Monday Gratefulness

27 October

Desiree

I am grateful for having spent some time at the bottom of the emotional pool, getting washed up and spun around somewhere in the middle, and staring elation in the face - so that my perspective can change, and so I can see the light and all the great in life again. 

Teddy

I'm grateful for the energy my body produces and allows me to do what I need to do.

Lukas

I am grateful to watch colorful leaves fall off trees into a stream of clear water. 

Melissa

Thankful for our beautiful day we were given to share love and affection.  Thankful for my parents togetherness, it helps us become one.

Juliisa

I am grateful for my family.

Sunday Gratefulness

26 October

Teddy

I am grateful to open my eyes today and see what I can make of this beautiful day!

Julissa

I am grateful for this beautiful day!

Saturday Gratefulness

25 October

Teddy

I am beyond grateful for my home and being able to create a space of peace.  Thank you to everyone that has helped me have this space.

Nick

I'm grateful for being thanked.​

Desiree

I am grateful for the peace that passes understanding given to us by God, knowing I don't have to have it all figured out helps me sleep at night especially when I am feeling lost and like I have no direction - I can always count on God to bring me through because I believe in his purpose for my life.  Have a great weekend gratitude buddies<3

Melissa

Thankful for a good night sleep we receive to rest our bodies.

Friday Gratefulness

24 October

Teddy

I am grateful for all of the support and love I have been given in my life.  I am so blessed.

Melissa

Today I am grateful for my instincts because they allow me to see things before happening.

Julissa

I am grateful to be alive.

Desiree

I am grateful to really truly be learning what it is I love, what it is I do not want, and what I can and cannot tolerate. 

Sarah

I am grateful for a late night with my baby and an early morning with my 5 year old.

Nick

I'm grateful for the opportunity to prepare wholesome and delicious food for someone important.

Thursday Gratefulness

23 October

Teddy

Today I'm just simply happy to be here and be able to listen to my breath and how healing it is to my mind.

Chris

Today I am grateful for pain medicine and doctors and for my mother and friends and family who have been here for support through knee surgery!  Also, grateful for this email and the reminder that despite hiccups that may come in life that there is much to be grateful for.

Jordan

I am grateful for new colleagues!

Melissa

I'm thankful for finally feeling relaxed all over again.  Prayers and practice do work.  Have a pleasant day.

Wednesday Gratefulness

22 October

Mirian

Wow, I was blown away with all the gratitude yesterday!!!  I'm grateful for everyone's thoughts...it's inspirational!!!  I'm thankful for the positivity you guys give me.  Thank you.

Teddy

I am grateful for friends who care and for this beautiful, unique rainy day!

Julissa

I am grateful for my life, and to realize how blessed I am.

Juan

Im grateful for a raining day; it allows me to appreciate a sunny day more.

Nick

I'm grateful for endurance. 18 mile bike ride and 9.25 mile run yesterday.

Melissa

New date and plans in my story of life.  Thankful for all the support I receive when I'm feeling overwhelmed.  I was able to clear my mind and place everything where it belongs.  Thankful for a new start in a challenged world; where all it does continues to keep you strong.  Have a pleasant day everyone.

Tuesday Gratefulness

21 October

Teddy

I'm really grateful to wake up and have all the clean water I need just by turning a handle.  Many, many people don't have that luxury. 

Mirian

I'm grateful to be seen and heard by the people I love.  It's so important to feel visible and understood. 

Melissa

Good morning...its been tough for me for what I'm facing with all my anger and emotions all over. I'm thankful for keeping my grounds clear and strong.  Thankful for the night where I can sleep and relax my thoughts.

Marsha

I have found myself consumed with our world news - I don't think the media recognizes the worth of photo-journalists.  They may not be protecting our country with ammunition but they are risking their lives by alerting us with the truth which is profound of them.  Of late, I have recognized this more and more with the ISIS/terrorist beheading movements and threats.  To watch the families begging for their sons to be released is heartbreaking.  Today and always I will be grateful for their service, passion, and commitment to our world.

Desiree

I am grateful for the tenacity for life God gave me.  I am grateful for my fashion design internship interview.

Julissa

I am so grateful for all of the support from my family to help me achieve my dreams!

Jordan

I am grateful for my girlfriend Erica.

