How high does your level of gratitude reach? Now everyone has written about some angle of gratitude, but to grow in thanksgiving, you have to let some things go to see the big picture, in order to rise, like mercury in a thermometer. Life has thrown some curve balls that even astonish Major League Baseball pitchers. Either these curve balls will knock us out, or we focus and fire away by hitting them head-on and out of the park.
The altitude of our gratitude depends on our attitude of appreciation for gifts that are not simply based on materialistic gains but on how stronger we get in the midst of adversity. Quite often, it is expected that gratitude comes automatically, when things are going great. Ah, the good life, and we think we are happy right? But when you can be grateful in the midst of trials, hardships, and exposing scars on your knees and elbows, along with those unexpected mishaps, oh honey, that raises the mercury on your gratitude meter. You are able to give a strong testimony as you reflect on how you survived your most traumatic tests.
Each day, find something to be grateful for. Just one thing. The benefits of gratitude lead to greater compassion and empathy for others. Gratitude can improve our overall well-being, mentally and physically. Gratitude enables you to give more when it seems like you’re running on empty. Gratitude also helps you to get a better night’s sleep and helps you to smile more. Now, with benefits like that, there’s no reason not to be grateful for something every day. Be awakened, nourished, and transformed.
💖💖💖 To you my dear friends, I am truly grateful for you! 💖💖💖
From Behind the Pen 
Such inspirational and well-grounded words of wisdom you’ve shared with us this morning, dear Kym ~ your presence here is greatly appreciated my friend! More power to you & best wishes for a splendid day ahead! 💖👍👌🌺😘
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Excellent post, as usual, dear Kym. You are a rockstar and everyday I am grateful to God for blessing me with awesome, gems like you for a friend. Every day, your sweet words of encouragement and appreciation gives me the feeling of being truly loved and life suddenly looks beautiful to me. ♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘🌹🌹🌹. Wishing every happiness for you, my dear sister.
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We do tend to take for granted those who fill our daily lives. as we do with the daily niceties.
Inspiring words here, Kym.
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Well said and grateful for you dearest Kym!💖
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
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Wow! Wow! Wow! Wonderful, amazing, greta post! as always, dear Kym you share smething fo learn, reflect, to be better person. It’s true, being grateful is so important for life.
Thank’s for share. Have a lovely time full of blessings! Send you a big hug!
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This is it right here, “But when you can be grateful in the midst of trials, hardships, and exposing scars on your knees and elbows, along with those unexpected mishaps, oh honey, that raises the mercury on your gratitude meter.” That’s the essence of gratitude, and when we are in this space, watch out, we will get so much love and gratitude back. Lovely post, my kindred! Happy weekend! ❤️🥰🤗🌺🦋🌻💖💜😘
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I like what you say about having a “gratitude meter,” Kym. I try to keep my meter high, but some days it wanes ~ I’m grateful for posts like this one that helps me recharge! Have a wonderful weekend ahead 💞
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Oh my dear, dear Phil, thank you so much for your generous words and encouragement. I appreciate you my Poetic Master Photographer. Your words energize me my friend. Here’s to a FANtabulous weekend ahead. May your adventures be amazing! 😊🥂😍💐🥰🌟🤩🦋😘 Cheers!
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My dear sweet Aparna, what am I going to do with you? You are such an encourager and you make me believe that I can fly! 🥰💐🤗 I am so very happy that my message resonated with you and it brings me sheer joy to know that I can bring a smidgen of positivity to your day. 🌞 I am raising my glass to salute your success 🥂🥂🥂 and wishing you the happiness that you most certainly deserve! Hugs and smooches with a touch of love! 🤗💖🥰💐😍🌟😊🦋
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Thank you so much Patricia. You warm my heart my friend and for that I DO NOT take you for granted. I appreciate you!🤗💖🥰 Have a FANtabulous weekend my dear. 🌞🥂😘
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And my FUNyay Cindaaayyyyy, I feel the love and as always, without your presence on this platform, who will make us laugh when we feel like burying the bodies in the backyard? 😲😂😜😝🤣😱😎
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Thank you my dear friend! I am smiling from ear to ear for your reblog! Cheers my friend! 🥰💖😘
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TY dear ~ Cheers! 🥂✨🍯😍💐
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Oh my sweet Elvira, Gracias mi amiga! You are so kind and generous. Te mando besos y abrazos! 🥰💖😘🥂😍🦋😊
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Jeff, you have made this kindred of yours smile with glee. 🤩😁😊 Oh my gosh, you make my words sound like musical notes. With maturity, you learn how to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away, know when to run! Oh I think my man Kenny Rogers got it right and so did you too my awesome friend. As we fall into this new weekend, may you make if FANtabulously beautiful. Hugs and smooches my kindred! 😘🥂😎🦋🤗🌟🌞🌺
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Thank’s, dear Kym.
Gracias mi amiga. You as well friend.
Besos y abrazos 🙏🤗🥰💖😍😘🌸🧁🫖☕🥂
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Oh my friend Christy, I feel ya girlfriend. Sometimes writing such a post forces me to recharge when my gratitude meter is running on empty. Oh my goodness, I am reminded of that Jackson Browne song I loved from my college years, “Running on Empty!” LOL, I crack myself up! 🤣😝😂
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Besos y abrazos Elvira! You are so very welcome as always. 🥰💐😎🌺🤩🥂😊
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Besos y abrazos Kym!
You are so sweet. Enjoy your evening!
🙏🥰🤩🌸🧁🫖☕✨
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And the same to you too mi amiga! Have a lovely evening! 🌙😴☕🎆😊🌺😘
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Ah! That’s so wonderful to know, dear Kym! Your words are musical notes to these ears, always. Ah, Kenny Rodgers, wise, just like you. Thank you so much, my kindred, hugs and smooches!! 😘✨🤗🌺💖🌸💜
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Thank you very much, dear Kym.
Gracias amiga! Have a lovely evening too! 🙏🤗😘🌸🧁🫖☕✨✨
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This is so true, my friend Kym. Often, we are only grateful when everything is doing great. This post is such a reminder to be thankful in whatever circumstance we are.
In every high and low of our lives, there’s much to be thankful for. 🥰😊❤
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So much inspiration in this post! Not matter how tough times get we have to lean on the good things to pull us through. You preachin in this post and I needed every word.
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Thank you my sweetness! 😍💖😘💋🥰🌺🤗
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Honey Adelheid, you are so on it. Everyday gratitude is priceless! 🙏🏼 I am happy that this message resonated with you my friend. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! 🥰🦋😘💋😊💖😍 Now, that is gratitude!
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Thank you girlfriend. I had to preach to myself. Sometimes I may go off on the deep end, but I find myself swimming back to safety! 😜
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You said that!! 🙏🏽💜💜
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You are welcome, dear Kym. Aww! 😍💖🥰😘🌸🤗🙏🏻
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Compassion and empathy are two things that never run short for me. They are like breathing. A beautiful post dear Kym. I am truly grateful for you too! 💖
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Awww, thank you so much Sandra. 🙏🏼 I concur with your statement. Gratitude is a part of every breath I take! 🤗🥂😍💖🥰
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