This time of year is always crazy and I loved the Two Writing Teachers post suggestion on Sunday that we teach students to express gratitude in writing. It is an antidote to the stress as shared in the post. Currently we are moving at work out of a building and into a new/old office and furniture keeps popping and piling up. It is a great time of year to see old friends and family as I was able to do this past weekend, but it can be hectic. Part of seeking six is keeping that balance during times just like these and my one little word is to focus on well. If we don't note our gratitude, we lose sight about what really matters. Here is my quick top 20 in no particular order.20. Living in a country where I have access to clean water, flushing toilets, and electricity daily.
19. Freedom of speech
18. Choosing how I spend my time
17. The ability to give and share and receive gracefully
16. The ability to recommend and give books---Booksgiving
15. Spending time with people
14. Slowing down to spark back up...
13. Long-time friends
12. Serving on the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Committee
11. The ability to move physically
12. My job and my contribution to the world are one and the same
11. Living in sunny Florida
10. My virtual writing community
9. My ulty friends
8. My health insurance
7. My CG family
6. My Knight job and the students there
5. My day job and my colleagues there
4. My good friends
3. My extended family
2. My healthy husband & daughter
1. My charmed life
Booksgiving, what a fun word!
ReplyDeleteIt's so important to do this! We will compose and share our gratitude lists next week, right before we break for winter recess. Booksgiving is definitely going to be on my list!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely list, and thanks for the reminder about doing this with students too. It will be a good beginning to the new year. Happy Holidays!
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