water – The Real Christina Lee

Gratitude, Spirituality, Writing

22 Things to Be Grateful For

May 10, 2017 by admin No Comments

There are countless things to be grateful for – small and large. It can be as simple as the start of a new day, the first sip of hot coffee upon waking, or the way the sun streams through your window. It can be the music on your drive to work, or the book that you can curl up with at night. It can be the scent of the person you love, or the warmth of a memory. It can be the kindness of a stranger, or the support of a loved one.

Circumstances don’t have to be perfect for us to be grateful. Our gratitude in and of itself is perfect.

There are so many things I feel grateful for, but these 22 came to mind first. I can think of so many more, and I know you can, too.

22 Things to Be Grateful For:

The morning sunrise
The people that love you
The food you eat
The lessons you’ve learned
The people you’ve met
The goals you’ve achieved
The freedoms you have
The places you’ve seen
The money you’ve made
The dreams you’ve felt
The love you’ve received
The love you’ve given
The love you’ve made
The body you’ve been given
The body you’ve created
The laughter you’ve made
The tears you’ve cried
The art you’ve seen
The art you’ve made
The water you drink
The air you breathe
The life you live

What are you grateful for? It doesn’t matter how large or small. Let me know in the comments below!

If you enjoy this article, check out 5 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude.

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10 EASY WAYS TO GO GREEN

May 23, 2014 by admin 2 Comments

Here are some of my favorite, simple ways to live a more green, eco-friendly life to honor our beautiful planet. ∇

UNPLUG, LITERALLY

Turn off the lights when you leave a room

Shut down your computer & other electronics when not in use

Use energy-efficient lightbulbs

Use candles when and where you can – you’ll love the ambiance it adds to your home!

IMPROVE THE WAY YOU MOVE

Carpool when you can

If possible, drive a fuel-efficient vehicle

Walk or bike where and when you can – you’ll be killing two birds with one stone by getting great exercise in the beautiful outdoors!

Plan your errands in advance and do as many as you can at once – this will make your life easier and by saving you time and money on gas…plus you’ll be reducing your carbon footprint!

MAKE YOUR WATER COUNT

Challenge yourself to take a speedier shower – and try not to use water that’s too hot. (Lukewarm or cool water is better for your skin’s hydration, anyway!)

Conserve water during activities like brushing your teeth – by turning off the faucet while you’re actually brushing!

Don’t unnecessarily leave water running while doing the dishes, and if you use a dishwasher, make sure it’s fully loaded before running it so you don’t expend energy unnessarily.

If you can, install low-flow shower heads and toilets

CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT LAUNDRY

Wash clothes in cold water

Hang to dry

Look for an energy-efficient washing machine (and/or dryer, if you’re opposed to hanging your clothes out to dry

All of these above will save you money on your electric bill, plus it will keep your clothes in tip-top condition! Excessive heat and drying can cause a lot of wear and tear on your favorite clothing.

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