Thankful Thursday

Welcome to Thankful Thursday, a mental exercise in good health. There are many things to be thankful for but at times life and stress become overwhelming. These are the moments when being thankful is critical. Today, I am thankful for nature. The peacefulness, the calmness, the greenery are all perfect to me. I don't get to enjoy nature enough. While I am in a state that doesn't boast many natural beauties, there are still opportunities to enjoy God's bounty. Let's all stop and smell the roses. (If anyone wants to buy me roses, especially my hubby, that is A-Ok by me.) Please stay tuned for High Five For Friday.

High Five For Friday & nature photo challenge

I am linking up with two different bloggers today. I love photos!

Listen

I enjoy listening to soothing sounds. Its calming and relaxing. Sometimes I can fall asleep to white noise. There are many trains here and at times it can be quite loud. I prefer when the train is further away in the distance.

Nature is full of wonderful sounds. Crickets can chirp so sweetly and it's easy to fall asleep to their music. Rain falling on the roof, waves crashing at the shoreline, and wind rustling the leaves are all good to listen to.

Music is something else I enjoy. I work well with music and it helps me stay relaxed.

Top ten things I'm thankful for

My top ten things I'm thankful for.

10: Technology - Moving to a new state is a big challenge but learning about my new home was a bigger feat without the internet.

9: Books - I love to learn new things about myself and the world around me.

8: Music - Calming, relaxing, refreshing are all words I would use to describe music.

7: Nature - All of my senses are alive when I am outside. I hear the wind in the trees. I smell the fresh air. I feel the nippy breeze. I enjoy viewing the beauty.

6: Experiences - I have been through many experiences. Exciting experiences on vacation and difficult times when I had to rely on God. I wouldn't change a thing.

5: Health - I am so thankful for my health and my family's health. I pray we stay healthy.

4: Pets - As much as the cats annoy me, I love them and they love me back too.

3: Friends - The family that God gives me is my friends and I am so thankful for them.

2: Family - Most of my family is far away but in my heart they are very close.

1: God - All thanksgiving goes to God, Who has blessed me profoundly.