GratiTuesday guest post

GratiTuesday guest post on Retirementally Challenged

Today I have the privilege of writing a guest post for Janis’s GratiTuesday series. Here’s a little taste. I hope you’ll hop over to Retirementally Challenged to read the full post. While you’re there, check out the rest of her blog. You won’t regret it.

I am full of gratitude and love for another day on this earth.

I’m not a morning person—or more accurately, I don’t like be jolted awake before the sun is even up. Let’s just say I can be a little cranky when the alarm goes off. It’s sad to think that I’ve been blessed with a brand new day, and I begin by grumbling about having to get started. Where’s the enthusiasm for new adventures, experiences, possibilities? Where’s the gratitude?

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  1. Thank you so much for participating in my GratiTuesday series! What a terrific reminder that there are so many opportunities to open ourselves to gratitude. I love your morning ritual!

  2. I left a comment on your guest post Sue. Im a morning person so have no trouble jumping out of bed usually. But I have to say that this cold winter here is challenging me a bit. Thanks for prodding me to think about gratitude. I have much to be grateful for

    1. It’s funny how that worked out – two in one week. I really enjoyed meeting new people through the comments. Thanks again for the opportunity. You have a great group of followers at Cresting the Hill.

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