Whether as a monastic or a layperson, one of the things we’re trying to do in Buddhist practice is to bring forth wholesome states of mind. And gratitude is one of them...

#ThreeGoodThings from the past few days - I have been a little remiss!
- we had a wonderful long weekend break in Kaikōura
- we attended my husband’s youngest daughter’s wedding which was lovely
- we saw a big pod of Dusky dolphins from our balcony (on the north side of Kaikōura peninsula, which is unusual)
- we went for nice long walks
- I got my pre-work walk in today before the weather turned
- my hubby bought some marshmallows and made me a hot chocolate as a surprise

Cat-sitting in the #Berkshires this week, and since the beasties have been fed, had their water changed, their robo-litterbox emptied, and are now curled up sleeping by the fireplace, it feels like a good time for THREE GOOD THINGS!

This robot litterbox is really something.

Peace and quiet in the mountains.

Trading new #crochet ideas with my SIL!

What made you feel a little better today?

Today’s #ThreeGoodThings
- it is now mid semester break!!
- it is our wedding anniversary
- we have wine & souvelaki to celebrate both

Today’s a special day… It’s my birthday! Feeling blessed and grateful for another trip around the sun. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of my journey so far — let’s keep growing, learning, and celebrating life together!

Here’s to new music, new memories, and more joy!
#BirthdayVibes #GratefulHeart #MusicianLife #BlindAndBrilliant #AccessibilityAdvocate #AnotherYearWiser #CelebratingLife #HappyBirthdayToMe #Thankful #Blessed #LetsGo

Mom and Dad Peacock are on their way to a well-deserved cruise around the Caribbean tonight, and although they had some airline hiccups getting there, it all worked out in the end. So while I'm thinking of it: THREE GOOD THINGS!

They made it to the ship, and they're excited as little kids.

Had a great Chest Day Is The Best Day!

Paneer pakoras? Don't mind if I do.

Remember to breathe, clear your head, and take a moment to be #thankful.

I went for a run today with my running group! I hadn't been able to run with them in a while because of other commitments, so it was especially nice. It felt great to run, although by the end, my feet were tired.
#running
#thankful

Double hit of #sadness:

Had a casual chat with my landlord to give notice, tell him about the furniture I'm leaving and a few items that will need fixed after I #move

He's always come when I asked for help, even non-landlord stuff #thankful

Then right after that I watched my darling pickup truck drive away to be parked with a sale sign. It has faithfully carried me everywhere for the past 25 years and I love it. I wanted to keep it as a project but I need every little bit of money to move

One of the little daily joys I am #thankful for is that in New England, the tap water is generally delicious.

I feel so bad when we have visitors from the midwest or wherever, and they see us just slugging back pint glasses out of the kitchen faucet and they look visibly startled and say something like "is... is your water actually good to drink here?!"

The rest of the world is nice to visit but I'd never want to live there #ILoveNewEngland #Gratitude #Mindfulness

#3goodthings @3goodthings

I enjoyed watching the formula one race
I got a new hoodie
A nice lady on the phone was helpful, trying to track down my missing parcel delivery

#FormulaOne #NewHoodie #CustomerService #MissingParcel #F1 #GoodDay #PositiveVibes #Thankful #gratitude

A thought about chickens and their eggs: We can all thank the beings that make our yummy foods #chicken #egg #thankful #food

Shoutout to #AmerenUEMissouri for their top-notch work restoring power safely and efficiently. We're back to normal, thanks to their hard work! #Thankful #PowerRestored #stlouis #Stl

I feel great! I got a credit card to rebuild my credit, which also gives me startup capital for my business and start standing on my own two feet. So I'm excited. Vultr gets paid, and I can roll out some products I've been working on. #thankful #business #foss #startup

Cherishing Nature’s Colors, Embracing Art’s Light

*“I am happy because I’m grateful!*I choose to be grateful!*That gratitude allows me to be happy!"

— Will Arnett

*“I am happy because I’m grateful!*I choose to be grateful!*That gratitude allows me to be happy!"

— Will Arnett

*~*“I am happy because I’m grateful!*I choose to be grateful!*That gratitude allows me to be happy!"*~*

— Will Arnett

*"As we express our gratitude!*we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words!*but to live by them!"

— John F. Kennedy

*"As we express our gratitude!*we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words!*but to live by them!"

— John F. Kennedy