Monday Gratefulness

20 0ctober

Adam

I am grateful to be able to spend time with my family every day.

Mirian

I'm grateful for the seasons.  Winter reminds you to appreciate the sun, Summer reminds you to appreciate the breeze, and Fall and Spring are just right; they keep you on your toes. Enjoy the day everyone!!!

Nick

I'm grateful for my understanding that god is my own divine being.  I hold the key to all of life's doors.

Teddy

I'm grateful for the feeling of balance and purity in my body when I dedicate myself to treating it right.

Julissa

I am grateful for love and peace

Lukas

I am grateful to help other people reach their goals. 

Melissa

Thankful for a new day.  So much has happened in a few days but I'm thankful I'm able to see whose spirits connect with mine and whose need to be removed.  Even though there's a day I add my gratitude late and I get :(. When I'm not part of the list I look forward to read everyones. It brightens my day.

Sunday Gratefulness

19 October

Mirian

I'm grateful for honesty.  It might not be what we want to hear but the truth is always best.  God will show us why in his own time.

Julissa

I am grateful for my health and for the health of my loved ones.

Teddy

I am grateful for friends and sharing ideas with someone.

Jeff

I'm grateful for the courageous peaceful warriors who shine bright and shed light.

Saturday Gratefulness

18 October

Teddy

I am grateful for getting to experience nature yesterday and for the people who've supported me and helped put me in a position to have the time, extra money, and energy to do so.

Nick

I'm grateful for the rising sun.

Lukas

I am grateful for stores that provide fresh healthy fruits and vegetables and for people's growing awareness all over the world. 

Julissa

I am grateful to have found my soulmate.

Jordan

I'm grateful I have a job and a jacket. 

Friday Gratefulness

17 October

Teddy

I am grateful for the time, energy, resources, and physical ability for this awesome day ahead of me.

Lukas

I am grateful for realizing what is important in life. 

Mirian

I'm grateful for faith because sometimes that's all we run on to survive the bitterness. I'm surviving. 

Thursday Gratefulness

16 October

Melissa

Rise and shine to all.  Thankful for our new day.

Teddy

I am grateful for the rain today because there will never be another day exactly like this one. 

Chris

I am grateful for family and the valuable time spent with family, especially those we don't see often. Also grateful for the seasons and all that comes with Fall.

Julissa

I'm grateful to be healthy.

Nick

I'm grateful for the opportunity to spend time with a great friend, Teddy, on a hot day in NYC.​

Mirian

I'm grateful for my life.  My accomplishments, my regrets, my falls, my victories, etc.; they all define who I am... me!!  To accept yourself, flaws and all, gives you the ability to love yourself and others. God is great!

Wednesday Gratefulness

15 October

Adam

I am grateful to never have to worry about having a place to sleep and food to eat.

Deirdre

I am grateful for the ability to get up and run to strengthen my body and calm my mind. 

Melissa

I am grateful for accepting myself for who I am these days.  I feel anxious thoughts about my children facing the outside world, but then I realize how blessed we are together.  I sit and think of all the sad moments I crossed to where we are now.  Thankful for the strong woman I am to raise my three children all alone.  Thankful for my parents and siblings help.

Teddy

I am grateful for my good health and everything that comes with it; seeing, hearing, running, using energy, talking, chewing, gardening, reading etc...

Desiree

I am grateful for challenges, knowing that God has placed obstacles in my life to test my ability and make me stronger. He will never leave me, and that brings me peace as I face the unknown. His unfailing love is always there to comfort me when I feel lost, he is a lamp unto my feet and light unto my path. Have a blessed week my grateful buddies I love you all.. I will try to be better about getting my message out to you daily. And I want to thank you all for sharing your gratitude with me daily. 

Tuesday Gratefulness

14 October

Teddy 

I'm grateful to have made it to another day and for the endless possibilities that can happen today.

Mirian

Wow .. I'm so grateful for all these inspirational messages. Teddy, Desiree,  Melissa, Nick; great job.  Julissa.. I just want to get up and dance...all day!!!

I'm grateful to be secure and healthy.  Hope everyone is.  Feeling sad and a little anxious about this sickness that's in the headlines often.  Been hugging my kids and loved ones a little tighter these days.. but if I stop and think about everything I'll never be happy again so I'm saying a prayer and I'm gonna go laugh with my kids!!!

