“Be thankful for what you hve; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”
Oprah Winfrey
Thank you, Spidey for reminding me to count my blessings.
right now, there is so much happening in the world, that is not right, that you could end up with a negative spin on your whole life.
The implications of a two-year-long pandemic, that isn’t fully over, from covid related health issues to unemployment, to other mental health issues that have arisen as a result of the two years of hell.; a war far away that is still at the forefront of all our minds, as it still affects each and every one of us; the cost of living rising to the extent that some of us are having to choose between feeding our families or paying household bills; joke governments who aren’t doing anything practical to help their countries, but going from scandal to scandal instead.
Doesn’t sound great, does it?
However, we all have things in our life that, if we look carefully, we can be grateful about. I sat and made a list. These are but a few, but here’s what I came up with.
- A roof over our heads – and it was exactly a year yesterday that we moved into this forever home. If it hadn’t been for the pandemic, we may not have ever been able to afford this property, so thank you for that! The moving day itself was hell, and those of you who have been following me a while may remember the awful moving day we had with a terrible seller… but look where we are now!
- Our health – yes, I can feel age creeping up on me, and yes, I do silly things to injure myself but above all else, we are a healthy family, and that is a huge thing to be thankful for.
- A job I love – it may be a hard one, and the responsibility of helping all these children to patch up the experiences they missed over the last two years, lays heavy on every teacher, but even though it is tough, I wouldn’t change it (Except, I’d scrap Ofsted… that I would change!) A steady income is also something to be hugely grateful for since so many are struggling out there. Even with what we earn, we are feeling the pinch, so to know many others are worse off, makes me appreciate what we have, more, and want to help where I can, more, too.
- My family, including my fur baby, Sonu Singh – sure, they can be hard work, but I wouldn’t be here without my parents, my Hubby Dearest who loves unconditionally, and I wouldn’t change my moody teens for anything. Sonu Singh, and his feline love, is extra special, too!
- A publishing deal – who knew that my book baby would pique the interest of a publisher to the extent that they offered me a three-book deal? And Marriage Unarranged is officially re-released under their banner on Monday 6th June, in less than 10 days! OMG!
See, these are all big things, and there are lots of little things, too, like having a beautiful garden, steady internet access, books to read, a computer that works…
Lucky. Lucky and thankful, that’s me, today, and every day.
So, have a think and tell me, what are you thankful for?
Wishing you a wonderfully peaceful Sunday, Peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jun 02, 2022 @ 01:51:14
Sometimes the smallest blessings mean the most.
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Jun 02, 2022 @ 06:20:29
Indeed, that is true, Rae 💛🙏🏼
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May 31, 2022 @ 02:15:51
This is so you, Ritu. In spite of all the problems and ugliness in the world, there are many things to be thankful for. I’m in your same corner!
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May 31, 2022 @ 06:55:33
Thanks Jennie
We have to see the brightness, or else our children will end up with jaded, negative teachers! 🥰
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May 31, 2022 @ 11:52:00
Well said!
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May 30, 2022 @ 07:30:48
Congratulations, Sis! You really have done your best. Best wishes, Michael
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May 30, 2022 @ 07:35:55
Thank you, Bro 💛💛
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May 30, 2022 @ 15:18:57
With a great pleasure, Sis! xx Michael
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May 30, 2022 @ 07:29:59
Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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May 29, 2022 @ 19:00:17
The pandemic has done a lot of damage to all economies. Things are shocking here too.
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May 29, 2022 @ 19:10:24
It is scary just how bad things are, everywhere!
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May 29, 2022 @ 17:37:18
Ritu, first, congratulation on the re-release of “Marriage Unarranged” – terrific news! As for things to be thankful for, all I need to do is look around me at the people I interact with – whether daily, weekly, or just through social media – people that make me proud, people I applaud, people I care about…the world is a very tough place right now, but we will get through it…
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May 29, 2022 @ 17:58:44
Thank you, John!
