10 (or more) Daily Appreciations II

[Apasaraw]

How funny...when someone says rockin I always say "Rockin with Dokken" and do the horns haha!

Today I am grateful for:

~EB as a friend and lawyer
~The laughs the Personal Growth area gave me today
~R and spoonin'
~The fact that R vacuums because he knows I dislike to
~fgds0-=Kitty ran over the keyboard to kiss me! (I think she feels the good rft vibe here)
~Having the funds to help a friend
~Mache at TJ's
~Grapefruit too
~The wind today when it says "woohoo!"
~The peaceful feel in the place today
~Monarch of the Glen DVD marathon
~The Whole Wheatery existing in the 'hood
~new ink cartridges
~Pretty snow on the mountain tops
~We can change the world with thought and emotion

[mercystreet]

~A lovely lazy Sunday
~My son, who always talks me into letting him stay up just a little later
~My boyfriend, and his support and encouragement
~Memories again
~Soundgarden!
~The internet
~So many wonderful people to draw inspiration from
~Getting more niggling little tasks out of the way today
~Everyone here on RFT
~Feeling optimistic and enthusiastic
~The Secret (again)
~This video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=mcBV-cXVWFw
~The end of my first week 100% raw
~Putting my plans into action
~Having the finances to put my plans into action
~Abundance :)

[lodestar]

at the close of this Sabbath day i am thankful for...

softly falling snow
my children playing joyous music on their mandolin and guitar
Melissa's beautiful voice
a loving grandmother who is also a wonderful mother-in-law
Joe seems grounded and happy
faith
the opportunity to serve missions
a warm cozy bed
forever families
good people
a sunny disposition
laughter
raw delicious fruits and veggies
that He hears and answers prayers
Laurel is safe

[shine72]

This morning I am most thankful for:

- The beautiful sun outside my window!
- That I woke up before everyone else and am getting to enjoy the quiet
- My dh for being patient with me when I keep forgetting things
- That I'm one day closer to my class
- My super-warm blanket since I forgot to put the windows down a bit last night, so I got to stay warm AND enjoy the fresh air!
- Finding raw and watching the pounds go away FINALLY, but better yet, just feeling better
- ENERGY
- My detox headache from yesterday is gone
- Having this feeling in my gut that greatness is closing in upon me
- God for providing for our needs in the most amazing and unexpected ways!

Have a beautiful, blessed day everyone! :)

Sunshine :D

[Morningstar]

Peaceful Monday Morning
My DH is back from trip
Had a lovely ANNIV DINNER
Got Saddles on the two unbroke horses
holding a lovable cat
playing w the dogs
warmer weather
the promise of spring
My DH
My DS's
Life is good
6#'s gone
I'm not whining
I am the change I wanna be
Planning garden
planning more Raw ideas
It's all good:)

[AbsoluteGem]

1) Yet another day to start new beginnings.
2) My Son and his unconditional Love for me.
3) Revvell for starting this thread.
4) Today is the 3rd and Final Interview!
5) That I see things in a clearer light.
6) My Father and our conversation last night.
7) Juicing in the morning.
8) My book arrived !!! (on backorder for a month).
9) That we all have choices, and they are ours to make.
10) Looking to the east, the sun is making his presence known, to those who care to see.

In awe and respect,

Gem

[collardgreenes]

My heart is grateful for:

- Lovely friends with lovely souls
- Being safe today
- Inspiring music
- Life lessons
- Spiritual transformation
- Clean drinking water
- Inviting, warm apartment
- My job
- Opportunities
- Grace

Have a blessed day!

[Revvell]

This a.m. I am appreciating ~

1) feeling higher and deeper love for Him
2) seeing AG's appreciations
3) having so many things to appreciate
4) living in love
5) chaos leading to clarity
6) things always work out as they should... and always have
7) His love for people
8) knowing love is unlimited
9) looking at the sky and not the finger pointing to it
10) teachers come in all shapes, sizes and from many directions
11) new opportunities
12) more books sold!!!! (Thank you!)
13) His continuing love and support until eternal-harmony
14) receiving His appreciations this a.m.
15) seeing this thread grow as more and more people find it
16) seeing people finding things to appreciate during some of their darkest moments

Injoy and eternal-harmony,

Revvell

[Apasaraw]

This morning I am feeling gratitude for:

~Finally getting a chance to chat with J
~J starting a gratitude list
~Natural smells
~atoms molecules quarks-turtles all the way down
~Joseph Campbell
~Good memories
~grapefruit juice to the rescue
~MissL and mercystreet sharing wisdom with me
~Someone else dealing with the tools
~Hot water
~Playing in dirt
~Laughing at the sillyness of it all this morning
~Dark clouds hanging overhead-pretty and powerful
~Pan's Labyrinth getting best lighting!

