tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post2692029173605021408..comments2024-02-03T07:05:06.121+10:00Comments on Serena Lewis: today, i am grateful forSerena Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17789734075055678964noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-72490749446105967722008-11-23T12:25:00.000+10:002008-11-23T12:25:00.000+10:00You sense of design is so impressive...Your whole ...You sense of design is so impressive...Your whole November series of art would make an amazing book.Margaret Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04222261903697956295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-23937491699058613972008-11-18T20:28:00.000+10:002008-11-18T20:28:00.000+10:00I am catching up with your blog posts, Serena. I s...I am catching up with your blog posts, Serena. I started from where I first missed. I'm glad I got to this post where your back is better. Hooray!<BR/><BR/>Making a grateful list have a wondrous effect of making life looks much brighter, doesn't it?<BR/><BR/>Funny how you said that you have a hard time looking in the mirror and say I love you and I appreciate you. Why is it a lot easier to say Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-26600183443590744032008-11-18T03:43:00.000+10:002008-11-18T03:43:00.000+10:00Serena, great reminders in this post. I use to do...Serena, great reminders in this post. I use to do so many things to remind me to be thankful and grateful, etc. and then I recently have let some nasty stuff happening in the family (extended family) and computer problems put me in a horrible mental space. You are an inspiration to me today.sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307968128182359860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-46337789402685803442008-11-15T21:46:00.000+10:002008-11-15T21:46:00.000+10:00Gratitude lifts your life! I'm glad your back is ...Gratitude lifts your life! I'm glad your back is better. Hope you don't mind--I mentioned you and the Soul Coaching on my blog. You have inspired me, lady! :):) Have a wonderful day!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-81861544644084848692008-11-15T20:27:00.000+10:002008-11-15T20:27:00.000+10:00So true, Serena! I am so grateful for all of the ...So true, Serena! I am so grateful for all of the people who work to bring my devine Darjeeling tea to me in the US, all the way from India! I am addicted to it's wonderful taste. Thankyou, universe!<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad your back feels better!!!<BR/><BR/>Beautiful gratitude drawing with your colored pencils...I wonder if we have this brand here...I will check at the art supply store!<BR/><BR/>Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402220963886597754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-22867773077114175052008-11-15T20:05:00.000+10:002008-11-15T20:05:00.000+10:00Thank you for the reminder that gratitude is a lot...Thank you for the reminder that gratitude is a lot bigger than we realise - that is so succinct. Your drawing is beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-68259695435784915122008-11-15T19:04:00.000+10:002008-11-15T19:04:00.000+10:00I LOVE that you said, "Gratitude is a lot bigger t...I LOVE that you said, "Gratitude is a lot bigger than we realize" I agree. I think that there is untapped magic in gratitude - what power there would be in the world if everyone remembered to be really and truly grateful - <BR/><BR/>Beautiful post!meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041527732133374839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-81228448423630336512008-11-15T15:27:00.000+10:002008-11-15T15:27:00.000+10:00So glad to hear your back is pain-free again! I to...So glad to hear your back is pain-free again! I totally agree about that practice of gratitude. I've found myself amazed at how far I can take it. Just like you said, you start to realize how many people and events are involved in your being able to enjoy such a seemingly inconsequential thing as eating a piece of fruit.<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-59057580052249192652008-11-15T13:49:00.000+10:002008-11-15T13:49:00.000+10:00What a beautiful way to incorporate your gratitude...What a beautiful way to incorporate your gratitudes into your art.Jamie Ridlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-3583342770826159382008-11-15T12:51:00.000+10:002008-11-15T12:51:00.000+10:00i agree! gratitude is so important to our happines...i agree! gratitude is so important to our happiness and general well-being. <BR/><BR/>i haven't tried the mirror exercise yet, but i think i will soon.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381213681911598073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-58706597899342710952008-11-15T12:15:00.001+10:002008-11-15T12:15:00.001+10:00I am so glad your back is better.When I eat I than...I am so glad your back is better.<BR/><BR/>When I eat I thank the earth, the elements and the people who contributed to the food I eat. As we connect deeper with our souls our gratitude gets deeper too. