28 Things to Be Grateful For

To Cultivate a Mindset of Gratitude

As I make my way further into my Saturn Return, I’m pleased to find myself more confident and appreciative not only in my surroundings, resources, and loved ones, but in my person.

I’ve been listening to Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants.¹ The author, Robin Wall Kimmerer, contemplates what the world would look like if we began our days with the conversations of gratitude and abundance with the earth, animals, and others, which is in direct opposition of Western consumerist culture.

I greatly agree with this perspective; every day alive is not one I take for granted. So, to continue to foster this mindset, here are 28² things I’m grateful for:

1. Feeling the sun on my skin

2. Eating food

   1. and eating some more!

3. Astrology

   1. because it’s so fun to talk about!

4. Free journal prompts and writing experiments

5. Watching movies

   1. talking about movies with loved ones

6. Holding my partner’s hand

   1. my partner’s voice, laugh, hugs, presence, etc.

7. Working with kids

   1. playing games with kids

   2. teaching kids

8. Feeling the ground beneath my feet

9. Walking my dogs

10. My dogs!

    1. Kobe

    2. Pau

    3. Magic

    4. Sasha

11. My cat!

    1. Mariah

12. Knowing all the pets who preceded the living

    1. Lucky/GweyGwey

    2. Nina

    3. Fluffy

    4. Stitch

13. Lying in bed after a long day

14. Falling asleep to ASMR

15. Sitting in the passenger seat while my best friend drives

16. Adding songs to the Spotify party

17. Reading!

    1. physical books, audiobooks, and e-books!

18. Walking around bookstores

19. Waiting in line for sandwiches

20. Sipping on iced matcha

    1. sipping on iced coffee

21. Playing Pokémon

22. Knowing I have tons of games to play

23. Making friends!

24. Knowing my friends love me!!

25. Chatting with my besties on our various social platforms

    1. Discord, texting, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

26. Watching scary game playthroughs while I eat

27. Pointing out stray cats while I’m out

    1. whether in the car, walking around, etc.

28. You!

Thank you for your presence and support. This start of the holiday season, please continue to be responsible. Stay safe. Stay healthy, and take care!

1. November is National Native American/Indigenous Heritage Month; however, works by Indigenous authors should be prioritized all year

2. 28 because I’m 28 years old!