My nightly ritual, for many years, has been to write down what I'm grateful for from that day, before falling asleep. Ending each day on a note of gratitude was inspired by Sonia Choquette, one of my favorite authors, who suggested it as being very good for the Spirit. She was right.
This daily ritual has changed my life.
Every time I choose to focus on something I feel grateful for,
I feel empowered.
I feel lighter.
And I can feel my heart humming.
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I shared things I was grateful for here and there on my blog, but decided that I wanted to share parts of my daily gratitude lists with the world on a regular weekly basis.
My heart said "Gratitude Sunday" and the tradition was born.
On May 8, 2011, I began the tradition of
G r a t i t u d e * S u n d a y
{Sunday's heartfelt tradition. A time to slow down, to reflect, to be grateful. A list of gratitudes.}
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Our gratefulness feeds one another.
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In that original post, I wrote:
"Each Sunday, I'll post a list of things I'm grateful for from that week,
that day, that moment, or in my life in general. So often we are
rushing and working to get what we want, that we can overlook all that
we are blessed with in our lives right now. The list might be one thing,
it might be twenty one, but it's a grateful heart that matters. Sunday
is a good, quiet day, to reflect on the week before and life as a whole
and appreciate all good things."
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I envisioned many friends (with lots yet to meet) joining me in this heart-fulfilling tradition. I had no idea how important Gratitude Sunday would become to me or how much I would look forward to it each week. I enjoy reading other people's gratitude lists and find them so heartwarming and uplifting.
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Some days it's easier to count your blessings than others, but if you look closer there is always something to be grateful for. Many of my Gratitude Sunday posts feature pictures from nature. The beauty outdoors that comes with each season is something I am continually grateful for.
What others are saying about Gratitude Sunday:
"All week long, this little practice brings me into a quieter place of heart-filled appreciation."
-Jules from A Little Crafty Nest blog
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Some days it's easier to count your blessings than others, but if you look closer there is always something to be grateful for. Many of my Gratitude Sunday posts feature pictures from nature. The beauty outdoors that comes with each season is something I am continually grateful for.
What others are saying about Gratitude Sunday:
"All week long, this little practice brings me into a quieter place of heart-filled appreciation."
-Jules from A Little Crafty Nest blog
"Gratitude Sunday is a time to slow down
and remember those thankful moments that graced our week. One reason I
love keeping a daily gratitude journal is because it helps keep things
in perspective for me. Each Sunday, I open my journal and share some of
those moments with you here.
Gratitude is powerful energy. I love hearing others’ gratitudes!"
-Lindsey from Herbangardener blog
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What fills your heart with gratitude?
Gratitude Sunday is something everyone can participate in.
What fills your heart with gratitude?
Gratitude Sunday is something everyone can participate in.
Let's bring a large gathering together to uplift each other each Sunday!
I believe we will change the world with gratitude!
I do hope you'll join us!
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Like to Join Us in Gratitude Sunday?
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If you are a blogger, there is a link list below each Gratitude Sunday post to add your link.
When adding your link...
Link the URL to your blog post and not to your main blog URL.
In your blog post, include a link back to the current Gratitude Sunday post you are joining, so others who would like to join can find us.
In your blog post, include a link back to the current Gratitude Sunday post you are joining, so others who would like to join can find us.
Or..
Share your list (whether one or many) in the comments below the Gratitude Sunday post.
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Also, we now have a 'Gratitude Sunday button' you can add to the sidebar of your blog!
(You'll find it at the bottom of this post or
on the lower right side of this blog, just copy the html and post it in your sidebar.)
You don't have to participate in Gratitude Sunday to put the button in your sidebar, if you'd like to help spread the word about Gratitude Sunday you are welcome to put it up!
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Also, we now have a 'Gratitude Sunday button' you can add to the sidebar of your blog!
(You'll find it at the bottom of this post or
on the lower right side of this blog, just copy the html and post it in your sidebar.)
You don't have to participate in Gratitude Sunday to put the button in your sidebar, if you'd like to help spread the word about Gratitude Sunday you are welcome to put it up!
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What have you felt grateful for throughout your week?.
See you on Sunday!
