I Have Everything I Need
I hope everyone is having just the Thanksgiving they’d hoped for (under our unusual circumstances).
Ever since Katie left home (sniff) my personal Thanksgiving tradition is that I don’t have to do anything with anybody…and over the years people have come to accept that and I get to have a lovely day alone with no obligations and no guilt.
But I do like to (in-between eating Fancy Breakfast OR Dunkin Donuts and watching hour upon hour of movies from the sofa) think about the things I’m grateful for. I guess I write them down somewhere and I’ve probably posted a couple of those lists here on the blog. This year I started thinking…I’m grateful for this, I’m appreciative of that…and it occurred to me that…
I Have Everything I Need
That doesn’t seem so grand…it’s not sexy…it’s not “My Top Ten Gratitudes of 2020.” But…it feels powerful to me.
It’s also a new realization for me. Which is like a gift in itself.
I’m not saying I don’t want things, ha ha. I mean, I’ve got my eye on a pair of earrings, but really…I’m grateful that there is nothing I need for which I lack. And it was possibly always that way. I just couldn’t see it.
Maybe even above “I have everything I need” should be gratitude that I can finally see that I have everything I need.
I wish that for everyone. For my friends here…and everyone everywhere. That you can have everything you need.
Happy Thanksgiving, Friends.
xoxo
What I’m Wearing
- Stain-hiding dress from Target, size 2x
- Chestnut cardigan from Old Navy, 2x. Sold out. Comparable here.
- Sneakers: Converse Chuck Taylor Shoreline slip-ons.
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Cheryl
I have everything I need too and you’re right its short and straight to the point and expresses gratitude so well. Your hair looks amazing!
bettyewp
ha ha ha RIGHT?? I ALMOST added that (“and I’m grateful for such a good hair day”) to the end of the post but for once thought, mm, don’t try to be funny in such a heartfelt post. SO I’M GLAD YOU NOTICED. Cuz, really, RIGHT?? Ha ha ha ha. It’s amazing how your stupid HAIR can lift you up or drop you down.
xoxo
Linda Root
Happy Thanksgiving! Nice outfit!
Rita
What a nice post Bettye. Sometimes the best feeling is contentment. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Rhonda
Beautiful post, beautiful youβ€οΈ Happy Thanksgiving!
bettyewp
Thanks, Rhonda, same to you
HelenG
I also have everything I need. In fact as I get older and on the rare occasion wiser π I realise that the less βstuffβ I have the more contented and happier I am.
bettyewp
Yeah, that “wiser” thing certainly ebbs and flows! I think I would also be more contented surrounded by less stuff but man it’s hard to get there from this side!
xoxo
Michelle
There is so much peace to be found in gratitude. I hope that you have a wonderful “quiet” Thanksgiving!
bettyewp
Thank you, Michelle π
jodie filogomo
Gosh, that’s absolutely beautiful Bettye. So true.
OXOX
Jodie
bettyewp
xoxo
Marceline Miller
Best ever. Thank you!
bettyewp
Thank you, Marceline π
Iris
Forgive me – I’m way behind – but I just want to say I love your post.
AND, you look great!
Grace & Peace, Iris
http://www.IrisOriginalsRamblings.com
bettyewp
Thanks, Iris π Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving xoxo