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for being you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09677287177279866966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-25298060735127181482008-11-15T12:15:00.000+10:002008-11-15T12:15:00.000+10:00Lovely drawing.....we are all so blessed. So much ...Lovely drawing.....we are all so blessed. So much to be thankful for!!!gmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879507440579599549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-77743099079948355192008-11-15T10:12:00.000+10:002008-11-15T10:12:00.000+10:00Your art always puts a smile on my face such a lov...Your art always puts a smile on my face such a lovely post.Mjfontainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11574585979770616234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-7219813425915269552008-11-15T09:56:00.000+10:002008-11-15T09:56:00.000+10:00i love this line: "...to be grateful to the many h...i love this line: "...to be grateful to the many hands that brought that cup of tea/coffee to you" it's so simple. so true. but i never really thought of it like that until reading it here. i don't have a gratitude journal yet (although from reading the posts today, i think i need to acquire one quick smart!) but i did, one of the things i am grateful for today, is your insight, which has Penhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11252354675982631564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-21861911288837404072008-11-15T08:14:00.000+10:002008-11-15T08:14:00.000+10:00You are so right! My best days are the ones when I...You are so right! My best days are the ones when I am aware of and appreciate all the wonderful "little" things in my life.Linda Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06287096964763128093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-43453845327680138802008-11-15T07:57:00.000+10:002008-11-15T07:57:00.000+10:00stopping by quickly to say hi and thanks for info....stopping by quickly to say hi and thanks for info..will be back to see what's been up when I get more time!<BR/><BR/>besides computer issues, intense stuff going on.sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307968128182359860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-61046345796373407522008-11-15T07:39:00.000+10:002008-11-15T07:39:00.000+10:00I real like the point you made about "giving back"...I real like the point you made about "giving back" I believe when we give it helps everyone and our selves.<BR/><BR/>Don't forget not to over due it. I don't want your back to get any worst.<BR/><BR/>Coffee is on.peppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-56584744513645880632008-11-15T05:32:00.000+10:002008-11-15T05:32:00.000+10:00it sounds like you are a Simple Abundance devotee ...it sounds like you are a Simple Abundance devotee as well!<BR/><BR/>so many blessings we have, and it was nice to be able to take time to reflect on them<BR/>have a wonderful weekend !! xoxoMiss Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15144002124919728056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-73951542654899490612008-11-15T03:07:00.000+10:002008-11-15T03:07:00.000+10:00ah! the mirror "exercise" made me cry...when i did...ah! the mirror "exercise" made me cry...when i did itAurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833056164328878936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-13880823874020186202008-11-15T02:38:00.000+10:002008-11-15T02:38:00.000+10:00You know what you have inspired me to consider? Th...You know what you have inspired me to consider? That perhaps by saying what you are grateful to the universe, it's like letting the universe know "more of this please!" That helps me in a big way.<BR/><BR/>I am so glad to hear that your back is feeling better and I just love your artwork!Suzie Ridlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603343663483772145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-453340608318022392008-11-15T01:19:00.000+10:002008-11-15T01:19:00.000+10:00I like your perspective, on how big the gratitude ...I like your perspective, on how big the gratitude picture really is when we think about it.<BR/>Also love today's art - esp the little wrench for the repairman! Clever.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198572015888392613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-35859259421697748112008-11-15T00:16:00.000+10:002008-11-15T00:16:00.000+10:00Derwent pencils ROCK. I don't buy any other kind....Derwent pencils ROCK. I don't buy any other kind. :)<BR/><BR/>Agreed re: gratitude. Being in that state is so empowering. i always write thank you in the comment line of every check I write because it's a nice reminder that I am able to support myself and that i really am fortunate. It's a lot better than being mad about paying the rent! :)stapeliadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951276488090818096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-2350287365629078392008-11-15T00:09:00.000+10:002008-11-15T00:09:00.000+10:00Your sketch beautiful as always, I too have a grat...Your sketch beautiful as always, I too have a gratitude book I write in. When we think of all the things we have to be grateful for ( even just to be able to breathe) the negitive stuff just isn't there anymore. Your right what we put out in the universe is exactly what we get back.. So glad to hear your back is better..Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18227910332128769787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-70442408751300339872008-11-14T22:34:00.000+10:002008-11-14T22:34:00.000+10:00This is very true! gratitude is very importantThis is very true! gratitude is very importantArt and Poetryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991284507367796696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166133926661022482.post-69946126158225287312008-11-14T22:32:00.000+10:002008-11-14T22:32:00.000+10:00Your art is so gorgeous. I love the colors and the...Your art is so gorgeous. I love the colors and the images that accompany each gratitude. Especially the big heart in the middle - YOU! :)<BR/><BR/>So many wise truths in your post! <BR/><BR/>The universe is a kind teacher in reflecting back to us what we project. In this, we learn.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the perspective about the cup of tea. I have taken many things for granted. Realizing how Genie Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436772228339009624noreply@blogger.com