awesome perspective. Enjoy your time with your girl!
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Thanks Bonnie – I did!
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Onya!
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onya? Aussie, Aussie! Another downunder expression? 🙂
xo,
Diana
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Monday’s tweet was a reminder for you…and by sharing it today, it’s a GREAT reminder for ME! I am so grateful for the peace I have inside of me. When I start from that place all is well around me, too. Much to be grateful for these days! Thanks for the reminder!
And I know you are enjoying your time with your daughter today. ;<>
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(smiling) Glad I could serve as a reminder! I had a wonderful time with my daughter – thank you!
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Glad you’re getting to visit your daughter. Mine leaves tomorrow for San Francisco… busy with packing and last minute stuff– and trying not to be tearful. (fearful?)
Grateful for— family, friends, health, seasons….
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You’re a good Mom Lisa. San Fran is quite a distance for you. Hope you get a chance to visit her, it’s such an awesome city! (so I’ve heard).
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