Day 14: Thankful for All Energy Sources that Power and Illuminate Our Lives
Hello! Welcome to Day 14 of our 30 Thankful Days Challenge. Today we will consider our gratitude for the energy sources that we use each day. The media often refers to an energy crisis, or depleting energy reserves, on our planet. The growing population of humans, all of whom use up large quantities of energy with the various structures and systems that run our lives and offer daily conveniences, are sapping our planet of its natural resources – namely crude oil which powers our coal and natural gas-driven lives. And yet, humans have come this far in learning how to harness the power of our planet to make our existence…
Holiday Gift Guide: For Your Girlfriend
Earlier this week, we looked at the Holiday Gift Guide for Boyfriends. Your girlfriend is someone that you can confide in and someone that you should be able to trust. She’s a one-of-a-kind woman that pushes you to be the best version of yourself that you can be. This Christmas give back to her by giving her something that she’s going to be able to use and cherish for years to come. This gift guide is filled with ideas. Silk Pillowcase and/or Bedding One gift that you could get her is a silk (or satin) pillowcase. These pillowcases are extremely comfortable and allow her to get a fantastic night’s sleep.…
Day 13: Thankful for Freedom of Expression
On Day 13 of the 30 Thankful Days Challenge, we’ll spend some time feeling grateful for free speech. Do you take for granted your right to express yourself freely, both in person and via online platforms? Imagine a world where you weren’t permitted to express your real opinions. Imagine if using a certain word or making a certain implication about your nation’s leaders resulted in imminent death, torture, or both. It’s not pleasant to think about. But everyone is not as fortunate… Power of Our Words on the Internet Have you considered the vastly powerful tool that we have at our hands, which can be used for either the betterment…
Day 12: Thankful for Our Furry and Feathered Friends
Welcome to Day 12 of the 30 Thankful Days Challenge. Today we will show our gratitude for our pets. There’s no doubt about it. People love their pets. Today we’ll give thanks for our furry, feathered and four-legged friends who bring us joy and soothe our souls with their peaceful and loving ways. Do you have a dog, cat, or other pet? Or might you have several of them? Pets need us, and we need them. The Wonder of Pets Pets show us love, affection, and loyalty without expecting anything more than the bare minimum of food, water, and shelter from us. Oh, and they occasionally hope to play ball,…
Holiday Gift Guide: For Your Boyfriend
Buying gifts for your boyfriend might be a little difficult sometimes, depending on how long you’ve been dating. You might not want to spend a ton of money, and he might not have opened up to you enough yet for you to get a complete idea of what all hobbies and interests he has. Even so, there are still plenty of good, reliable options that you can go with. If your boyfriend tends to style his facial hair or even just go clean-shaven, a new shaving kit could bring a lot of comfort to his life (and yours!). Shaving Kits Cheap shaving kits can lead to things like cuts or…
Day 11: Thankful for Nature
On Day 11 of the 30 Thankful Days Challenge, we’ll focus on our gratitude for nature. Nature, what a beautiful, amazing and miraculous thing! Life as it exists on our planet. The perfect conditions for plants to grow, for insects and reptiles and mammals to thrive in their own, perfectly balanced, miniature worlds within our world. Nature inspires humans to brave the elements, risk our safety by immersing ourselves in the midst of nature – climbing to the top of that jagged mountain or facing the roaring river rapids with nothing but a flimsy raft and lifejacket to protect us. In nature, we feel most alive and connected to the…
Day 10: Thankful for Simple Acts of Kindness
Today let’s give thanks for simple acts of kindness. Thanks for joining us on Day 10 of the 30 Thankful Days Challenge. Simple acts of kindness… It doesn’t take much effort at all – just a small gesture – to make or break another person’s moment, or even their entire day. Think about the people you encounter in your daily travels. Do you smile at them? Do they smile at you? If someone seems to be struggling, do you stop to help? The next time you’re trying to leave the store with an armful of packages or a small child on your hip… will some kind person think to hold…
Day 9: Thankful for a Bounty of Fresh Food
Thanks for joining us on Day 9 of the 30 Thankful Days Challenge. Today, we’ll ponder the wonder of food, glorious food! Have you ever considered how far humans have come with food, and how truly awe-inspiring that is? We started with ordinary plants and animals. Then came fire. Fire-grilled meats, vegetables, and fruits too! Something for everyone! Science and Food? Today, food is both a science and an art form. How did humans instinctively know that certain food combinations just go together, not only for taste but to facilitate digestion and absorption of nutrients? Did you know that when you cook spinach and serve it with olive oil and…
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Day 8: Thankful for Creature Comforts
On Day 8 of the 30 Thankful Days Challenge, we’ll be sharing our gratitude for creature comforts. Imagine life without heat to warm our homes in the frigid cold of winter. Imagine suffering through 90-degree summer days without an A/C unit to keep us comfortable and ensure a good night’s sleep. What if your home didn’t have electricity or an internet connection? How far would you have to travel to get plugged in and connected to the rest of the world? Too often we take for granted the basics that enhance our lives in ways that seem small but are actually quite significant. To think, in some parts of the…
Day 7: Thankful for the Honesty of Children
Thanks for joining us on Day 7 of the 30 Thankful Days Challenge. Today we’ll give some thought to honesty. If you haven’t downloaded the free companion journal, here is the link. Do you have children? Even if you don’t, you’ve got to appreciate the frankness of what comes out of a child’s mouth. On Day 7 of the “30 Thankful Days” Challenge, we’re being grateful for the honesty of children. The Honesty of Children Why are children honest, while adults tend to be less so? One main reason is that an adult’s mind is typically filled with messages dictating what they should and should not say. For example, if you…
