From the air we breathe to friendships (old and new), there are so many things we’re grateful for this year, and always.
Here’s a portion of our (constantly growing) gratitude list that’s full of reasons to be thankful for the planet, for the animals, and for the humans who light up our lives.
52 reasons to be grateful every day
We’re grateful for the planet
1. The way the ocean reminds us how small we are
2. Warm sun rays on a cool day
3. Glittery sparkles of the ocean
4. Soil beneath our feet
5. Clean water that tastes so purely perfect
6. Soft sand between our toes
7. The magic of snow
8. Tree rustles in the wind
9. A full moon in the night sky
10. Earthshine
11. Every sunrise and every sunset
12. Puffy clouds that look like pillows
13. Wispy clouds that look like whispers
14. Seasons
15. Grassy fields that make us want to skip!
16. Stars that are always in the sky (even if you’re in a city where it’s hard to see them!)
17. Waterfalls that make us feel like we’re in a fairytale
18. Rainbows
We’re grateful for all of the animals
19. All the deep sea creatures we haven’t met yet
20. Sassy cats
21. Loyal dogs who think we’re the best humans in the world
22. Female green turtles that return to the same beach where they were born before they nest!
23. Caterpillars
24. The subtle genius of squirrels
25. Birds chirping in the morning
26. Watching snails move forward, as if they know they’ll get to where they need to be eventually
27. Gender-changing oysters
28. Pig grunts
29. “Horrid ground-weaver” spiders that may look scary, but are actually harmless
30. Sea otters cuddling
31. Puffins that mate for life
32. Pangolins rolling into little balls to protect themselves from danger
33. The way seahorses hold each other’s tails when they travel
34. Watching butterflies taste with their feet
35. The soulful eyes of horses
36. Adorable doggie snores
For the people
37. The way a good friend knows when saying nothing is exactly what you need
38. Hugs
39. Long talks on the phone with a loved one who lives far away
41. When you’re so close with someone that silence doesn’t feel weird
42. The way the hands of our loved ones make us feel safe
43. Roommates that make new cities feel like home
44. Thoughtful friends who remember to wish you luck before an appointment/date/job interview
45. Nice strangers who smile when you make eye contact with them
46. Co-workers who make Mondays feel less like Mondays
47. Exes (romantic or friendship) who helped you grow
48. Teachers
49. That person who tells you like it is (even when it’s hard to hear)
50. Loved ones who write handwritten birthday cards
51. Best friends who feel like family
52. Family members who feel like best friends
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