By: Gentle Gardener Oracle
I’m grateful for my crockpot. Of course, you can’t make everything in it, but it’s pretty hard to screw up a crock pot recipe. I’m grateful for all the wonderful people I met this weekend. And, I’m grateful for my intuition. Paying attention to it has certainly made my life better and easier. I wish I knew sooner.
I’m very grateful to have a few days of rain ahead of us. The drizzle has been gentle, and it’s slowly permeating the dense adobe. I can feel every living thing – especially myself – exhaling in relief. I’m grateful for tonight’s Leo full moon. The full moon rising over the east mountains is a beauty all can share. I often wish we had more, and different kinds of moons. And, I’m grateful for my plumber.
The moon is my planet, and even though I love all the moons, I’m partial to the waxing crescent. I am grateful to see it perfectly aligned with Venus last night. I’m grateful January has come to a quiet close. I don’t think anyone had a good month. And, I’m grateful for fish.
This is my first post of 2025. Fires, death, and bad news have made the start of this year very difficult. In times like this, I struggle with gratitude, but it’s times like this, I’m reminded of why I started this journal.
So, for today, inauguration day, I am grateful for the peaceful transfer of power. Something I will never take for granted again. I’m grateful for all the people who are actively involved in trying to help people affected by the fires. As I watch my trees sway, I know that my life could change in an instant. And, I’m grateful that nothing is forever.
With only a few days left in 2024, I’m grateful I’ve achieved a few of my 2024 New Year’s resolutions. I’m thinner, and also paid off a decent amount of debt. I’m not done, but I’m grateful I’m firmly on the path. Since five is my lucky number, I’m grateful for the start of 2025, and I’m very optimistic about the year. And, I’m most grateful that my sweet pup is doing well and on-the-mend. She’s been sick and injured. It’s not how either of us planned to spend the holidays or my money, but I’m very grateful that she’s going to be okay.
Pooja and I were attacked by a neighbor’s dog. My injuries were minor, Pooja was not so lucky. She required stitches and is now resting comfortably. I’m tremendously grateful for the vet and her team, and even more grateful Pooja’s injuries were not life-threatening. I’m grateful the dog’s owner immediately took complete responsibility, and I’m grateful that I have Square, so I could easily take his credit card. 
I’m grateful I have years of working with people who have colossally fucked up. Somehow being level headed, empathetic, and kind makes them feel even worse. (He was exceedingly emotionally upset) And, most importantly, I am grateful that it was us and wasn’t some kid in my neighborhood. What a day…
I’m grateful that my energy force is so strong now that I am impervious to negative bullshit. Namaste. I’m grateful for aspirin. And, I’m grateful for my work ethic. Laziness and entitlement is everywhere, and I don’t want to ever be like that….
Today was a peaceful day. The sun was bright; the breeze soft and warm. December begins. I’m grateful my house backs on to a canal. I’m grateful the trails along the canal have been oddly quiet this weekend. I’m grateful for the ducks who float in the canals, and I look forward to their ducklings, which will be here soon enough. And, I’m grateful for time to reassess, review, revise, and replan. Mercury retrograde is right on time for us all.
An odd burst of wind toppled my glass patio table yesterday. I’ve seen that thing survive almost hurricane forces, so I was very grateful for tempered glass, and even more grateful that no one was hurt and nothing else was broken. Later, after I accidently broke yet another glass object, I knew this was a sign. I learned the spiritual significance of broken glass is that of new starts and a healing journey. I was grateful to know that especially in light of the current astrological transits. I’m also grateful for inexpensive and very well-designed the carpet cleaning machine I just bought. Life is good in all dimensions.
I’m grateful the markets reacted well to the election. Regardless of how you voted, everyone reacts well to political stability. I’m grateful my friends came to visit this week. It’s been fun having company, and I’m so grateful to have a house large enough to accommodate others. And, I’m grateful for leftovers. They are inevitably better than the original meal. The end.
365 Days of Simple Gratitude 