Barry Davis

With Thanksgiving tomorrow here in the USA, I thought it would be a good idea to find out what everyone is grateful for. I think that showing gratitude is one of the keys to success in life as it helps us to focus on others, instead of only on ourselves.

I got the following in my e-mail today that helps us to focus on some of the simpler things to be grateful for. It's a little "cutesy" but true nonetheless:

> I am thankful:
>
> For the wife who says it's hot dogs tonight, because
> she is home with me, and not out with someone else.
>
> For the husband who is on the sofa being a couch potato,
> because he is home with me and not out at the bars.
>
> For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes
> because it means she is at home, not on the streets.
>
> For the taxes I pay because it means I am employed.
>
> For the mess to clean after a party because it means I have
> been surrounded by friends.
>
> For the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means
> I have enough to eat.
>
> For my shadow that watches me work because it means I am
> out in the sunshine.
>
> For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning,
> and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home.
>
> For all the complaining I hear about the government because
> it means we have freedom of speech.
>
> For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking
> lot because it means I am capable of walking and I have been
> blessed with transportation .
>
> For my huge heating bill because it means I am warm.
>
> For the lady behind me in church who sings off key because
> it means I can hear.
>
> For the pile of laundry and ironing because it means I have
> clothes to wear.
>
> For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day
> because it means I have been capable of working hard.
>
> For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours
> because it means I am alive.
>
> And finally, for too much e-mail because it means I have
> friends who are thinking of me.

Barry

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AnnaEmilie

Well, I think nowadays people forgot to think about the precious gift called "free will" and "freedom" and "free thought"...

I am most thankful for having an independent mind, because when looking around we see a lot of people who only think that they are independent, but in truth they only do what other people indirectly command them to do.

This is fashion, this is trend, this is what everybody does, this is the way it is... this kind of phrases are learned by heart by the majority of people and they forget about their free will...

you don't have to do what other people do... you are strong enough and free enough to be individual... diversity is what our society needs people.

It's sad that the majority thinks that we are living in the time of the biggest freedom ever in the history. But in truth we are just living in a world of hidden restrictions.

But if you believe in your freedom and free your mind from invisible drugs and immaterial brain narcotics, then you can truly say that you are free even in this kind of controlled society

so therefore briefly:
I am grateful for my free mind and for my independent thoughts..!

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SickHippie

I am grateful that my girlfriend said 'Yes!' when I asked her to marry me.

I am grateful that I have a comfortable house that I feel safe in.

I am grateful that I have enough food to eat.

I am grateful that I have good friends who have opened their home and family up to myself & my girlfriend for Thanksgiving - both of our families are too far away to meet up with.

And, as always, I am grateful that I am alive. It sure beats the alternative.

dsanchez

Yep, for me just being alive beats everything else.

Of course, I love my family and everything that I have, but just being alive and healthy, being able to wake up every morning and breath, that feels soooooooo good...

Dagmar

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I AM GRATEFUL FOR the power GOD gave me to change the world

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JamesFraze

In no particular order...

I'm thankful for my ability to provide for my family - not such much that I forget about God, not so little that I feel like I am failing them.

I'm grateful that people still try to do random acts of kindness, in spite of all of the hate that surrounds us.

I'm grateful for my wife, who always forgives my mistakes and treats me like a king.

I'm grateful for my son, who wants to spend time with me.

I'm grateful for my mind that it mostly works (when I do).

I'm grateful for my body that I do not have major hurdles or challenges.

I'm grateful for my trials, they have helped me to develop into a better person - even though the journey has been a rough one.

I'm grateful for Jesus Christ, who renews my mind every day and has helped me to become a better husband, father and person.

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I am grateful that I have two eyes that can see different colors

I am grateful that I have a nose that can smell different scents

I am grateful that I have two ears that can hear different sounds

I am grateful that I have tongue that can taste different tastes

I am grateful that I have a skin that can feel different things

I am grateful that I have a brain that can understand different facts...

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Bayo

I am grateful that when I do actually remember to focus on the things I want God, the Spirit the Universe responds.

Even though I understand the principles, I still sometimes wonder why?

Barry: Your start of the thread is wonderful. I would like to seek your permission to post it on my blog at Inspiration for The Soul at http:/InspirationForTheSoul.com - not for any profit but because it is such a "from-the-heart" piece of writing and it struck a chord with me.

I will include all and any details you want to have included.

