Gratitude Girl

Thank you, Rumi, for "The Guest House": The English version starts at 5:37 of the video: https://youtu.be/4TFUghPHgjs

Today, the day before Thanksgiving, I'm grateful for all I have, and I'm even more grateful for all I don't have. 

Today I feel loved by a higher power, and I feel grateful... for being in the middle of nature: trees, clean air, etc.;  for my shelter, my cabin in the woods, and for having access to utilities; for my car, which allows me to drive out of the woods and into town when needed; for all the technology available to me: programs that are easy to use, especially those that are free; for online stores, which make living in the middle of nowhere easier; for the beautiful souls I've had the privilege to find in my life; for my boys, Hoppoo and Looloo, who give me so much love; and for Koochooloo whose presence I feel all the time even though she is no longer with me.

I'm grateful for every little thing that boosts my creativity: the ideas that come my way     when I walk or shower or lie in bed     or those that appear in my dreams, the good books I read    and the bad books I read, the interesting people I meet    and the people I don't get to meet, the support I get from friends    and harsh words from my not-so-supportive so-called friends, the thought-provoking films I watch    and the purely entertaining ones, and so many other sources. I'm grateful for all of it; It's all "big magic"!

November 1 is National Authors Day. I would like to express my appreciation for my favorite authors and their contributions. I would also like to dedicate this month to writing and editing and, hopefully, finishing several unfinished book projects. Many thanks to all writers, readers, and book lovers!