Nick

I'm grateful for ​letterboxing.

Julissa

I am grateful for peace in my life.

Melissa

Thankful for the night turning to morning.  How grateful I am to enjoy a night out with my brother and a friend, so much you learn from conversation.

Lukas

I am thankful I am able to walk in the woods and the peace that it brings me. 

Monday Gratefulness

13 October

Teddy

I am grateful to be secure and safe. I woke up in a warm bed today and had a fridge full of food. I'm on my way to my job and I have reachable dreams. I can't ask for more than that.

Desiree

Our Mission in life is to be loved and to share love ~ with each breath I take I realize the hope in every moment, that there is an opportunity to change someones day, with a glimmering smile, with a heartfelt hello how are you, our fellow Americans and peers do pick up on that energy. I am so grateful that it is one of my spiritual gifts to give to others the light that they might not always be able to find in themselves.  I want to help people remind themselves they are capable of all the good, of all the love, of all the light inside them to share with the world around them.  And I am so grateful I get to share this message with you all. I am also extremely grateful for my man Teddy, who shows constant care and concern for my health when I am too weak or not in a financial position to provide for myself on a daily basis.  He has ALWAYS been there to help me on my feet.  He truly is a gift I am so grateful for. 

Melissa

Thankful for my children, family, and truthful friends who care for me and I'm able to see from their actions. Thankful for myself who loves myself more and more everyday.

Marsha

Another spectacular new England weekend- Newburyport farmers market filled with so many local vendors educating us to eat healthy while listening to great reggae music.  We are blessed to live in this country. 

Jordan

I'm grateful for food. 

Nick

I'm grateful for hard-work.  My goal for Saturdays Hartford (half) marathon was sub 1:20 and with a 1:19:11 my training paid off.

Julissa

I am grateful for learning Therapeutic Touch this weekend.

Sunday Gratefulness

12 October

Julissa

I am so grateful for my family, friends, and opportunities.

Lukas

I am grateful to feel like anything is possible.

Melissa

Rise and shine everyone even though it is raining I see the sun shine.  Went out with friends last night to enjoy dinner and priceless moments of all the laughter.  Thankful for great moments well spent with beautiful hearts.

Teddy

I am grateful for my willpower to do what's right for my body and mind.

Kathy

I am grateful because tomorrow I am going to the NEW YORK CITY BALLET and my son will come as well.  I LOVE ballet.

Saturday Gratefulness

11 October

Teddy

I am just grateful to be here. I am so blessed in so many way it's impossible to put in words. Thank you.

Julissa

I am grateful to feel inspired.

Lukas

I am grateful for this email. Thanks everybody for sharing! 

Kathy

I am very grateful that I still have someone to send this E mail to. Thank you all.

Nick

I'm grateful for new ideas.​

Friday Gratefulness

10 October

Teddy

I am grateful for how I feel when I dedicate myself to mind/body purification. I am also grateful for others, because without them there would be no Me.

Mirian

Through god we laugh and love together. We share the same sun and the same moon. Although we are apart, I'm grateful for that connection. Distance has nothing on us my familia.

Note to richard:

YES!! Let's all strive for love..the purity of one's heart. That beat that Ted understands and appreciates!! Let no one falter as long as love resides!!

Nick

I'm grateful for your responses to our survey; together we can develop this into something more meaningful for a larger audience.​

Melissa

Thankful for having PATIENCE in situations where it reminds me how much I have changed.

Thursday Gratefulness

9 October

Hey everyone, I don't know if you guys check out the blog that Nick has created as often as I do, but I'm really grateful for Nick taking the time to do that for us. It's pretty cool to have a place where I can look back on all my daily thoughts and see what state of mind I was in each morning. It reminds me of things I am grateful for. Thanks Nick, I appreciate what you do.

On that note, Nick and I created a list of a few questions that would be really helpful to both of us if you took a few minutes to answer. We want to help as many people as possible understand the power of gratitude. Below is a note from Nick and a link where you can answer the questions. Thank you guys! Much love to everyone.