[Alba]

Today I am appreciating:D

*watching the academy awards w. my beautiful little sister
*Chillin tomorrow morning
*walking w. ast tonight
*Tori Amos <3
*My job - such sweet people
*my skin!!!:eek:
*GC
*today, just because...
*eating
*talking to him yesterday
*getting closer -----dunno.
*My new vizualisations:)
*Itunes store!! - amazing, can't believe I haven't discovered that before!?
*Minna's humour
*that I am huuuungry - and we'll eat soon..
*That I know I have done my best.
*Getting the grades tomorrow.
*Talking to Signe about Music. (it helped)
*SK for helping me so much -
*his kind words...
*That my room is finally CLEAN and soooo delicious!!

Love alba

[Jen Rose]

Today I am grateful for:

~Shooting a music video today at Prive nightclub in South Beach!! :)
~Waking up well rested and energized
~The big bouquet of red roses on my desk
~The Secret list of "I am so happy and grateful now that...."
~We are on our way to finding the perfect condo in SOBE
~My skin is glowing and radiant
~I am feeling healthy, thin and confidant
~I am feeling good, adventurous, and abundant
~Wealth and prosperity are coming to me in full force right now
~I am connecting and sharing my joy with everyone around me.
~The abundance of organic fruit in my kitchen!
~FREEDOM
~My kitties, my pup
~My computer
~My recorded music, the ability to pass it out to others
~new business cards
~Abundance of new, exciting oppurtunities
~Time to feed myself this morning
~All the windows open in the house...cool breeze bringing in new, fresh energy...windchimes singing me songs...
~Sunshine
~The ocean
~My car...it's dependablity!
~My perfect digestion
~Being able to pay for my Yoga Retreat and my Highschool Reunion.
~Tons of money in my saving's account!:eek: WOW
~The Millionaire Mind Seminar this weekend!!
~Making lots of money this week and having TONS of fun doing it!
~Loving my job and my talents and the people I work with.
~My husband and his brilliance and commitment to our marriage
~Did I mention the perfect condo in South Beach? Ocean view, 3bed, 2bath, kick ass amenities, tons of charactor, gym, valet, roof top pool/jucuzzi, new tile floors, all new appliances and W/D, minutes from work, shops, clubs and the beach!!! ALL for the perfect price of an investment! I am so excited!!!:D
~It being a buyer's market down here
~Finding the perfect real estate agent that knows The Secret
~Love, abundance, hope, joy, stillness, contentment, growth, fun, excitement, confidance and lots of unexpected miracles and surprises!!!
~

[lauralee]

today i'm grateful for

my boyfriend leaving work early so we can go buy yummy tea.
Little Kitty who is super cuddly and lovable
my best buddy who checked out the ymca with me today
that my friend is pregnant!!!! and that she and her boyfriend are happy about it
that the more i consciously appreciate, the more things i have to appreciate
that R. is a genius which i'm so attracted to
that R. makes more than enough money to support me while i look for a job
that R. is in love with his job
my brother and sister who keep in touch very well
i have the time and means to visit one of my best buddies in va. bch tomorrow.
that there's a raw food restaurant opening in md!!! a quest for fresh
that my boyfriend will say yes when i ask him to come with me to LA or NYC for vacation!
that i get to prepare yummy raw foods for my mom when i go visit her. maybe she'll be so into them that she'll take one of alissa's raw food programs!!!!

[adrienne]

-reading Jen Rose's appreciations, so awesome, so inspiring
-getting through today
-dancing with small children
-eating a lot of raw
-my supportive husband
-new clients!
-a tax return!
-money showing up!
-my knees
-my teeth
-Justin Timberlake, he's so cute and I love his cheesy, awesome pop music
-RFT and these great threads
-old friends
-new friends
-being told I look good
-choosing happiness
-choosing health

Love,
Adrienne

[mercystreet]

~My beautiful son
~My gorgeous boyfriend
~A lovely house to live in
~Plenty of money
~That we all have our health
~Healing session this evening
~Cutting ties with someone from the past in the healing session
~Going down a jeans size
~Rediscovering songs I'd almost forgotten
~That I was able to help my son feel better when he was feeling so bad
~Feeling better each day on raw
~The talents and skills that I have been blessed with
~My creativity

[misslinda]

Flyby Monday, I am accepting and greatful for....


