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Monday
Nov162009

a view of gratitude

I've been doing a lot of reflecting lately. Digging through my photo archives, writing about the past , celebrating motherhood and  my beautiful girls has filled me with gratitude. I'm so grateful for places like Creative Therapy, The Creative Mama and Shutter Sisters for encouraging such authentic sharing.

Looking into my life like this, almost like an outsider looking in reminds me of how very blessed I am.

Give us a glimpse into your life this week and show us what your grateful for.

Oh, I forgot to say I'm giving away a copy of each of my books today over at The Creative Mama. Leave a comment over there for a chance to win!

Reader Comments (20)

Such a sweet photo... It's the little things that remind us of how blessed we are. I am grateful for a bit of free time. Productive

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered Commentersusiej

i am grateful for so many things as well; two of them are pictured here: a moment

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermegan

Thank you for introducing me to Creative Art Therapy -- what wonderful catalysts and personal expressions! I'm off on a mission today to capture a few of the things I love best -- and am grateful for!

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterHeather

A good reminder. We should all stop and "peek" back and reflect on our lives. I think we would all find blessings where we least expect it.

I am grateful for a little eye-opening last week. And I'm trying to remember to appreciate every moment (good and bad) this week.

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered Commentercarrie

Love your gratitude glimpse! Sweet Charlie art + BSM + giveaway winner here: http://bit.ly/37bj9V

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBrené

We've had a noreaster come through last week. It rained for five days in a row. Yesterday, the sun came out just in time for my daughter's meet. Wonderful.

Here comes the sun.

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterPuna

Lovely sentiments, I'm reflecting in my post as well.....hard not to.

Serenity

Enjoy your week!
:)

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDawn

I really liked the depth of this photo. Down the hallway...very cool.
C'mon on over and check out my BSM entry!

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterIE Mommy

I am having fun getting old work cleaned out, and new toys to document my growing kids. Fun, precious times.
http://www.amberbishop.com/blog/2009/11/16/going-vintage/

Love the shot; what a sweet and simple moment.

I'm grateful for - surprise - my daughter.

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMelissa G

It is so easy to move through life at lightning speed and forget to enjoy the moment. I love the feeling your photo provokes. I often wonder what my life looks like through someone else's eyes. Thanks for the thought provoking post.

Here's my best shot:
Berry Bokeh

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJen

Grateful that each day provides us with potential beauty

Another Sunset

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered Commentershirley

today, i'm grateful for having weekends off work to explore and take photos, and to live somewhere with lots of lovely countryside. my photo from a walk in the park here http://happybunnydesigns.blogspot.com/2009/11/best-shot-monday.html

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterGemma

Love this shot and all your archive photos lately. I've dipped through some of mine lately, too. Amazing how they evoke so much emotion in me as I am reminded of the little wonderful, moments that have already slipped from the corners of my mind. I spent Saturday with H. making new memories in our moments together. He is only one person I'm so blessed and grateful to have in my life.

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered Commentergolightly

Sometimes we do need the reminders that are are blessed and grateful. 'Tis the Season for reminding ourselves and showing others.

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMelodyA.

Im grateful my daughter is only as sick as she is.....Seems this year, things could definately be worse. Thanks for helping us look at the bright side this week.

Here's my BSM

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJoanna

My life this past week feels pretty scattered but wonderfully inspiring. Here are some more candid images from the ramblings of my mind and camera ...

http://dandelionseedsanddreams.blogspot.com/2009/11/random-thoughts-monday.html

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLis

Well, since my Blog is called "Glimpses into the Life", I think I can come up with something. So here goes.

I am grateful for my other half., Not my husband....

but my twin sister Laura.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/julesinsearch/4098420976/

I haven't the faintest idea what I would do without her. So my gratitude today goes to her.

PS I love this shot Tracey, eerie, secret, hushed all at the same time.

November 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJulia

I love the mood of this photo. I am grateful for my boys and had the opportunity to spend a great day with them over the weekend.
Here is my post: I Miei Due Bambini

November 17, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterCara

i enjoyed the article about you in the current issue of artful blogging!

November 20, 2009 | Unregistered Commentercindy

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