"Gratitude is the heart's memory"--A French proverb

According to Sarah Ban Breathnach, author of Simple Abundance, when we are thankful, we "set in motion an ancient spiritual law, the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you." She advocates keeping a daily personal gratitude journal. The process is simple. At the end of each day list five things you are thankful for.

Here is a slightly different twist on a gratitude journal--I call it Lexie Lee Gratitudes for my beautiful Norwegian Forest Cat who brings inexpressible delight to my life, day in and day out! I am thankful that:

1. Lexie Lee is vibrant and healthy.
2. Lexie Lee has a voracious appetite.
3. Lexie Lee plays games--like jumping out from under a tablecloth and scaring me!
4. Lexie Lee sleeps in. (Translation--she does not wake me at 5 AM to be fed!)
5. Lexie Lee lounges on my chest and stares into my eyes--what a connection we share!
6. Lexie Lee watches over our household from the third story window sill.
7. Lexie Lee burrows down in the comforter next to me.
8. Lexie Lee greets me upon my return.
9. Lexie Lee doesn't want me to leave the house.
10. Lexie Lee has graced my life.

Here's a peek at my personal gratitude journal. Once in a while my journal has extraordinary entries like winning a book award or going on spring break. However, simple joys that I can easily take for granted often make up the list.

Today I am grateful for: Living in warm sunny South Florida--Having a tropical backyard paradise that offers a safe haven for animals--Making it home safely last night when the engine malfunction came on--Getting my blog written on time--and Lexie Lee's companionship! (You guessed it--Lexie Lee always makes the daily list!)

What are you grateful for?

Happy Purrs!