-P services and care
-AG for moving closer and starting a new life
-B that I have to turn to for anything
-tax guy is on his way to better health
-M always there
-my strength and integrity to battle this long fast
-my bright skin that's glowing
-my Eileen Fisher cashmere wool bone colored coat that keeps me warm!!!!!
-staying loving and positive thru challenging moments
-the gentlemen at the bookstore who let's me sit with him at the big table
-RFT friends and their livelyhood
-RJL's business adventures
-Finally get to meet R in person
-Plan on seeing PN after 3 years since my injuries
-my hair is growing longer fast
-my nails are growing longer and fat
-my ability to overcome
-seeing the good in everything
-allowing abundance and prosperity
-HM and I will see each other this week

tbc, :)

[PATH301]

Having an awesome day
Getting to see LS all the time where ever I go online:D
online buddies
liquid salad, comes in muti flavors
an awesome blender
raw almonds
raw pistachios
long drives to work, able to think and plan and be thankful
warmer weather
great books to read
good realationships
great friends
going to sleep:D

[Morningstar]

How fragile and precious a moment in life is.


That no matter what Life goes on.



That I am grateful for all I have, not just possessions.



That Life is hard, but life is good.


That I know Love

[Revvell]

On this wondrous a.m. I am appreciating ~

1) waking to the sound of the heavy rain
2) being warm and dry
3) allowing myself to feel fragile yet safe in His arms
4) venting last night
5) reading Adrienne's post about being happy
6) how Tuesdays have become fun because I get to do my show and teleclass
7) hearing the difference in peoples' voices when they get clear
8) He and I spontaneously going SHOPPING on Sunday and the store being open
9) clarity
10) getting out for a walk in the dark last night
11) quitting what was no longer bringing me joy after 21 years
12) June's persistence in going for what she wants

Injoy and eternal-harmony,

Revvell

[sungoddess]

this morning I am appreciating

~going to sleep early last night
~sickness is a detox
~friends! who miss me
~coconut
~my mom
~special facebook messages
~fate
~water
~New York
~having a path that I know I must follow- no more confusion- for the mst part :)
~healing?!?!?!?!? I need to heal from this sickness! it is the ninth day!!! ahhh!
~love

[AbsoluteGem]

1) Snuggling up with my Son and feeling his warmth and Love.
2) Fresh, clean water.
3) My new Avatar! Thank you B.
4) Having so many opportunities.
5) New paths have opened up for me and I am going to go for it.
6) Nice people.
7) Knowing what I know, Feeling what I feel, and that I can make the right decisions for Me.
8) That One Always has to be True to Oneself's.
9) That there is much more to me than the eye can see, and if One takes the time and energy, that they would see this in others as well.
10) As darkness still prevails outside, listening to the sound of the rain, as I wait for the day's new beginnings, the light, the mystery, the wonder.

In awe and respect,

Gem

[Oyafunke]

1. I appreciate God for allowing me to wake up this morning

2. I appreciate being able to thank God this morning for the Blessings of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

3. I appreciate that I have been given Knowledge, Wisdom and Understanding along with the ability to use them, apply them and be Blessed by them

4. I appreciate the powers of sight and insight

5. I appreciate the people that God allow in my path

6. I appreciate the messages that those people bring

7. I appreciate every pain, hurt and backslide they remind me I am human

8. I appreciate water and it's abilities to cleanse and purify

9. I appreciate mother earth and the wonderful things she produces and gives to me

10. I appreciate YOU.... You make a difference in the world every day....:D

[shine72]

This morning I am grateful for:

- Strawberry Ice Cream for breakfast (raw) - need I say more?
- My three children who are in a good discussion right now and getting along so nicely
- The sun for shining through my window - I LOVE THE SUN!
- My dh whom I love (and who told me my skin is getting so soft yesterday!)
- RFT and all I learn from others on here while also feeling like I contribute to the whole
- Still being able to feel the kid-like excitement about new things coming into my life
- AbsoluteGem's avatar- she is positively radiant!
- Moving forward in my life in many positive ways
- Moving and all the cleaning/purging/renewal that that brings
- My daughter's amazing artistic abilities (she's 7 and she's so AWESOME!)
- Did I mention Stawberry Ice Cream for breakfast?

Have a truly blessed day everyone!

