The Therapy Of Thanks

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Hi!  I just came across a gal who hosts workshops in the LA area to show people how to do altered art as creative therapy.  I thought it was brilliant!  Even if you think you’re not creative, you can tap into a side of you that lets you express some of those pent-up feelings.  Ah…

Time to give thanks – I love this time…I can intentionally share with you what I’m thankful for – even if I don’t feel the feelings sometimes.  Ha!  I like to put that in there for those of you that think you have to FEEL it in order to DO it.  Seriously, giving thanks is like therapy.  The hardest part is overcoming the inertia – but once you get into it, it keeps flowing!

Here are my 5 this week:

1.  A chance to meet up with an old friend I haven’t seen in years.  I took her away from her office for 1.5 hours and we chatted over coffee :)

2.  A couple of birthday parties over the weekend to give our kids lots of fun and laughter!  And me a chance to talk with more moms :)

3.  My wonderful friend supporting me when I needed prayers.

4.  Travel safety for my hubby for work.

5.  A close-knit school community.  Great parent involvement and support for our kids’ school is such a wonderful thing!

To read more expressions of thanks, visit Mama’s Little Chick!

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  • http://jcmfamily.blogspot.com casey

    I completely agree that giving thanks daily, weekly etc. can be a challenge and that with time and practice it can become a habit. My hubs and I are being bombarded right now with medical bills as he tries to figure out a solution for his horribly painful TMJ. No one seems to know how best to resolve TMJ issues so the expenses keep mounting as he goes from one place to another. If I look at my circumstances it can be easy to get discouraged or down so I look to my Father in Heaven and I find SO many things to be thankful for. It’s all in His hands anyways so I don’t need to worry or waste time in stress. Thanks for the weekly reminders to focus on positives!!

  • Mamaslittlechick

    great list Jinnia! Friends are so important and it is nice that you got to catch up with one you have not seen in years. Parties sound fun! I am happy you had a good friend to help you through when you need it. A close school community is really super! I hope you have a nice day my friend. I will add your link.

    Mama Hen

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    Casey, I’m so sorry to hear about your husband’s TMJ…that sounds like a heart-wrenching trial. I’ll be keeping you and your family in prayer.

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    Thank you, my friend!

  • Victoria’s Voice

    Hi Jinnia! I love your blog posts. I am your newest follower from MBC. I am also following you on net worked blogs. Thank you for stopping by Victoria’s Voice and following.

    I hope you have a great day!

    Vickie
    victoriasvoice44.blogspot.com

  • http://cindyseesit.blogspot.com/ Cindy

    WOW.. so glad I happened upon your blog.. I really needed that today!
    I am very thankful that I have a wonderful husband and great kids.
    Thankful that I have a decent (or any for that matter) job.
    I’m thankful that my hubby able to stay home with our 2 year old.
    I’m thankful that I have a job that I can sneak on here and read stuff sporatically! LOL
    and I am thankful for happening upon your blog :)

    Please come by and visit me and trust me, I’ll be back!!

    Have a wonderful day!!
    Cindy
    Cindy´s last [type] ..A blogging we will go

  • Ember

    Thanks for stopping by Remember Ember! I’m now a follower! Can’t wait to read more! =)

    Ember

  • Jules

    Love this! Here are 5 off the top of my head:
    1. That you stopped by Ad Bits! (Thank you!)
    2. The blogosphere as a creative outlet.
    3. Sedatives for my dog (it stormed today and she gets severe anxiety)
    4. A busy schedule (beats being bored!)
    5. The library (how awesome is it that we can get free books whenever we want!?)
    Awesome exercise! I feel ten times better! (And I felt pretty darn good before)
    ~Jules @ http://www.adbits.blogspot.com

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    Thank you Vickie, I appreciate that :)

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    Hey Jules, that’s a cool list! The blogosphere is a great creative outlet. Glad you feel 10x better :)

  • Cindy

    WOW.. so glad I happened upon your blog.. I really needed that today!
    I am very thankful that I have a wonderful husband and great kids.
    Thankful that I have a decent (or any for that matter) job.
    I’m thankful that my hubby able to stay home with our 2 year old.
    I’m thankful that I have a job that I can sneak on here and read stuff sporatically! LOL
    and I am thankful for happening upon your blog :)

    Please come by and visit me and trust me, I’ll be back!!

    Have a wonderful day!!
    Cindy

  • http://cindyseesit.blogspot.com/ Cindy

    WOW.. so glad I happened upon your blog.. I really needed that today!
    I am very thankful that I have a wonderful husband and great kids.
    Thankful that I have a decent (or any for that matter) job.
    I’m thankful that my hubby able to stay home with our 2 year old.
    I’m thankful that I have a job that I can sneak on here and read stuff sporatically! LOL
    and I am thankful for happening upon your blog :)

    Please come by and visit me and trust me, I’ll be back!!

    Have a wonderful day!!
    Cindy

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    Cindy, I’m so glad you stopped by and enjoyed this post! I’ll be visiting you. Have a good Friday!

  • tvs take

    Jinnia sounds like a great week of good conversation and fun with the kids. Nothing like time with good friends. Hope your having a great weekend!

  • Old to New

    I love her blog. Is is very uplifting!

  • Mamybelle

    Hi Jinnia,

    Sound really a good therapy…your blog is entertaining!
    Now a follower…can’t wait to read more of your post…

  • http://jinnialow.com Jinnia

    Hi there, thank you! Thanks for stopping by and following. Do you have a blog I can visit you at?