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Nick has been trying to create an About page on the blog for some time, and keeps falling short when it comes to the content that should actually be put on the page.  He realised that in order to more fully understand what this project is, we needed some better feedback about what you think this project really is.  We've created a survey to get your input; please take the time to have a look at the survey, think about the questions, and respond to those to which you have an answer.  It would be great if you could respond to all of them, but if you don't have the capacity to respond to all or any, we're still grateful that you took the time to look at the survey.

You can access the survey HERE

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Jordan

I am grateful for you all! This email chain is always a highlight of my day. Thanks guys :)

Teddy

I am grateful for the feeling I felt when I took the time to put my hands over my heart and really feel it beating into my palms. The vibrations and energy I felt flowing through my hands was awesome. I will be doing this way more often. 

Nick

I'm grateful for open doors.​..and for knowing which thresholds are worth crossing

Julissa

I am grateful to be learning so much!

Melissa

Grateful for my hands and able to cook a meal for my children everyday.

Mirian

I'm grateful for this mountain that I'm climbing...every step to the top fills me with faith and hope.

A note from Richard:

Look beyond the physical and discover the true substance of a person... for the substance of a human is not measured by their gender, nationality, sexual preference, color of their skin, or the shape of their eyes or bodies. It is measured by their capacity and actions to unconditionally love one another.
Too often we rush to judgement and are attracted to befriend people based on their physical appearance or social stature.
Elevate your consciousness to this and work, everyday, by your actions, and take time to uncover & discover the beauty and love that resides within us all... and it does.
Enrich your life and those around you and discover the treasure of love that resides in each if us... it is there... no matter what we physically and emotionally " look" like.
The true substance of a person lies in their capacity to accept and embrace the differences in our physical and emotional appearance and cultural diversity.
LOVE ONE ANOTHER... For LOVE IS THE ANSWER AND THE GUIDING LIGHT FOR THE FUTURE OF MANKIND.

Wednesday Gratefulness

8 October

Deirdre

I am grateful for modern medicine to make me feel better when I am sick. 

Teddy

I am grateful for the unexplainable feeling in my heart last night.

Nick

I'm grateful for supportive friends. 

Desiree

I am grateful for opportunity and that God works for the good of all who love him.

Julissa

I am grateful to feel well.

Melissa

I'm grateful for the way my parents raised my brother and sister. I'm grateful for the influence I have upon my children.

Mirian

I'm grateful for peace of mind. When there's no more worries, flowers smell wonderful and chocolate taste so delicious!!!

Lukas

I am grateful for everyday and the endless opportunities that come with it.

Juan 

This morning I'm grateful for having the gift of catching a liar before they even lie.

Kathy

I am grateful for having people around me.

Tuesday Gratefulness

7 October

Teddy

I am grateful for challenges and the optimism to face them.

Melissa

Thankful for being able to remove myself from situations that had affected my emotions for a very long time. Thanks to Ted for sharing his email, the gratitude chain has helped me a lot.

Mirian

I'm grateful for each good morning kiss I get from my kids..thank you god for another day.

I'm grateful for our intellectual capacity.  Just when you think we know everything,  God reminds us how infinite are the lessons. Books are great but personal knowledge is life changing!! Let's never stop wanting to learn...

Juan

Im grateful for having the courage to remove the negative people from my life.

Julissa

I am grateful to learn new ways to take care of my body.

Monday Gratefulness

6 October

Melissa

Good morning family, thankful especially to share experiences in my life with loved ones who need it and are able to shine their days..

Kathy

I am grateful for being around for another glorious day. 

Desiree

I am grateful for people that care about me. 

Nick

I'm grateful for the gratefulness of others.

Teddy

I am grateful for feeling secure.

Julissa

I am grateful to take a long peaceful walk in the park on such a beautiful day.

Sunday Gratefulness

5 October

Julissa

I am grateful for the ability to help people. 

Lukas

I am grateful for the love I receive from everyone in my life. 

Kathy

I am especially grateful today that I have the coordination to complete my work-out program.

I am fighting and being successful in my fight against MS. Marsha hang in there.

Teddy

I am grateful for realizing that all the tough times in my life are actually blessings in disguise.