Sunshine :D

[collardgreenes]

Another day, another gratitude list:

I am blessed for:

- having everything I need.
- passion in my heart, and a cause worth fighting for :)
- art. Mother Nature's art of landscapes and mountaintops and awe-inspring skies, my art, Van Gogh's art, Stevie Ray Vaughn's musical art, my mother's art.
- acoustic guitars!
- education, knowledge, books
- the desire to be fully alive today
- My cubicle neighbor, even though she has some interesting "qwarks"
- the women in my life who motivate me
- my Higher Power, and knowing that it doesn't have to be defined :rolleyes:
- LOVE

Have a great day everybody!
Colleen

[misslinda]

Tuesday sunrise, I accepting and appreciative of:


-waking up with good intensions
-desire to "get out"
-looking forward to eating
-Water!!!!
-another day of fasting
-a warm cozy bed
-stretching,yoga positions
-going to the gym to do some indoor walking
-my loving mother
-my sis


tbc, ml :)

[Apasaraw]

I am in appreciation mode for:

~Laughing my bootie off last night with R
~C is taking the artifacts back for me this rainy day...so sweet.
~Rain! Clouds! Pretty sunrise...
~Finished that test
~R massaging my shoulders while saying "You can do it Champ!"-so funny.
~My black velvet scarf in the wind
~Mr.S finding the truck keys - whew!
~omg...she was snowed in again!?
~J finding the missing charcoal samples
~Many lost things were found today!
~My ipod
~Raw almond butter and honey for breakfast
~Tonight's call
~A three day weekend
~My design/creativity valued in CR

[Alba]

:D Today, on this looooooovely tuesday evening I am so deeply appreciative of:
*MY A-star!!!! (although I was expecting it - is that bad:p ?)
*MY LIFE
*Coconut oil
*My agency
*Thor - for sending such a cute message
*Astrid - for being there - always.
*THat I am going to London and FRance in less than a month!!??
*YAY!
*My skin (ayayayay) *does happy dance*
*The feedback I got from SK
*That everything is going so great
*The power of vizualisation (it's amazing!)
*Cucumber
*macadamia nut oil
*Religion today - I got a chance before the grade-giving.
*That I will get a 10. I am sure.
*That my music mid term went okay...it did.
*Ellen & The Butler - oh my. I am speechless. Such an aweinspiring woman - seriously!! amazing.
*That I now know that there are different ways to age.
*That life is such an amzing gift - my god - I am sooooo lucky.
*My head is spinning!!
*My Ipod
*Goodbye Pork Pie hat - amazing song.
*Helge for saying I have a cool voice.
*believing more in my creative skills.

Love Love and more LOve Alba

[adrienne]

*paying bills
*my knees
*choosing...well actually, to be cranky today BUT also...
*choosing to be happy
*choosing to be healthy, and respecting whatever that may mean in the moment
*my kitties
*the option to have Kaia go to a beautiful preschool
*wanting the best for her and not excepting less (within reason)
*John for being John
*new opportunities
*our neighbors
*down time
*my process...I'm gettin' there gosh darn it!
*RFT and the friends here who are inspiring, encouraging, supportive, funny and allow me to not feel alone

Love,
Adrienne

[shine72]

It is now evening and I have more to be grateful for!

- My face....it's SO soft right now!
- My dh for being SO supportive
- That I have FINALLY realized that I am a much stronger person than I ever gave myself credit for
- My ds with autism who is constantly a source of inspiration to me and who shows unconditional love ALWAYS!
- Raw olives
- Hot showers after a workout
- That I stuck to my workout
- My inlaws for being beautiful people
- dh's grandmother is finally going to a Senior Center - she will be so much happier there than living on her own!
- all of you for letting me share my joys and what makes me so happy and grateful!

Sunshine :D

[Raw Jewelrylady]

I am appreciating:

Revvell for giving me clear direction to just *be with it*:D
Katie for all the great lessons of Love & determination:)
Apasaraw for the follow the dream~NO FEAR attitude:cool:
Adrienne for following her Raw dream & just DOING it ! You go Girl !:D
Having a GREAT teleclass with Awesome ladies!
Starlett made it safely through surgery
Denny & our long talks
my cell phone
manager of fancy shop noticing my jewelry
IHOP Chefs making me a spinach salad at 9 AM
Ladies in IHOP commenting on how nice my food looked
all my friends in the abundance thread
A Loving God

Have a GREAT night everyone...

Lana

[Katie B]

For Revvell's great telecourse
Revvell's patience, knowledge and ability to tell-it-like-it-is
Adrienne's courage to pursue her dream
Apasaraw's passion and uniqueness
Lana's willingness and awareness to break thru another ceiling
RFT posters who support each other
Alissa Cohen for making this all possible
My desire to be raw
The knowledge I have gained thru RFT
RAW FOOD TALK!

[Revvell]

On this early a.m. I am appreciating ~

1) a great teleclass because of everyone's courage, participation and support
2) hearing the participants offer connections, persistence and willingness to do something differently
3) being with what is right now
4) seeing what lack of communication and integrity can do
5) knowing after the clouds pass the sun shines
6) celebrating whatsoever
7) everything becomes a story for learning, teaching and growth
8) allowing myself to feel it all
9) humaness
10) His amazing capabilities and potential
11) seeing all these appreciations
12) meeting 4 beautiful women and hearing them share their intimate stories ~ I thank you for your trust and your courage.

