So, this year, Thanksgiving falls on the anniversary date for Jeni (there will be a post about this later. ) She is planning on celebrating where her life is now and the family that they created. Still, we understand that Holidays and anniversaries may be difficult depending where you are in your grief and gratitude journey.
You may be feeling like I’m grieving what do I have to be thankful or grateful for in my present circumstances?
That’s normal and depending upon where you are on your journey, gratitude may be more challenging to find. We acknowledge this. It is natural to feel overwhelmed and not particularly grateful or thankful. It’s more than OK.
You might want to look at the memories in your life and find ones that you are grateful to have…or…you may be able to identify a few items or people in your life that have been helpful to you. Big or small, finding something to be grateful for can bring you comfort and peace…even in times of turmoil and grief.
Why do you want to find gratitude in your life right now? Here are some possible reasons:
- You might sleep better
- Have a stronger immune and cardiovascular systems
- Be more positive
- Best of all it can improve your relationships and community.
In this time of division in the world what better way to begin to heal than to express gratitude and thanksgiving?
Can you think of one thing you are grateful for?
- Who may have been supportive and you’d like to thank?
- What resources have been helpful?
- What memories do you treasure?
Simple Acts of Gratitude
- Think of one thing daily you are grateful for
- Write in your journal a daily gratitude (or weekly/monthly)
- Make a social media post expressing thanks and gratitude
- Call a friend or supporter and thank them. (email or write a letter if you are up to it)
We are grateful for you!
We are grateful for our work, presenting, growing our blog and community. We are grateful for our followers and supporters. You make this possible.
What if you aren’t feeling so thankful and you are grieving? Teresa is hosting a webinar next week, Grief Triage: Strategies for the Holidays Webinar, Tues. 12/3 @ 7pm CST. She also has a three week program Grief Perspectives: Surviving the Holidays Program dealing with grief and the holidays that may be useful for you or someone you know. Click here for details and to register.
Wishing you and yours a blessed and peaceful Thanksgiving.
With Gratitude, Peace and Blessings,
Jeni and Teresa
