Last week we got to have a LONG overdue catch up dinner with two friends which we only see like once a year (or less) if I am honest... They live about three hours away from us in a BEAUTIFUL little village called McGregor (which we REALLY need to head toward again soon) but they were coming down for a closure of sorts and so a dinner at our place was arranged.
On arrival, we were greeted not only with two enormous smiles, but a whole BOX full of home made spoils!!!! Absolutely EVERYTHING we were given was grown and produced within their home and garden (bar the grapefruits which were grown in a neighbours garden) - so essentially the same thing anyway hehe!!!
We were given some gorgeous grapefruit, a pack of delicious cheesy biscuits (I forget the actual name), A pack of GIGANTIC shortbread biscuits, a jar of lemon curd, a jar of Chilli Jam (one of my ALL time FAVOURITES), a bag of spinach which was clearly on steroids haha, and same with the bag of lettuce and another best of mine... Rocket!!! (Arugula) for those unfamiliar with the term "rocket"
ALL of this was produced organically and prepared with love! How awesome is that!!!!
We are so blessed to have been given such amazing spoils from two truly beautiful people! - Oh and EVERYTHING is gone, except for a little bit of the rocket and lettuce, some of the chilli jam and about a quarter of the lemon curd. hehehe! In fact, tonight, I have made some creamed spinach bake to accompany our chicken schnitzels... YUM!!!
Welcome to the #GratitudeTrain No. 45
Today I am grateful for all the AMAZING "home grown and made with love" spoils we received from @fionasfavourites! and her hubbie Tom! Love you both to bits!!!
What is the purpose of The Gratitude Train?
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I am of the firm belief that the habit of practicing gratitude on a daily basis is the key to shifting our lives in a positive direction. This is not only the expression of gratitude for the positive things in our lives, but also for the challenges which we are often faced with.
But sometimes, we can get wrapped up in our day to day existence and agenda, and it is not that we aren’t grateful, but rather that we simply forget to actually verbalise it or take the time to offer it a moment of dedication even in thought.
It is also true that surrounding yourself with the positive attitudes and mind-set of others, that it has a ripple effect on yours too…
So for ALL of us, including myself, I have decided to start this #gratitudetrain. We all spend a good portion of our lives here browsing through our Steemit feeds, so why not build a positive habit in the process. I think it will be great to share something every day that we are grateful for in our lives, no matter how big or small it may be.
Whether it is a new career path, a new hobby, an achievement of your child, a new relationship, a challenge overcome or simply a new pair of shoes… it doesn’t matter! There is without question… ALWAYS something we can take a moment to be grateful for!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
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Step 1.
So starting today, in the comments section of #gratitudetrain post No. 1 – write something that you are grateful for in your life and start it with the number… as in if this is the first time you are sharing on the #gratitudetrain, then write the number “1.” And then state what you are grateful for.
Step 2.
Keep a record of your #gratitudetrain expressions shared in the comments somewhere in a word doc or such.
Step 3.
When you reach 30 – then publish a post on your own profile and be sure to use the #gratitudetrain tag or to tag me @jaynie in the post.
As simple as that!
The idea of this being, that not only will you develop a healthy and positive habit but at the end of 30 days when you share your own post, you will be able to reflect back and realise, just how MUCH GOODNESS there is in your life!
Until next time...
Much Love from Cape Town, South Africa xxx
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