Injoy ~

Revvell

[shine72]

This morning I am so grateful for:

- My daughter's beautiful raw glow last night - she looked like an angel
- The beautiful sun that is such a bright orange and shining through the window right now
- Being able to share and learn with everyone on this thread and the Abundance thread
- Celebrating my 2-month raw date yesterday with Strawberry Ice Cream for breakfast and a choc./banana shake for dinner
- Choices, the myriad that are out there just for the taking
- Losing so many of my fears through this raw journey
- Alissa for being who she is, doing what she does, and making this a possible journey for anyone and everyone to take should they so choose
- Revvell for looking like my mom and having a good spirit, it is helping to heal me in ways I never imagined and never saw coming (hint - Please don't change your avatar!)
- Finding more and more internal strength that I never realized was there, but am SO thankful for
- Hot showers when I'm cold! They feel so good!
- Fiji & Penta waters, they just taste SO good!

Sunshine :D

[Morningstar]

Being embraced by the sun after a cool morning
Songbirds
That a woodpecker choose one of my trees for it's home
Puppies playing on the deck
My cat protesting puppy kisses
My son's growing into men ( but still being my boys)
Swift justice
I'm enjoying the journey
my new Raw toys
10lbs gone

That I am finding peace, losing anger
Life is good, just some situations are not
Friends to listen
A place to share my thoughts
That I am, That I'm here, & I choose

[Katie B]

~sleeping in
~my green smoothie this morning that now tastes better than coffee :D
~wake up craving smoothies
~the sense of enlightenment and awareness that I have received from my experiences with the people at RFT and Revvell
~living in gratitude
~support from Teresa
~for those of you who share your time and info re: raw
~my hubby's kindness and consideration
~my funny and playful doggies
~getting to spend Easter with my family in So Cal :D :D

[collardgreenes]

Morning everybody! I am extremely blessed for the following:

- Being three days coffee-free!
- My rooibos chai tea that is so delish and caffeine-free (although not raw...)
- Morning song birds.. in winter! with snow on the ground!
- Knowing that today is going to be a great day.. b/c I choose NOT to feed into chaos today!
- Loving myself
- Wonderful danceable indie music on my local community radio station!
- Opportunities granted, and endless possibilities!
- Sleep-overs with awesome friends!
- Being of service to my fellow earth people
- ARMADILLOS! they're funky!

Peace in the Middle East!!!
colleen

[sungoddess]

I am thankful for:

~ no fever right now
~friends who care a lot!
~my mom
~and excuse for my absence from class from the health center, where they will give me an antibiotic percription that I will "fill". hahaha.
~the sun on the building across the street
~ the hope that this MASSIVE flu has cleaned me out even further
~ my skin has gotten worse during this flu: detox?
~ my bed
~ being able to clean laundry
~ loving myself
~ healing
~ balancing hormones
~having a clear path to follow (once i am better :) )

[AbsoluteGem]

1) Shine72 and her kinds words... Thank you.
2) How I feel this morning........ Amazing!
3) The strength that I have and have been encouraged to utilize it.
4) Emailing with co-workers late in the evening, because they are still working as well...... lol.
5) I accomplished what I had set out to do last night...... despite setbacks.
6) That my stubborn side gets me through situations, tho I wish that "situation" would not of happened.
7) Perserverance.
8) That I am special ~as are we all~.
9) Trusted peoples perception's and opinions.
10) I can "feel" myself growing in many many ways.
11) People who "Rock" my World.
12) Right now at this very moment, I can take on the world........ Grrrrr !!!
13) Stepping out my front door, last nights rain still puddled on the sidewalk, the rays of the sun streaming through the trees, and the Sky......... a clear brillant blue...... another Glorious Day.