I believe it will touch, bless and inspire many people to remember to express gratitude.

DirectoryKing

I am just thankful for being alive. Just be able to see, feel and think is good enough.

creative

My list is soooo big it doesn't fit here.
The more we focus on the positive aspects of life, and the more we appreciate them, the more we will attract that kind of things in our life.
Carpe Diem!

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Jayllie

I know this is an old post but I am just snooping around and thought I would say what a sweet post I thought this was. We dont do thanksgiving here in the UK but everyday I am thankful for my daughter, even when she is being a little madam and I am also now thankful for the little bean groiwng inside me, even when he is keeping me awake at night squirming about. Hehe, you dont need to be rich to be thankful and I think this day and age too many people forget about the more inportant things in life xx

bigmoney4me

I am thankful for my entrepreneurial spirit

Karen Connell

I am grateful for the opportunity I have been given to make a living online.
I am grateful for all the encouragement that is given when I feel that I'll never do it.
I am grateful to be alive and enjoying my life!

ElectricChili

It's a bit late for Thanksgiving but I'm glad to have survived a Pulmonary Embolism I had last year. Wife was told to ride in the ambulance because it didn't look like I would make it to the hospital. Priest gave me last rites and everything.

Good to be here!

Rich Scherlitz

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Iam gratefull for my parents -
For giving me a chance and support to achieve success in life.

Iam gratefull for my motivation -
To be with me each and every time

Iam gratefull for internet-
To create a lovely world for imagionative and creative people.

Iam gratefull to god-
For creating me to live in this world.

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I am grateful for my loving and supporting parents...and my health...the thing we apprieciate LEAST until it is gone!

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I have always heard that the quickest way to success is to literally go out and help someone else create their own success.

But if you are not interested in the making money side of the house all of the time and truly focus on someone in the pure spiritual sense, thinking of them as a brother or sister and truly looking out for their best interest something inside of you tends to change and you may just see things change around you.

I am extremely blessed, I have a very good family life, a wife whom I adore, 2 wonderful kids that are the world to me and a Savior I owe my life too and to whom I want to serve until I die.

I sincerely hope the best to all and may you be blessed in all that you do.

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Grace Jen

Firstly, I would like to say THANK YOU Barry for starting this great Topic here

Today, I am so grateful for
- Being able to connect with like-minded friends in this great Warrior Forum.

- I am so greatful for my great health.

- Loving family.

- Supportive friends and network.

- I am so greatful for my food, today lunch and dinner are absolutely awesome, hehehe... (lol, I enjoy eating, especially nice food from all over the world)

- I so so blessed with everything that I have.

- I am so thankful for all my free time, I enjoy what I am doing, serving and helping others.

- I am so blessed with this high speed internet. This makes life so much easier to connect with my friends on the other side of the world, hahaha...

- I am so happy that I have heather and electricity supply, the weather here is getting colder and colder because winter is coming.

- I am so blessed that I have the freedom to do whatever I like at anytime I want.

- I am so grateful with all the magic and blessings I receive from my God everyday. Life is awesome!


wow... I can feel that the positive energy is just jumping everywhere when I write doen all things that I am grateful for.

Hey Barry, thanks for starting this Topic

To all my lovely friends here, enjoy your day, have a marvellous one!

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TheGiant

I am thankful for my life.
I am thankful for my health.
I am thankful for my positive emotions that help me keep on keeping on.
I am thankful for my wealth. I am so thankful for my wealth.
I am thankful for my relationships with my family and friends.
I am thankful that I create wealth automaticly.
I am thankful that I have an abundance of health.
I am thankful for my infinite potential.
I am so thankful for every second of my life.
I am thankful for all of the knowledge I have regarding how to make money online.
I am so thankful for the love in my life. I am thankful for the abundance of mentors in my life.

AfteraDream

I am grateful for having a healthy body, a nice family and ability to create what I want in this world.

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ricaparaleho

Today the answer could be something like this-

1. I don’t have to spend the night outside in the cold.
2. I don’t have to get wet as I have a roof over my head.
3. I won’t have to go to bed with an empty belly.
4. I can cover myself with a clean blanket.
5. If I still need another blanket I can fetch one from the locker.

honestbizpro

That it really is a World Wide Web connecting us, teaching us, letting us have a global voice and a global impact.

innhui

I am grateful that:

I am alive
I am healthy
I have wonderful kids
I have supportive parents
I have great sisters and brothers
I am blessed with everything I need in life
I can choose to be happy everyday

I thank God that I can be grateful


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I am grateful that:

I am alive
I can eat and drink
I have God to protect me
I have a job
Sunday is a holiday
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Thankful for being alive.
Thankful for my parents giving me the life.
Thankful to my friends and family.
Thankful for being here in WF and the people who are helpful in helping those who are in need.

