I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual” — Henry David Thoreau
During autumn, particularly in October and November, I take time to appreciate all the good things in my life. Today, and in no particular order, I share some things I’m grateful for this year.
1. Creative Spirit
I’m thankful for the boundless imagination that fuels my poetry, stories, and art, allowing me to give voice to emotions and experiences.
2. Power of Words
I acknowledge the gift of language and my ability to use it to heal, encourage, and inspire both myself and, hopefully, others.
3. Influence of Ancestral Legacy
I honour the strength, ingenuity, and knowledge passed down through generations of Black women that transcend our bodily limitations and open the soul towards living with grace.
4. Resilience
I celebrate my resilience in facing life’s challenges, reminding myself that for a writer, every experience, even the difficult ones, is potential material for meaningful stories I can share with others.
5. Unique Perspective
I’m thankful for the emotional self-awareness and the opportunity to share my lived experiences through my work, providing unique narratives and insights.
6. Artistic Community
I’m grateful for the connections with other artists, creatives, writers, and poets who inspire me, challenge me, and share in my creative journey.
7. Beauty of Multidimensional Passion
I appreciate my curiosity and love for learning that allow me to explore multiple artistic avenues and never feel confined to one creative path.
8. Gift of Expression
I celebrate the privilege of having the tools, skills, and platforms to share my art and ideas with the world.
9. Audience
I’m incredibly thankful to all readers, listeners, and viewers who connect with my work, finding meaning and inspiration in the stories I tell.
10. Growth and Evolution
I’m grateful for how far I’ve come in both my personal and professional life, and for the ongoing growth that enriches my work and my life.
11. Health and Vitality
I am grateful for my body and mind, which give me the power to fully express myself as an artist and as a person.
12. Moments of Solitude and Reflection
I’m thankful for the quiet times that allow me to reconnect with myself, find inspiration, and nurture my soul.
13. Promise of Tomorrow
I’m thankful for the endless possibilities each new day brings, motivating me to create and grow.
P.S. Did you notice I’ve neither censored myself nor qualified how big or small these things are? I simply shared what they are and why.
Now, your turn. Go on, count your blessings! And please share a place, new or familiar, real or imagined, that helped you reconnect with yourself this year, in the comment section below. 🙂
I know we’re in December, already… Still Happy Belated Thanksgiving, to all who celebrate it!