In awe and respect,

Doréss

[star1919]

On this beautiful winter morning... I am grateful for

1) soft snow flakes falling in lovely scene
2) enjoying being outside all the seasons
3) snuggly pup resting head on my foot
4) professor's enthusiasm, wisdom, help
5) sharing an inspiring journey with friend
6) getting better sense of daily priorities
7) a good direction, goals, positive LOA
8) bf sent funny loving card just because
9) seeing the good in each of us, and life
10) the joyful, abundant heart of gratitude

[misslinda]

Up and awake on Wed, I am accepting and greatful:


-waking up to start the day
-did some stretching,ballet and yoga
-sis has the day off--power shopping day
-another day of fasting
-goji juice
-raisin juice
-prune juice
-penta water
-grapefruit oil
-being adaptable and flexible
-MP for helping me run my errands b/c I was so tired
-BB back
-the "call" from SJ
-"R" is a success
-sun always appearing
-prayer
-quiet moments............


tbc, ml

[Alba]

Today I am appreciating
*My life, so wonderful.
*My boyfriend, adorable
*School - possibilities
*ThaT M. is so keen on helping me
*That I can help F
*MY SKIN (I don't think I will ever stop being grateful for that!)
*the order I've just placed at Unlimitedhealth.nl
*That I am going to bed early today
*Goodnight everyone:p

Love alba

[adrienne]

-Revvell, Katie, Apasaraw, Lana - you guys are just awesome!
-a great month of Tuesday teleclasses
-choosing happiness
-choosing health
-okay, well, getting there on the last two!!!
-maintaining my sense of humor
-my husbands' sense of humor
-how he gets up at 5:45am with me and our daughter every Monday and Wednesday morning to help us get out of the house easier (warms the car, changes and dresses our 2 year old, makes her fresh oj) and he absolutely does not have to do this but does anyway
-my knees
-my teeth
-my path
-being inspired by others here at RFT and esp. on this thread
-a very raw March :D
-friends visiting
-my class
-more abundant flow!
-the R family

Have a wonderful peaceful evening everyone!
Love,
Adrienne

[mercystreet]

~My beautiful son
~That he can confide in me so fully and that my words seem to comfort him
~That he's healthy and safe here with me
~My wonderful boyfriend and how kind he is
~His support and enthusiasm even when he doesn't understand what I'm doing
~Our lovely comfortable house
~Plenty of money for everything we need and then some
~My Mum being so receptive and grateful for my juicing demo today
~My sister and brothers
~My adorable nephew
~My Dad
~The cool synchronicities that have been happening to me since going raw
~Finding goji berries in a supermarket near me (hard to come by around here!)
~Big green salads
~Big green smoothies
~Everyone here on RFT - I'm so glad I found this place...
~Lovely compliment from my brother today
~Being noticed again :o
~Group meditation this evening
~All the ways that I'm changing for the better
~Feeling good about a decision that I was so unsure and nervous about

[lauralee]

being able to pet cats now that my allergy symptoms are gone
being in a happy home visiting a friend
the open talks with my friend
having the light and fresh feeling today
the adorable and sweet 17 year old kitty sitting next to me
my friend supporting my way of eating and career aspirations
my friend finding the boy she will marry
becoming free of food addiction
flirting with the starbucks boy today
having a comfortable and warm place to sleep now.. ahhh
kinda seeing that being grateful would multiply the happiness

[shine72]

This morning I am grateful for! -

- That Lana is so correct and there are no accidents
- That all of my dreams are coming true
- That my realtor gets me and my visions
- This board for it's light, love, and inspiration
- That I am SO excited about everything! (I'm talking kid-like excitement here)
- That I'm regaining my health and feeling better and better as each day goes by
- The HUGE varicose vein in my leg is going down
- That I'm actually starting to see the beauty that others see in me (I'll overcome those self-esteem issues yet!;) )
- That I have SO much work still to do before I leave to help keep me grounded (cause yet again, I feel like I could fly - literally)
- That everyone here understands that feeling and doesn't think I'm psycho for having it!
- That we have animals
- That dh has no problem with me going on a raw retreat next year!
- That the people that count have been so supportive of me as I make this transition
- That I can joke with my kids about mommy wanting to eat cooked food (I really don't) and they get all cute and yell "NO MOMMY", cause they love me too!
- That the money has been there for me to eat this way and slowly transition the family to eat this way
- That God loves me, life is good, love is better, and I'm so happy I could cry the huge flood-gate tears of joy over my life and the lives of those around me!
- That the others' appreciations on this thread are SO inspiring!

Sunshine :D

[Morningstar]

Alissa's site
The Blog area for my journal
Support from the site
Tough Love
Many Raw recipes
A Month to commit
31 day challenge
LOLF recipes
Smoothies & Smoozies Recipes "PLUG" I Love this book, feels so personal & special
Support from my DH
Love from my DS's
Nicer WX
rediscovered my Mountain Bike
playing with my LAbs
Being my cat's appointed petter;)
Nature that is alive and abundant around me
I am finding direction
I am living in the moment
I am enjoying the ride
I am taking time to take a breath
It's all good:D

