“You say, ‘If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.’ You make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled.”
– Charles Haddon Spurgeon
In light of the Thanksgiving Holiday coming up, here’s a list of 55 things to be grateful for. 
Be Grateful for Spring Rain
“Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain.” — Anonymous
1. Going out for walks in the rain; deliberately stepping in puddles.
2. Climbing into bed when it’s raining outside; listening to the sound of the rain tapping against the window pane.
3. Watching “Singin’ in the Rain” with Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. It’s frequently described as one of the best musicals ever made
Be Grateful for Autumn
“It was one of those perfect English autumnal days which occur more frequently in memory than in life.” — P.D. James
4. The leaves turning brilliant colors –the golds, russets, and browns.
5. Clean, crisp air.
6. Roasted chestnuts.
Be Grateful for the Winter Snow
“There is nothing in the world more beautiful than the forest clothed to its very hollows in snow. It is the still ecstasy of nature, wherein every spray, every blade of grass, every spire of reed, every intricacy of twig, is clad with radiance.” — William Sharp
7. Sitting by the window, watching it snow.
8. Building snowmen.
9. Snowball fights: chasing your friends around, snowball in hand.
10. Curling up in a comfortable chair by the fire while it’s snowing outside, reading a good book or magazine.
11. Going sledding.
Be Grateful for Summer
12. Sunbathing: lying on a beach towel reading the latest trashy novel.
13. Going to the beach, walking barefoot in the sand, and feeling the sand between your toes.
14. Finding a small coffee shop with tables set up outside and having afternoon tea “alfresco”.
From “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
15. Trees of green.
16. Red roses too.
17. Skies of blue.
18. Clouds of white.
19. The brightest day.
20. The dark sacred night.
Be Grateful for Warm Beverages
21. Steaming hot cocoa with tiny marshmallows.
22. Freshly roasted coffee.
23. Green tea with honey.
24. Bailey’s cup of coffee, topped off with whipped cream.
Be Grateful for Christmas – Joy to the World
25. Watching Christmas movies: “The Santa Clause” with Tim Allen; “Miracle on 34th Street” with Maureen O’Hara; “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” with Jim Carey . . .
26. The smell of Christmas: fresh pine, apples and cinnamon, gingerbread . . .
27. Sitting in the dark with the Christmas tree lights on, just watching the tree.
28. Putting together gift baskets for loved ones, personalizing each one with the things the gift recipient enjoys.
29. Listening to Christmas carols.
Be Grateful for Sweets
30. Cadbury Easter Eggs.
31. Chocolate cups filled with Grand Marnier.
32. Warm, gooey brownies.
33. Peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream.
Be Grateful for Nature
34. Exploring the seed packets in the nursery and deciding which ones to plant in your walkway.
35. Baby ducks.
36. Providing feeders, baths, and houses to attract humming birds.
37. Fields of daisies.
Be Grateful for Family and Friends
38. Having Sunday Brunch with your closest friends in the whole world.
39. Celebrating the Holidays with your family; sitting at the dinner table eating turkey.
40. Laughing with friends until your stomach hurts.
Be Grateful for Comic Strips and Cartoons
41. Peanuts:
“Dear IRS, Please remove me from your mailing list.” — Snoopy, Peanuts
“I think I’ve discovered the secret of life – you just hang around until you get used to it.”
– Sally Brown, Peanuts
42. “Calvin and Hobbes”:
Calvin: “Dear Santa. Why is your operation located at the North Pole? I’m guessing cheap elf labour, lower environmental standards, and tax breaks. Is this really the example you want to set for us impressionable kids?
…My plan is to put him on the defensive before he considers how good I’ve been.”
Be Grateful for Pampering
43. Long, hot showers.
44. Scented bubble baths.
45. Hot rock massages
46. Putting on a soft, terry cloth robe when you get out of the shower.
47. Soft bed sheets and a goose down pillow.
48. Waking up early, realizing that it’s the weekend, and falling back asleep again.
Be Grateful for the Sense of Touch
49. Petting dogs.
50. Holding hands.
Be Grateful for International Cuisine
51. Thai food: Chicken Satay with peanut sauce.
52. Indian food: Curry shrimp on basmati rice.
53. Italian food: Antipasti, gnocchi, and tiramisu.
Be Grateful for Your Health
54. Long bike rides.
55. A good game of tennis.
And a bonus: hearing children laugh. What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving?
photo credit: ninjapoodles
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