The 5-Day Gratitude Challenge from the TED talk people – see here for details – is probably more touchy-feely than most readers of this blog can stomach. Some of these things I can’t imagine doing myself, or asking others to do. The one (#4) about writing a eulogy for a person still living, then handing it to them? That one’s kinda creepy – but also kinda cool – in a macabre sort of way. All I can say is, you better pick the right person to try this one on, otherwise they might get the wrong idea and figure you’ve put a hit out on them. In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, this is a nice break from all the turkey-and-football related stuff that’s ordinary blog-fare this time of year. As for #2 – “Look your barista in the eye and say thanks when they serve you yer coffee” – that one’s easy enough. Especially when Starbucks gives you free coffee on your birthday. For me, that’s tomorrow. And as for #1 – “Post a picture of something you’re especially thankful for” – that one’s easy too. Waddayathink? Am I right?
You got anything you’re grateful for?
C’mon, play along… and don’t forget to tip yer barista!
Gratitude Challenge Bonus Content: Poetry Corner
Gratitude List
by Laura Foley
Praise be this morning, for sleeping late,
the sandy sheets, the ocean air,
the midnight storm that blew its waters in.
Praise be the morning swim, mid-tide,
the clear sands underneath our feet,
the dogs who leap into the waves,
their fur, sticky with salt,
the ball we throw again and again.
Praise be the green tea with honey,
the bread we dip in finest olive oil,
the eggs we fry. Praise be the reeds,
gold and pink in the summer light,
the sand between our toes,
our swimsuits, flapping in the breeze.
“Gratitude List” by Laura Foley from Why I Never Finished My Dissertation. Headmistress Press © 2019.
So much to be grateful for…..family friends health…..work leisure……a warm and comfortable home……what we need and plenty to share.
Can’t figure out how to post a picture but that is too minor to sweat.