[Katie B]

a new day, a new start
resolved to resolve issues at work
my body wanting more raw and rejecting cooked
living in appreciation when the tough gets going
RFT support
that it is March 1st (countdown to move officially begins)
being able to expect positive outcomes
a beautiful green smoothie
use Apasaraw's "delete" someone at work
my supportive husband

[collardgreenes]

Hello all,

I am most grateful for:

- waking up refreshed, and revived
- clean water!! can't get enough
- almonds
- changing my perspective at work, trying to up-rev my attitude!
- the courses I'm taking this semester - I'm learning soo much!
- Staying away from coffee for the 4th day!
- Chapstick! it's a life saver in new england winters
- My roomie
- DN for being an awesome friend
- All of the Dawns in my life
- Being single! Even though sometimes I think it's been wayyy too long, it's a great lesson of self-love

Love,
Colleen

[Raw Jewelrylady]

I am appreciating:

that I was Married 27 years ago today
divorcing my ex a year & 1/2 after our wedding
meeting Denny
marrying Denny
my Husband is a team player
freedom
those who protect & defend
A Loving God
My Dad's surgery was a success
Starlett is ok after her dental surgery
Casey is eating well on her new food
Green smoothies with cacoa
finding great merchandise for the shop
many opportunites for abundance
living with so much gratitude
RFT and making so many friends here!:)

It's a GREAT day everyone!:)

Lana

[Revvell]

Smoothies & Smoozies Recipes "PLUG" I Love this book, feels so personal & special


Well, it was personal to me. Glad you're liking it. Thank you for the plug. :)

Revvell

[Revvell]

On this lovely a.m. in sunny SoCal I am appreciating ~

1) our meeting with June this a.m.
2) Brookside having a lovely fruit plate for me
3) conceiving new ideas for radio program; teleclasses and seminars/playshops
4) Him coming home early and getting the equipment functioning!!! Yayyy!
5) getting a meeting with Tony
6) funds came in from Dk
7) sold one car
8) seeing Him happy
9) His loving appreciations to me
10) being married to Him
11) our strength
12) living in joy
13) all the women here who support each other
14) Leonor's beet salad
15) fruit "leather"
16) fresh strawberries in "winter"
17) Katie giving me Victoria's number and her agreeing to do an interview AND sending me her books and tapes so I'll have more information
18) more possibilities!
19) Inspirations
20) reading everyone's appreciations; seeing how far the thread has come and those who are posting on it

Yayyyyyy for all of you!!!!

Revvell

[AbsoluteGem]

1) The light of the Sun.... such a glorious day.
2) Making AND eating the Date Nut Tort w/ Strawberry Topping (otherwise known at Dut Tort) LOL. Thank you Revvell.
3) That life is grand, all you have to do it take it by the tail and go !!!
4) How I am feeling about myself and others. (All good).
5) I am excited about starting my new job !!!
6) My Son is doing so well in school and his enthusiasm.
7) How hungry I am to learn more.
8) That there is always something waiting for you.... you just have to find it.
9) All the wonderful people here on RFT and sharing their experiences.
10) Revvell and all the wonderful things that are transpiring for Her.
11) Still being part of a Triad.
12) The wind is softy blowing, the trees are swaying and the Sun once again wraps his warmth around me... I belong.

In awe and respect,

Gem

[mercystreet]

~That every day I'm noticing improvements on raw
~RFT and everyone's blogs
~Una being so nice and understanding
~Audrey for giving me a lift home from college
~Not having to do any practical work in Indian head massage today
~A gorgeous big salad for lunch
~That I have onion bread and flax crackers in the dehydrator
~That my son seemed so much better today
~That he's so intelligent and wise
~The little kiss he blew me when I brought him his toast
~That I'm finding it so much easier not to be self-pitying and angry
~The plus sized girl with the amazing voice who's singing on TV right now in a tight silver dress looking very sexy - an amazing example of why you don't have to be skeletal to look hot!
~The Juice Feasters Handbook by Angela Stokes - really helping me to plan for my juice feast
~Revvelutionise your life by Revvel - I'm really enjoying doing this every day
~The fact that I had a really sweet and filling fruit pudding for dinner and didn't feel a bit guilty - how else could you get away with it :)

[Katie B]

The weather is starting to warm up and the frogs and critters are back!

[Raw Jewelrylady]

The weather is starting to warm up and the frogs and critters are back!

