Happy Thanksgiving: Meditations on Gratitude

Here in the States it's Thanksgiving tomorrow. Between brining the turkey and baking the pies, setting the table and shelling the peas, it's easy to forget that above all, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the bounty of our lives. So permit me a moment to share with you my gratitudes.

I am thankful for my home, for the roof above my head when so many have none. I love its nooks and crannies, its quirks and idiosyncrasies; it has become a canvas for my creative expressions.

I am thankful for my city. The more I explore it's peaks and valleys, bridges and bays, the more I feel that I have found the home of my heart. Even the thickest of fogs cannot obscure the culture of peaceful and progressive thinking that abounds here.

I am thankful for my colleagues, for their commitment to the vision of our little company, and I am grateful for the opportunity to partake of that vision. Their passion for entrepreneurship and personal growth inspires me every day.

I am thankful for my family: for my kind and clever husband; for our two sweet mischievous kittens. For my mother and father and for their love and support; for my sister who has grown into a strong and sincere woman; for my grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, all far from me in body but ever-present in spirit.

I am thankful for you, my readers and blog friends. I am eternally indebted to you for coming to visit me each day, for taking a moment to revel in all that brings me joy. Without you this blog would be just a collection of thoughts floating in the ether; I hope I have brought you as much pleasure as you have brought me.

If you're celebrating Thanksgiving--or even if you're not!--tell me what you're thankful for, and have a wonderful rest of the week :)

Image credits: 1. Mikkel Vang 2, 5. Domino 3, 4, 10. Martha Stewart Living 6, 9. Flea Market Style 7, 8. Atlanta Bartlett 11. Roland Bello 12. Perfect English

Comments

[chelsea]

Sweet. Loved reading your list, Anne. I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow. Thanks for your blog!:)

[Susan]

beautiful post, Anne. happy Thanksgiving!
xoxo

[Jaime]

Beautiful photos- I am thankful for friends, family, and good health :)

Happy Thanksgiving!

[mom]

Happy Thanksgiving, Love

[Lilah]

Anne, my sentiments exactly! So much to be thankful for, and it really made me smile to be reminded of it in your beautiful post. And I should add that I am thankful for you sharing your vision every day in your blog. Blogs are definitely an act of sharing and inspiration! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! xo

[Chris]

I am thankful for my health, my family, my friends, and my husband. But most of all, I am thankful for my new beautiful baby boy :)

[jen laceda]

Hi Anne,

Happy Thanksgiving!! Hope you have a great one. I guess you celebrate two Thanksgiving being Canadian and American...LOL

By the way, I have a giveaway that you or your readers might be interested in: a Lubitel 166+ camera package. Hope you can help me promote it. Thanks!

-Jen from Folie à Deux and Les Filles Giada et Cairo

[Jane Flanagan]

Lovely post Anne! Happy Thanksgiving to you!

[Paula Grace]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! I loved your thankful post. Warms the heart.
Paula Grace
P.S. I am having a wonderful holiday giveaway on Monday (preview today) ~ beautiful art glass ornaments PLUS a little something special. I hope to see you join in the fun!

[Emily]

I am thankful for my health, my ability to walk, run, sing, cook, and to live without fear of finding shelter or food. Most of all, I am thankful for my family, They sustain me and make me who I am. Have a glorious and peaceful Thanksgiving! xo

[Terri]

Anne--Not only do you have great taste and impeccable grammar, you seem to have a very sweet soul. Happy Thanksgiving!

[Sam]

So beautifully written; I posted about the things I'm thankful for today as well.

[Annie May]

This is beautiful! I am so thankful for my family and friends and the friendly smile on a strangers face! I am also thankful for the roof over my head and this wonderful day! And thank you Anne for your beautiful blog and your wonderful words of gratitude!

[Jessica]

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful that all of my loved ones are safe and in good health.

[maria]

Anne, fantastic post. I really really enjoy your writing and hearing what you are thankful for. Im thankful especially for my family this year and being back in the U.S

[Maryam in Marrakech]

Anne, I'm thankful for you right back! Yours is one of only 3 blogs I subscribe to. Such a pleasure to read a design blog that is written so engagingly!

Happy Thanksgiving!

[Justin Rosenstein]

and we are thankful for you :-)

[Shell Sherree]

You're even more of a Superwoman than I thought, Anne. How did I not know you work with another company ~ a very inspiring one ~ as well as producing one of the best blogs I know? As for me, I'm thankful for all the blessings in my life, and especially my kitty, family and friends.

Enjoy this special time with your loved ones, Anne.

[Tanya]

Beautiful post and gratitude. I just came across your blog and I'm thankful for it already!

[A Life More Fabulous]

Anne - hope you've had a beautiful thanksgiving! Thank you - for all the work you put into your lovely blog, I always look forward to it!
x

[courtney]

beautiful post, beautiful photos .. and must i say, *beautiful* piece of art on the top left photo!

[Silvia in Spain]

Beautiful post! the most important things in our lifes should be thanked with the simpliest words. You seem to be a very exquisite lady with a very warm heart. Hope you had a lovely day. Looking forward your next post. Abrazos.

[bukmacher]

nice nice and once more nice,thanks

[pamela]

I am grateful to have found your lovely blog! I especially loved your post on oxfords!! My favourite shoe. Why do the boys get all the good ones???

[r4i karte]

Hey this is your house and dining table, full of antique things collected. Its like e museum. Really Amazing and interesting too...