As we turn the page in our 2013 calendars to November, and the days get shorter and chillier here in the Northern hemisphere where I live, my mind and heart shifts to gratitude. It’s a bit obvious, I know, with the Thanksgiving holiday coming up for those of us who live in the States — and it just having passed for our friends to the north in Canada. And I realize that for many of you in the UK, Europe, and beyond, November isn’t about a Thanksgiving holiday. But I decided to go with gratitude for our November theme because truly, who can’t use a bit more being thankful, expressing appreciation, and sinking in to gratitude? I know that I could always use a shift in my focus, and a turn of my attention to the abundance and good in my life.

I’m grateful for good friends…

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I appreciate a yummy breakfast with my with my favorite guy on the planet…

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I’m grateful for the unconditional love I both give and receive to my furry baby (and I appreciate his adoration of his favorite ball)…

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And sometimes, a simple pop of color on a dreary day boosts my spirits…

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So let’s refocus this month. Let’s reflect on those people, those things, those moments that bring us joy in our lives. The big things and the small things. I have this vision of my gratitudes combining with each of your gratitudes, and that this appreciation will keep growing exponentially. How beautiful…

Meghan of Life Refocused