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I am grateful for all the blessings that my family and I received and of course, for the good health and happiness. I am thankful for the all the small things that are happening right now.

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I am grateful and thankful for being alive, comfortable and being able to help people.

Sonam22

I am so grateful for friends and family, and for the opportunity we have been given to experience the best of life in this world!
When we focus on gratitude, we attract more good things into our life. Visualise being grateful for the wonderful things still to come your way, and you will soon be enjoying them!

GavinStephenson

I am grateful for the wealth of information avalible on the internet. It unbelieveble

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I am grateful I am breathing,

Also coffee
Sunshine
My gorgeous daughter
Dark chocolate
Everything from here on is cruisey.
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rocketmail009

Thanks Barry Davis
I really appreciate that you are grateful for such things
I am really grate ful for my parents and
it’s meeting with friends I’ve known for years, and a sensei I enjoy training with. It’s the cup of orange juice my mom left me before she went to work. It’s the fact that I’m healthy, of sound mind and body.

niklasgroup

i was grateful that i was born to perform my goal in life
i was grateful to have a loving family
i was grateful that i am belong to the church of christ

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Karate Kid

I am grateful for the little things:

my health, my family, my friends, the nature.

Also, I'm grateful for the path I've taken and being led to.

We have so many things we should be grateful about. If you don't.. fiddle around to check your pulse.

aQsa08

I feel grateful for being in this world, feel grateful to my mom who bring into the world

betesh

Grateful that until now im alive, facing reality as we know it.

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Karen Blundell

I am so grateful for my family and a special friend who has been like a guardian angel to us lately.
I am grateful that this summer has not been as hot and humid as it normally is around here.
I am grateful for my relatively good health
I am grateful for the abundance in my life now.
I am grateful for this forum and the wonderfully talented people in here.

Shana_Adam

I am grateful for this beautiful universe

-being connected in spirit to everyone and everything in this universe
-grateful my mom survived cancer
-that I have a wonderful family
-that Im single
-that I own my own freedom and time
-that this earth is my home
- that I have access to water one of the greatest gifts to mankind
-that in my heart I can see an ocean of love
-that Im not afraid of anything anymore - there is a power beyond all the senses

Sid Kaplan

I am grateful every day I wake up and find myself on the "right side of the grass".

Steven Downward

- I am so very grateful for having the ability to live anywhere I choose in the world.
- I am grateful that I have friends and family that care for me
- I am grateful that I can make money working fo rmyself
- I am grateful that at a moments notice, I can go do something with my girlfriend.
- I am grateful that I have writen this down.

This post is great. Saying that you are grateful is onething but when you write it down, it means something totally different.

Steve

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That I have been given another chance.

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im greatful for....

..all the people who stole from me (IPR and ideas)
..all the people who kicked when I was down
..the lack of work in the early days
...having 5 kids to keep me focussed
...having been shot at age 15 (losing an eye) - THAT FAIRLY GROUNDS YOU
...dining with royalty
...meeting some very influential people
...failing so many times early in my career (got a long way to go yet)
...winning the awards Ive won
...the businesses Ive bought and sold
...for having a loving, caring childhood sweet heart who backs me 100% and me her
...for learning what I do and know that hard way by having to apply it daily
...for all the **** Ive had
...for being given the opportunity to do what I love to do every single day
...there is no substitute to experience, and for putting life into perspective.
...heres to another 41 years.....



Onwards and upwards

regards



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I am grateful for the love of God
I am grateful for my family
I am grateful for relationship
I am grateful for life;

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Mandy Allen

Brilliant post. If you haven't read this then you should:

Discover the Power of a Gratitude Journal | Reginald Cuffee

Enjoy the journey.

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Countless things.

But three things immediately come to mind. My relationship. My time to meditate. My ability to make a living.

I just have to say thanks.

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I'm very much grateful of having beautiful kids and a happy loving family.......

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This is AWESOME!

I am grateful for my hearing so I can listen to music and hear wonderful conversations with my family & friends!

I am TRULY grateful for the abundance that is before me, because of actions I took 30 days ago!