Aug

Gratitude Similar To Electricity?

“Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: it must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at all.” ~William Faulkner

Have you ever thought of gratitude that way? I interpret “gratitude discharged” to mean gratitude expressed. Logically that means in order for gratitude to continue to exist, one must express it (discharge it)…

This week I’m thankful for:

1. My family. Having a family to love and care for!

2. Sweetie and Buddy. The joy of hearing them giggle at the smallest things I do, like turning a door knob. The satisfaction of watching them respect the rules at Pump It Up, and be considerate to other kids on the slides.

3. Eliz at Positive Kismet. She wrote a wonderful article “10 Reasons To Be Grateful” over a week ago that’s still on my mind. The quote above is from her post.

4. Soul-stirring music. Our church hosted singer/songwriter Larissa Lam and hip hop artist Only Won this past weekend. They rocked the house!

5. For my resilience that has developed over the years. I thought I was stretched too much, but found it was just right for the growth path I’m on.

Have you ever thought of how gratitude is produced and discharged for you?

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Eastlyn

Hi, Jinnia-I just finished my Thanksgiving Thursday post, too. I am thankful my bed is not far away! Do you see how #1 and #2 are related? Because you care for and love your children, they exhibit love and respect for others (i.e., following the rules at Pump It Up). I always love the listening to the laughter of my kids, too. Sometimes the silliest stuff will set them off. I hope they can always laugh like that with each other. You, my friend are like the willow tree that Tanya Tucker sang about years ago (did I really just use a country music reference?!): your newfound resilience makes you “strong enough to bend” and not be broken by the demands of life and parenthood. Good night! -Eastlyn http://eastlynandcompany.blogspot.com
CassiopeiaChats

Interesting quote. I always thought about God's love as being like electricity. You can't see it, but when you plug into it, it's always there.
TVs Take

Jinnia, great list! I particularly like #5, which is so true of all of us, right. Have a great weekend!
theplanetpink

Wonderful! I always love coming to read your Thankful Thursday lists. It's nice to be reminded of the many blessings in our lives.
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

Eastlyn, your comment blessed my heart immensely – thank you! You make a great point, hoping our kids can always laugh like that with each other! I love the willow tree reference, it's a nice picture. Good night, my friend!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

Love that God's love is like electricity we need to plug into
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

You're right, we're all more resilient than we think. Thanks, TV!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

Thank you! It's nice to be reminded.
rachelcotterill

I really like that quote, thanks for sharing it. Something to think about I always try to tell people when I'm thankful for something they've done, but I don't know if I succeed!
http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

I’m sure it’s nice for them to hear it from you!