Saturday Gratefulness

4 October

Marsha

I am grateful for all of you. To see our grateful list grow brings much happiness to my heart. I am grateful having just met a lovely 82 year old woman filled with wisdom who is full of sadness watching her daughter slowly leaving her while in hospice. I believe she came into my life for a reason. Her love and pride for her daughter, an educator, was exemplary by her words of any educator wanting to give back and teach young children how to read and learn. I pray I can bring her comfort when she will need it the most. 

Kathy

I am back once again and for this I am very grateful.  And Melissa good luck with your wonderful thought.

Teddy

I am grateful for others, because without others there would be no me.

Sarah

I am grateful that my children are healthy.

Julissa 

I am grateful for my loved ones

Melissa

I'm grateful for all the good energy I share with others.

Mirian

I'm grateful that when I need something positive I only have to look within. It was through hard knocks but it was a lesson that allowed me to see my worth... and my kids will learn it through my happiness. 

Friday Gratefulness

3 October

Mirian

I'm grateful for that feeling you get when you greet someone with a 'good morning' and they return it with a smile. 

Teddy

I'm grateful for people who offer their time and energy to others.

Melissa

I am thankful for finally being able to accept every individual in their own way.

Lukas

I am grateful to see the good in other people. 

Nick

I'm grateful for honesty.

Juan

Hi everyone, 

A little late but I'm grateful to have met Ted Saturday night in Williamsburg. It's only my first week but reading some of the grateful comments, I realized I've been ungrateful of a lot of things as of late. 

Thank u Ted

Have a pleasant weekend everyone

Thursday Gratefulness

2 October

Sarah

I am grateful to wake up and start a new day.

Lukas

I'm grateful for this day because there will never be another one like it. 

Nick

I'm grateful for big spoon.​

Teddy

I'm grateful for the power of smiling and seeing other people smile.

Melissa

Thankful for all the situations I have experienced in my life is what keeps me motivated. Have a great day everyone. 

Mirian
Yesterday I said hope was hopeless sometimes and she reminded me that its worth it all and I had the best day :)...so today I'm grateful that Melissa is my true friend. 

Juan
Good morning, I'm grateful to have a comfortable cozy home.

Wednesday Gratefulness

1 October

Nick

I'm grateful for the rain.

Teddy

I'm grateful for challenges.

Melissa

Rise and shine I'm thankful for being alive.

JuanI am grateful because I'm finally learning to forgive.

Tuesday Gratefulness

30 September

Deirdre

I am grateful for amazing friends and family that are always there for me. 

Juan

This morning I'm grateful for another day and for having food in my fridge which will allow me to cook some breakfast. Have a good day everyone.

Nick

I'm grateful for ​honesty and open conversation.

Jeff

I'm grateful for you.

Melissa

Good morning today I'm grateful for my health, my children who keep me going everyday and for having such a loving heart towards myself and all my surroundings.

Jordan

I'm grateful for encouragement. 

Mirian

I'm grateful for the bittersweet moments in my life because when I can smile through them it reminds me I'm with my everlasting companion, God.

Teddy

I'm grateful for parks and the peace they provide from the city.

Julissa

I am grateful to be me.

Lukas

I am thankful for a beautiful warm sunny day.  

Monday Gratefulness

29 September

Juan

This morning I'm grateful for another day, my health, and for having a job that allows me to help my family and the less fortunate.

Melissa

Grateful for every beat I'm feeling right now of my heart.

Lukas

I am thankful for seeing the beauty in everyday life. 

Julissa

I am grateful to love and be loved.

Teddy

I'm grateful for the gift of life and for being in a position where I have everything I need (love and good health) to make the most of it.

Sunday Gratefulness

28 September

Julissa

I am grateful to have a supportive partner in life.

Adam

I'm grateful to be able to recognize the things to be grateful for. 

Teddy

I'm grateful for continuing to learn.

Desiree

I am grateful for LIFE. Even when it hurts, I trust that God has a plan and he blesses those who are weak and recognize their need for him. 

Saturday Gratefulness

27 September

Teddy

I'm grateful to continue reaching my true equilibrium in life and for all of the mistakes I am making on the journey.

Lukas

I am grateful for handling problems calmly. 

Sarah

I am grateful to enjoy a holiday dinner with my family.

Nick

I'm grateful for ​autumn in New England.

Julissa

I am grateful for my grandpa