Violet31 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I believe finding something to be grateful for, even when we are really depressed can have be really healing. I also believe it stimulates the mind and challenges negative thoughts.I´m grateful for the short yoga break I took tonight. The instructor was clear, the backdrop amazing and the music calming.I´m so grateful for my children. What a blessing.I´m grateful for having a job and that I´m optimistic.Let´s hear yours! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRain Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) I'm grateful to all those people who have taken so much time and effort to make wonderfull works of art called films. I believe that too often they go unappriciated when it's a huge effort and toll on them to complete the project they're working on. Too often I see people tearing the film apart because they don't like it for this or that reason and nobody realises all the time and effort it took to make the film possible.I'm grateful that some artists (both music and graphic novel) take the time to read and answer people's questions. That really impresses me.I always appriciate a good snowfall. It makes me happy for some reason. Edited January 18, 2012 by DarkRain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrodM Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I'm grateful that I have my cat. He's kept me alive this longI'm grateful that I have a loving family who TRY to understand meI'm grateful that I'm alive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider and i Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I'm grateful for family members that stand beside you when you feel like you don't deserve their help.Being physically OK and free of chronic pain.All the little things that come together so I can have a roof over my head, a meal to eat, and water to drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyofPrecious Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I'm grateful to have a warm place to live and enough food to eat. There are so many people in worst shape.I am grateful for my little doggie, for the love I feel when he's sitting in my lap, or when he's crazed with excitement when I come home.I'm grateful for still having hope, and faith. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trace Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I am grateful for my kids.I am grateful for my husband.and I am grateful for our house. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet31 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Today I´m grateful for the wonderful swimming pools here who are in fact spa areas. I went today after a big meeting and was just floating in hot jacuzzi tubs outdoors.I´m also grateful for some quick thinking I did. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalla Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm grateful for my job (even though a lot of days I wish I wasn't there!)I'm grateful for my catsI'm grateful for my family and friends...and for DF of course! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyofPrecious Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I am grateful that I live in a climate that is almost always sunny and warm.I am grateful to have a computer that works so that I can come to DF.I am grateful to be of sound mind. (yes, I'm depressed, but I can still think and plan and love) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosegirl Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) I'm grateful because God made me me! Even if life has been rough at times, I would never have been anybody else!........................................................................................................................I'm grateful because I feel that I can live with my situation even if it's not the best.I'm grateful for all the good people that has passed through my life! Edited January 20, 2012 by Rosegirl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachesmary6 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm grateful for my 6 healthy kids.I'm grateful for a warm house in this cold climateI'm grateful for my dad;s health. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman23 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I'm grateful for the family members I have that are close and supportiveI'm grateful for a roof over my headI'm grateful that I am still young and I can still turn my life around 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaViolet Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) I'm thankful for:1) My sweet husband2) My smart, witty, funny daughter (She can make me laugh when not much else in life can)3) My two cats (They are there for me, and they don't judge) Edited January 21, 2012 by AquaViolet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet31 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 I am grateful that I live in a climate that is almost always sunny and warm.That is something you can certainly be grateful for, MommyofPrecious! The extremes in the weather here can be tiresome.But I´m thankful for the variety and how wonderful it can be during summer and spring.I´m grateful for having finished a difficult project today and I did it really well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocturneangel Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I am grateful for my pets, I would be lost without them.I am grateful for the people who created all the wonderful stories that I love, and that allowed me to flee into their fantastic worlds. They give me both hope and a safe place to hide whenever things get too much. I am grateful for the weekends. Time to relax a bit is always appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LonelyHiker Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I'm grateful to have a warm place to live and enough food to eat. There are so many people in worst shape.Whenever I feel the selfpity start to rear its ugly head, I remind myself of this very thing.Grateful for: - being in excellent overall health - my family, dysfunctional as they are :p - this community 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hootiefan Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I'm grateful that my husband is home from a week of studies in another state. He's my rock. :)I'm grateful my mom has been visiting.I'm grateful my routine will return next week and my depression will be easier to combat with that routine in place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyofPrecious Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I'm grateful for freedom, which I understand to mean 1) life and 2) Liberty and 3) the pursuit of Happiness. We are not guaranteed happiness in life, but it is a basic human right to pursue it. From the US Constitution: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranter Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 1) My wonderful children and their chldren (bring a warm smile to my face)2) My husband of 22 years (The patience of a saint!)3) Where I am right now. As much as I dislike Depression, the opportunity to connect (?) with others going through difficult times/ emotions just wouldn't be here to embrace. If I wasn't depressed I wouldn't have joined DF. The opportunity would have just past me by. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet31 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Today I´m forcing myself to be grateful and that makes it so important. It´s been very difficult here with the snow, overwork and a difficult teen, but here goes:1. Grateful I went to a gallery opening despite the weather - and took my teen with me.2. Grateful for my warm, cozy bed.3. Grateful for my pets, they are so sweet tonight.4. Grateful that the snow is melting in the rain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sober4life Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I'm grateful that I'm completely sober.I'm grateful that the winter has been so warm and without much snow.I'm grateful that I'm alive. After everything I've been through in life it's a miracle that I'm alive and healthy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatBoy Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I live in a reasonably free country, with access to good medical care,I have a good job with benefits.I've got "my health". It's not perfect, but I can get out a bit, exercize some, make it to work and Buddhist practice.There are actually many more things, including the DF community. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet31 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Grateful for antibiotics - I feel an instant relief for my cold and sinus infection.Grateful for having rescheduled all my meetings and made sure I work from home tomorrow.Grateful for a TV show that made me smile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QNA Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I am grateful for my woman. I am grateful for each new day. I am grateful second chances. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trustinginHimalone Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 My relationship with God.My kids.My good woman. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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