7-Day Gratitude Journaling Challenge - entry by @senehasa

The 7-day gratitude journal challenge contest impressed me a lot because it is something new and very useful. When we positively look at our life, we have a lot of things to be grateful for in our life. It may be a happy day or even a sad day, but we get even very small things to be grateful for. Here are my reflections.

Day 1 - I am greatful for my bed tea

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Today I wake up early in the morning and make a cup of tea for me and my husband. You know, the dawn is very quiet and peaceful. Sitting closer to the window, sipping my tea, I felt calm. This small cup of tea gave me a good start to the day. It helped me to plan my day calmly. Therefore, I am grateful for my morning cup of tea.

Day 2 - I am grateful for my family.

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Both my two sons are not with me these days. Elder one is living in Hingurakgoda with their mother-in-law and father-in-law due to their infant baby. The younger one is in the UK, pursuing a PhD. But both of them regularly laugh and talk with me through video calls. Today, as usual, I talked with them about every simple thing and laughed at the funny incident we shared.

My elder one connected me with her beloved baby to keep close in touch with them. Even my daughter-in-law daily shares her family's and baby's things. Even though they are very far from me, they never let me feel it. I am grateful for the love my family shares with me.

Day 3 - I am grateful for nature.

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My house is surrounded by green trees. The trees and plants in the garden are full of blossoms. The fresh smell that is getting around my house brings me happiness. I am so lucky to live in a natural place. Therefore, as a nature lover, I am grateful for being able to live in natural surroundings.

Day 4 - I am grateful for good health.

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Even though I'm an older lady, still I can manage all my needs alone. Even though I am a senior citizen, I look much younger than my age. I am even healthier than others in my age. I can run, jump, bend, and dance without any difficulty, so I am grateful for the healthy life that I have.

Day 5 - I am grateful for my pet, Beenu.

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Beenu is always behind me like my bodyguard, wherever I am going. He sits close to me and licks my leg as I am working on Steemit or reading a book. Beenu adds a great deal of affection and attention to my lonely life. His companionship is honest and deep, so I am grateful to my pet Beenu for his endless love.

Day 6 - I am thankful for music.

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One of my hobbies is listening to music. While I was preparing our meal and cleaning our house, I listened to the old songs. It made my work a little light. Not only that, those old songs brought back my old memories; I recalled how we sang those songs in the evening most days while my father played the thabla. Hence music is such a gift to my life. So, I am grateful for the music.

Day 7 - I am grateful for sound sleep.

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Yesterday, I was very busy with my Sinhala & Tamil New Year preparations. So I felt very exhausted; on the other hand, the climate was also very hot. At night I felt a little lifeless, so I went to bed earlier than on other days. When I lay in the bed, under my head I felt the soft pillow. The whole world is silent except for the sounds of crackers from time to time. With the comfort I felt, I whispered 'thank you" and closed my eyes.

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