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Morning Prayer

Published November 1, 2011 | By Debra

As I drink my coffee and set out to begin my day, I would like to offer my simple morning prayer:

Dear God,

Thank for this new day. I feel fresh with a rested body and a mind open to new possibilities.

I am thankful for my health, my sweet husband, kids, and cats…

I am thankful for our beautiful home here in North Florida.

I am thankful for my job and my many other projects that give me a sense of purpose, a creative outlet, an income, and many opportunities to help, inspire, and grow myself.

Please forgive me when I lose patience with myself and others. Please help to forgive myself.

Thank you God for this new day.

Debra

An early Fall morning prayer

Published October 8, 2011 | By Debra

Dear God,

Thank you for this new day. It is early Fall here in North Florida. The season is newly changing. Cooler air brings a fresh new energy. Thank you for this time in the year which serves to remind us to pause from all our busy doings and perhaps slow down a bit.

I am thankful for many things. I can see all around me beauty and impermanence. This combination leaves me with the bittersweet feeling of awe, humility, and gratitude.

God, with your help, may I never take this precious gift of life for granted.

May I feel and express thanks more often than I complain.

May I connect, love, and help others today and every day.

Thank you for blessing me with a good night sleep, a fresh mind, and creative energy.

May I put this energy to good use.

Thank you

Debra

A simple goodnight prayer

Published June 22, 2011 | By Debra

Goodnight for now.

Thank you, God, for this splendid day.

I feel so thankful for the time I had to spend with loved ones

and share with friends.

I am excited for what tomorrow will bring.

I remain humble and in awe of this experience we call life.

Thank you.

Amen,

Debra

What we appreciate appreciates: a gratitude journal entry for this morning

Published May 28, 2011 | By Debra

What do I appreciate this morning? My list for my gratitude journal would look like this:

1. My health

2. My body

3. The great cup of coffee I am enjoying right now.

4. Time off from work this weekend.

5. Time with my brother and his fiance in their new home in Decatur, GA

6. My daughter

7. Our service people: THANK YOU!

What do you appreciate?

Keeping an attitude of gratitude helps to keep us centered, peaceful, and have a more positive focus as we go about our day.

Have a blessed day,

Debra

Eight ways to make “thank you!” your mantra today

Published April 25, 2011 | By Debra

Here are eight ways to let “Thank You!” be your mantra today:

1. When you first wake up, say “thank” when the first foot touches the floor from your bed and then “you” when the other foot follows.

2. Say or think “thank you” as you take your first steps to the bathroom, closet, kitchen, etc.

3. Say or think “thank you” as you drive into work and as you enter your place of employment (or home office).

4. Say or think “thank you” for each smile you see on another’s face.

5. Say or think “thank you” for each delicious bite of food and sip of drink you take today.

6. Say a sincere “thank you” each time you are given a compliment, given good customer service, or greeted kindly.

7. Look at the splendor of mother nature outside today and think in your heart “thank you” to the divine power that created all of this.

8. Thank a friend, family member, colleage, or neighbor for just being the wonderful people that they are.

I thank you, Dear Warm Milk Journal reader, for taking time out of your valuable day to be here.

In Gratitude,

Debra

Seven things I’m putting in my gratitude journal this morning

Published April 17, 2011 | By Debra

My Sunday morning reflections include many things I am thankful for such as:

1. This brand new day

2. My life

3. My health

4. My loving husband

5. My cats

6. This beautiful day we have here in Northeast Florida

7. Time to rest (read, get out and enjoy nature)

What are you thankful for today? Perhaps write a few things in your gratitude journal.

In Peace,

Debra

A short morning prayer and intention.

Published April 13, 2011 | By Debra

Sleepy morning-

I so want to bury myself back in my covers yet I must

rise up to the challenges of the day.

May I do so with good energy,

good health,

and good heart.

Thank you.

What we appreciate appreciates. What are you thankful for tonight?

Published February 16, 2011 | By Debra

What are you thankful for right now? Get out your journal and write down a few things that you are truly thankful for.

My list for this evening would be-

I am thankful for:

my health

my fiance

my job

my cats

this time this evening to recharge from my busy day as a school teacher

the good food that awaits us for dinner: rosemary lemon chicken, artichokes, rosemary bread, French pinot noir wine

An interesting looking movie from Netflix about Tony Blair and his relationship with recent American presidents

The new people I am meeting through The Warm Milk Journal and Twitter.

The fact that I am getting married next month to the man I adore…

—- Your turn! : )

Last words before turning out the light: Good Night (A bedtime prayer)

Published January 10, 2011 | By Debra

Sleep is close at hand.

The business of the day is behind me.

I am fatigued but thankful

for the day.

I have been blessed with:

enduring energy and

lively interactions with students and family.

I have been loved and supported.

I have inspired and loved.

Now may the tide of this evening wash over me.

May I feel its calm and peace.

May I fade into stillness.

Thank you.

Good night.

Ten things I am thankful for today: a gratitude journal entry

Published November 24, 2010 | By Debra

Thinking of the many blessings in our life is a guaranteed feel-good activity. Keeping a gratitude journal helps us to focus on what we are thankful for on a more regular and consistent basis.

Today, this is what my gratitude list would look like:

I am thankful for:

My fiance and our loving, peaceful, and beautiful life we have together.
Having a few days off from work for this Thanksgiving holiday.
My health
My job
My new friends I am making on Twitter. Connecting with these wonderful people is incredible.
My writing- creating and reaching out to others is the best.
My parents
Both of my football teams are doing well (Oklahoma State and University of Oklahoma). I attended both schools.
Fun plans to go out with the family for pizza tonight.
My cat Mew who is just pure unconditional love.

Your turn-what are you grateful for today?

Note: a nice book that I have owned for many years to keep a gratitude journal is The Simple Abundance of Gratitude by Sarah Ban Breathnach. At the start of the book she has a list of 150 often overlooked blessings. There is plenty of room for each day of the year to write down what you are thankful for. I started mine back in 1998 and keep adding entries each year in the side margins or wherever I can find the space. It is fun to reflect back on the richness of my blessed life during its many varied stages and experiences.

Have a blessed day. I am thankful for all of you, dear Warm Milk Journal readers!

Debra : )

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