No critters here yet..We have one major Blizzard going on! the wind is just howling..it's like a snowy Hurricane...but I have to say I am just loving watching it outside!:D

[Raw Jewelrylady]

I am appreciating:

Warm, Safe home
prepared for the blizzard
watching the wind & snow~awesome!!!
I chose to be happy..It's been so GREAT:)
Asian Salad- a new recipe
Starlett & Casey..My darling little poodles
Denny is so much fun
laughing at Jeff Foxworthy
My friends at RFT
Prayer
Quiet time to reflect
Broccoli soup

Have a great night everyone!:)

Lana

[Nenyath]

On this special morning I deeply appreciate:

-Wisdom comming to me and the freedom it brings
-My mate and the book he is writing
-Our present together and our future to come
-Love
-Gratitude
-Inspiration, elusive wild and beautiful, free from all bonds
-This moment
-Tears of relief
-Growing
-Passing on inspiration and being inspired by others
-Oil pulling, just started again and will keep it up this time!
-Spring comming
-Our new apartment
-Abundance
-Moving with ease
-Friends
-Family
-Beauty all around
-Unicorns
-Myself
-Life with all it's aspects
-Relief
-This one moment to be alive
-RFT andeveryone in here, I would not be where I am today without you!

Fly forever free!

[Morningstar]

The promise of a new day
That I am gaining better health
MY DS
DH will be back tonight
I starting to see green, that the land is coming back to life
An amazing amount of song birds
the variety of birds that have come in
A pair of Mating Hawks that have choosen our area to stay
we rescued a lizard & set it free
The deer that think I do not see them, and the ones that do
That we found this place
watching the horses graze
playing with the pups
being loved on by our rescued cat
feeling the rain
friends coming to visit
facing the mirror
More love less anger
No complaining
That I am Here
That I can be the change I want to be
I am on day 2 @ 100&#37; That leaves only 29 days left
I am enjoying the journey
That I have a place to share it
That someone cares enough to read about it

[Revvell]

This a.m. I am appreciating ~

1) His awesome competence and capabilities
2) knowing that movement releases energy
3) what doesn't kill us makes us stronger
4) finding our strengths and weaknesses and working/playing with them
5) His amazing ideas and ability to put them into action
6) our love
7) our tears
8) our joy
9) our commitment
10) living here, with Him

Injoy and eternal-harmony,

Revvell

[shine72]

- We didn't get hit with a tornado last night
- My best friend and her son are safe (they were literally two minutes away from the school that got hit in Enterprise, AL)
- Sleeping in today! YAY!
- My realtor sent me a photojam with pictures from inside and around the outside of the house and we ALL LOVE IT!
- All the people that I love
- My children and their beauty inside
- The sun is shining again
- Ruby Red Grapefruits
- The Creating Abundance thread - it is SO inspirational to me
- Exercise and that I'm able to do it again
- God and his infinite wisdom
- The beauty and nature that is so breathtaking
- Alissa and her site and this site - I have learned and am still learning so much, I am forever grateful for!

Sunshine:D

[AbsoluteGem]

1) Getting comfortable in my own skin...
2) So many possibilities and nothing can hold me back .. and will not.
3) That I am who I am.
4) My son and I went out to dinner last night.. watching the sunset.. colors of orange and purple...and he looks at me and says. "Mommy I LOVVEE YOU".
5) That you can not make everyone happy.
6) We all have crossroads in our life and choices to make.
7) My Son gently waking me up this morning, with hugs and kisses.. (a child's UNconditional Love).. NOTHING better !!
8) Working out last night and FEELING so good this morning.
9) My path is becoming clearer.
10) My Amazing Family.
11) How happy I am with myself.
12) Its another day.. we are blessed and here living for the moment, for we do not know what tomorrow brings...

In awe and respect,

Gem

[Apasaraw]

Love the new avatar Miss Linda!

Today I am feeling gratitude for:

~Getting through this detox that hit me out of nowhere
~Appetite is back
~Fatigue is gone
~R's pampering and getting me to bed early all week
~RJL's Dad's vision and Mom's mending
~Knowing people have dreams that are coming true. Little and big.
~Teletalkin'- Class of February 2007! YOW! Thanks ladies!
~Marriage love, lessons, and fun!
~R is my best-est friend
~J my oldest friend
~TA, the Lucy to my Edith
~E!
~Kitty and stringy
~Water
~Discovering some Revvellations (Juicer? You didn't tell us about a juicer!)
~Music!

[adrienne]

-my husband
-our smart, healthy daughter
-my knees
-my teeth
-RFT and friends
-lessons
-my path
-my growing business
-a trip alone to an uncrowded Whole Foods
-giving the checkout woman my card b/c she asked about the coconuts
-how raw has allowed me to meet so many great people
-the flood in our basement the day before my class here ?!!?!?!?!?!?!
-mother nature
-yummy coconut chocolate pudding

Love,
Adrienne

[Rawkinlocs]

Revvell, would you please start another appreciations thread? Thanks! :)