By: Marcia King-Gamble
www.lovemarcia.com
In an effort to be totally transparent, much of what I have written is from my November newsletter, and all of it I believe to be true. Gratitude is indeed an atitude and should not be something we only practice in November. It should be a lifestyle that prevails.
So why is November the only month dedicated to “Thanks? ” Be that as it may, I am using this month to say “Thank You,” especially to those who have supported me throughout my writing career. To those wonderful, loyal readers - the ones who have bought my books, read, and reviewed them, I owe you a great big "Thank You."
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, being grateful is even more important especially considering all we've been through. If we're still standing, we should be thankful to have survived a pandemic. We have a vaccine now and many of us are mask free. We've survived a toxic mid-term election. And for those of us who are unemployed, there are at least jobs to be had.
So, whether hosting friends, or traveling to see family, remember before taking the first bite this season to say a grateful "Thank you," and remember to count your blessings.
This brings me to a training class I recently took. The instructor began the class by reminding us to say our 5/5/20's each day.
What that breaks down to is repeating 5 things to be grateful for. Then setting 5 goals for the day and doing 20 repetitions. Those could be 20 sit-ups, 20 steps, or maybe just twenty squats. Homebound? Try twenty shrugs.
It’s so easy to think of everything that could go wrong and get caught up in negativity. We're alive, and hopefully, healthy, happy ( being a state of mind), and relatively fortunate, all things considering. None of any of this is ever guaranteed. Health being the most important. As someone once said to me, without health you have nothing. So very true.
My wish for you this Thanksgiving, is an abundance of food on the table, good friends and family to enjoy it with, and a general attitude of gratitude.
Wishing you and yours a Happy Gobble, Gobble! Be thankful that your blessings are bigger than your problems.
About Marcia King-Gamble
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bestselling romance writer, Marcia King-Gamble originally hails from a sunny
Caribbean island where the sky and ocean are the same mesmerizing shade of
blue. This former travel industry executive has spent most of life in the
United States. A National Bestselling author, Marcia has penned over 34 books
and 8 novellas. She has contributed to Michael Fiore’s DigitalRomanceInc and
served as a moderator on the now defunct eHarmony advice boards. Having witnessed the bad, the ugly, and the
not so good in relationships, she still prefers to write about happily ever
after. Caring for her animal family keeps her grounded and sane.
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6 comments:
I like that 5-5-20 idea (although never, ever situps). A nice post, Marcia.
Thank you Liz. 5/5/20 works. It really helps keep you on track.20 Repetitions of anything will work. Have a nice Thanksgiving.
Thank you for sharing the 5-5-20 idea, Marcia. I'm with Liz Flaherty about the sit ups and I'll add the squats. On even my worst most difficult days, there have been minutes if not hours that were better. An exercise I've given workshop participants is "Rate Your Day". Simply put: rate your day before going to bed and then look at the reality of that rating, especially if negative. How many minutes or hours truly met that standard. Putting things in perspective has always helped me stay positive.
What a great idea to rate your day, Judith. I find the 5-5-20 forces me to accomplish more daily. I write it down and cfross off each accomplishment.
Your post was spot-on, Marcia! I like the 5/5/20 idea, too. And I loved the beautiful Thanksgiving card. Thank you!
Beautiful sentiment, Marcia! One we must always remember. Sometimes it is hard, but the more positivity we allow into our life...well, obviously, the better.
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