We should indeed look around to see what we can be thankful for! Hugs 🤗
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May 29, 2022 @ 16:00:02
As we know, there are people out there who are worse off and have a lot less. Everyday we have to be thankful. 🙏🏽💛
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May 29, 2022 @ 16:00:45
Every day, Brother 🙏🏼💛
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May 29, 2022 @ 16:01:24
💛💛💛
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May 29, 2022 @ 15:26:33
Great positivity Sisb💜💜💜
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May 29, 2022 @ 15:48:11
Thanks, Sis 💛
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May 29, 2022 @ 14:54:31
I was a ‘nono’ (unbelievable) last week, so have even more to be thankful for…have had a loving husband (nearly 94) for 69 years, and he said to me yesterday, “We haven’t just had a long marriage, we have had a long romance!” Wasn’t that sweet…We have three great sons, family and friends and that all important roof over our heads. Both saw cancer off…and lived through WW2. Relatively good health now! We are not rich financially but in ‘love and life.’ You are doing a great job, Ritu and I’m delighted you have now settled in your ‘forever’ home. Hugs xx
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May 29, 2022 @ 15:52:04
Aw you guys are so sweet! Thank you, Joy 💛💛💛
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May 29, 2022 @ 13:14:50
Always lots to be thankful for in spite of all the horrible news. You can be thankful you teach in the UK and not the US. Imagine being frightened every day you go to work that your school may be the next one targeted by a random act of violence. I can’t imagine.
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May 29, 2022 @ 13:18:17
That hurts so bad, knowing what my fellow educators in the US are fearing, every day xxx
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May 29, 2022 @ 13:25:14
I’m sure it does. xo
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May 29, 2022 @ 11:57:21
I am grateful for YOU! ❤
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May 29, 2022 @ 12:11:26
And I for you, my sweet sister 🥰🥰🥰
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May 29, 2022 @ 11:29:57
Whatever we put our attention to is what we give energy to and what we draw into our lives. Becoming aware of the wonderful and essential things we have in life is already a crucial way to attract more of them into our lives. I used to write weekly gratitude lists that take you very deep into the significant zones of life. As you wrote, for example, having a roof over your head, but also just not having to have existential fears, family, and so much more, really makes you aware. But most of all, it makes you content, and you realize how gifted you already are. If you always head for what you don’t have, you’ll never find contentment because there is always something you don’t have.
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May 29, 2022 @ 11:31:57
Your points are valid and so true, Sis. We need to appreciate that we have enough, first 💛
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May 29, 2022 @ 11:39:11
In you we have someone who is very aware of this. Thank you for the important reminder, Sis💖
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May 29, 2022 @ 11:46:47
🥰🤗🥰
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May 29, 2022 @ 12:04:47
💖💖
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May 29, 2022 @ 09:10:52
so many things to be grateful for, there is always something and sometimes it’s a bounty! I’m grateful for time to relax and spend with my friends and family as we celebrate Memorial Day weekend in the states.
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May 29, 2022 @ 09:13:55
Wonderful! Enjoy that time! 🥰
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May 29, 2022 @ 11:01:41
❤️
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May 29, 2022 @ 08:57:57
It’s so good to go through the things to be thankful for. Health and living in a safe country with a roof over our heads is definitely high up on my list. I always try to remind the children when they are less than keen on school that some people risk their lives to have a chance at what we take for granted. CJ xx
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May 29, 2022 @ 08:58:49
Something to always remind ourselves, CJ! Xx
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May 29, 2022 @ 07:52:39
A lovely list, Ritu. I wholly agree about Ofsted – done tremendous damage. And government… let’s not go there. I pray the common sense and decency of the vast majority of British people will reject the idiots and we can help each other through this turbulent era!
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May 29, 2022 @ 08:03:23
I truly hope so, Steve! Hope you are keeping well 😁
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May 29, 2022 @ 06:59:27
Great attitude Ritu. 👍🏼
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May 29, 2022 @ 07:23:31
We should always remember what we have, don’t you think?
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May 29, 2022 @ 07:28:45
Absolutely right
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