{"id":2421,"date":"2016-11-23T00:49:34","date_gmt":"2016-11-23T00:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bellagracemagazine.com\/thank-you-for-my-full-heart\/"},"modified":"2023-04-20T18:11:46","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T18:11:46","slug":"thank-you-for-my-full-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bellagracemagazine.com\/blog\/thank-you-for-my-full-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank You for My Full Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cWhen we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.\u201d<\/strong>
\n – Kristin Armstrong<\/strong><\/p>\n

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My family has a Thanksgiving tradition where we go around the table and everyone says the one thing they are most grateful for this year. It\u2019s a time of reflection for us all and usually sparks up a heartfelt conversation that brings us closer together.<\/p>\n

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As I was thinking over the one thing I would share this year, I realized this was next to impossible. There are countless things I am thankful for and each one, big or small, deserves acknowledgement.<\/p>\n

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With inspiration from Madelyn Mulvaney\u2019s article in Issue 1<\/a> of Bella Grace<\/em>, “The Art of the Gratitude List<\/a>“, I decided to take a moment to make my own gratitude list \u2026 a thank you to all that fills my heart<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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1. The amazing people in my life: my fianc\u00e9, family, friends. They push me to be the best version of myself and are a constant support system.<\/p>\n

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2. My golden retriever, Hudson. With his constant wagging tail and his generous nature of giving kisses, he has taught me so much about selfless love.<\/p>\n

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3. Relaxing nights filled with deep conversations<\/p>\n

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4. The sound of the ocean<\/p>\n

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5. Artisan cheeses<\/p>\n

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6. Overcoming obstacles<\/p>\n

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7. Cuddle weather<\/p>\n

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8. Surprises<\/p>\n

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9. Traveling to new places<\/p>\n

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10. Poetry<\/p>\n

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11. Candles, candles, and more candles \u2026 especially rustic scents such as sandalwood and pine<\/p>\n

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12. The lessons I\u2019ve learned from my past<\/p>\n

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13. Stargazing<\/p>\n

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14. The smell of rain<\/p>\n

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15. Meeting new people<\/p>\n

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16. My free spirit<\/p>\n

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17. Succulents<\/p>\n

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18. Camping (Especially if it involves s\u2019mores!)<\/p>\n

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19. Open-mindedness<\/p>\n

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20. Laughing so much I can hardly breathe<\/p>\n

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21. Wine tasting<\/p>\n

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22. Music that moves me \u2026 physically and emotionally<\/p>\n

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23. Hugs<\/p>\n

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24. Dinner parties<\/p>\n

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25. The color blue<\/p>\n

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26. City lights at night<\/p>\n

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27. Dirty chai lattes<\/p>\n

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28. Personal growth<\/p>\n

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29. Spontaneous adventures<\/p>\n

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30. The crackling of a fireplace<\/p>\n

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31. Desert sunsets<\/p>\n

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32. The smell of lilies<\/p>\n

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33. The challenges life throws at us<\/p>\n

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34. Discovering a new novel worth treasuring<\/p>\n

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35. The endless possibilities of what tomorrow will bring<\/p>\n

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This year, when my family goes around the table and shares what we are thankful for, my answer will be my full heart. I am beyond grateful to be surrounded by the beautiful things life has to offer, especially those I love and who love me in return. If life has taught me anything thus far, it is to not take anything for granted.<\/p>\n

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And to always let love in.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What are you grateful for? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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