Gratitude drawing

this week, the documented life project challenge is to practice gratitude….. so i thought about the things that are always on my heart…. but i quickly discovered there wasn't nearly enough space to journal on the page, because i have SO much to be grateful for….. and that definitely includes YOU! your sweet blog visits, comments, and e-mails continue to touch my heart, and i truly appreciate each and every one of you so, so much! thank you, precious bloggy friends! xox {supplies: moleskine…

Let's be honest. 2020 has been a really hard year. It might seem hard to shift our focus to being thankful when our current reality may be altered so completely it is hard to recognise. But for this exact reason it is important to spend time exploring what remains. Adversity can serve to highlight in intense detail what we value beyond anything else. So take a creative moment to remind yourself on what truly feeds your soul. It will be time well spent. MaterialsWax crayons or oil…

How to start a Gratitude Journey: Grab a sketchbook and a pen Follow me on twitter @blessinks or join my Facebook group: #365Gratitudes for a gratitude prompt a day Write two more gratitude’s in your journal for a total of three a day. Tell your friends and have them start the gratitude journey with […]

Jane Maday on Instagram: "I was REALLY excited about the owls. Ihope they build a nest! There is so much to be grateful for, just in my own little house and garden. #gratitudejournal #gratitude #positivity #dailyjournal #journalyourlife #sketchbooklove #dailysketch #dailyart #dailygratitude #pigmamicron #micronart #tombowusa #markerart #drawing #doodleart #doodledrawing"

Finding gratitude both during and after a loss has been a game-changer for me. In fact, it made such an impact that I continue to practice gratitude every single day using the wonderful Gratitude app. After losing both parents, I realized that finding gratitude following any traumatic event does not mean I needed to face each day full of positivity and ignore the grief and emotions associated with loss. It was about working with the feelings I had and even being grateful for those. Grief is