a view of gratitude

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!

39 Comments
  • susiej
    Posted at 14:00h, 16 November Reply

    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

  • susiej
    Posted at 14:00h, 16 November Reply

    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

  • megan
    Posted at 14:11h, 16 November Reply

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

  • megan
    Posted at 14:11h, 16 November Reply

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

  • Heather
    Posted at 15:12h, 16 November Reply

    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!

  • Heather
    Posted at 15:12h, 16 November Reply

    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!

  • carrie
    Posted at 15:34h, 16 November Reply

    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.

  • carrie
    Posted at 15:34h, 16 November Reply

    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.

  • Brené
    Posted at 15:56h, 16 November Reply

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

  • Brené
    Posted at 15:56h, 16 November Reply

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

  • Puna
    Posted at 16:03h, 16 November Reply

    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.

  • Puna
    Posted at 16:03h, 16 November Reply

    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.

  • Dawn
    Posted at 16:08h, 16 November Reply

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

    Serenity

    Enjoy your week!
    🙂

  • Dawn
    Posted at 16:08h, 16 November Reply

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

    Serenity

    Enjoy your week!
    🙂

  • IE Mommy
    Posted at 16:22h, 16 November Reply

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

  • IE Mommy
    Posted at 16:22h, 16 November Reply

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

  • Amber (life the way i see it)
    Posted at 16:38h, 16 November Reply

    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/

  • Amber (life the way i see it)
    Posted at 16:38h, 16 November Reply

    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/

  • Melissa G
    Posted at 16:52h, 16 November Reply

    Love the shot; what a sweet and simple moment.

    I’m grateful for – surprise – my daughter.

  • Melissa G
    Posted at 16:52h, 16 November Reply

    Love the shot; what a sweet and simple moment.

    I’m grateful for – surprise – my daughter.

  • Jen
    Posted at 17:27h, 16 November Reply

    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

  • Jen
    Posted at 17:27h, 16 November Reply

    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

  • shirley
    Posted at 18:28h, 16 November Reply

    Grateful that each day provides us with potential beauty

    Another Sunset

  • shirley
    Posted at 18:28h, 16 November Reply

    Grateful that each day provides us with potential beauty

    Another Sunset

  • Gemma
    Posted at 19:06h, 16 November Reply

    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

  • Gemma
    Posted at 19:06h, 16 November Reply

    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

  • golightly
    Posted at 19:31h, 16 November Reply

    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.

  • golightly
    Posted at 19:31h, 16 November Reply

    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.

  • MelodyA.
    Posted at 19:51h, 16 November Reply

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

  • MelodyA.
    Posted at 19:51h, 16 November Reply

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

  • Joanna
    Posted at 20:36h, 16 November Reply

    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

  • Joanna
    Posted at 20:36h, 16 November Reply

    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

  • Lis
    Posted at 21:43h, 16 November Reply

    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

  • Lis
    Posted at 21:43h, 16 November Reply

    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

  • Julia
    Posted at 03:11h, 17 November Reply

    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.

  • Julia
    Posted at 03:11h, 17 November Reply

    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.

  • Cara
    Posted at 15:07h, 17 November Reply

    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

  • cindy
    Posted at 23:32h, 20 November Reply

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

  • cindy
    Posted at 23:32h, 20 November Reply

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

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