Gratitude unfolds the blessings. Gratitude gladden the heart. I have started a daily practice of gratitude a few years ago. At the end of each day, I write 3 things that I am grateful for. This very act of feeling gratitude increased the blessings in all areas of my life. Highlights of my gratitude moments for August 2017 :
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…… Proud to be a part of One Week Blogging Challenge – WTFOW organised by Write Tribe from August 5 to August 11, 2017. And I successfully completed the challenge by writing for all the given prompts.
….. Very much delighted that my Insta has reached 500 followers and still counting. Also my blog got 500 likes on a single day. Thanks to all my readers – new and old.
…… Not to mention how much excited I would be on the day when my first article for We Are The World Blogfest got published.
…… Celebrated Krishna Jeyanthi, Aadi Iruthi and Vinayagar Chaturthi at my home. Festivals and Poojas help me to be sane and connect with inner self. It also help us to teach the values and richness of our traditions to our younger generations.
….. Recognition and appreciation for our hard efforts will sure be an encouragement to do more in future. Feeling happy that my blog got SEO B Grade with a score of 65 and Alexa Rank of 15,37,906 . My post “The Resource That keeps Me Grounded” got featured on #QuotedStories.
….. Encouragement from a fellow blogger friend has fueled my thought on starting a new group for blogging tips and tricks. Thanks Surbhi for this high hopes on me. This may happen very soon.
….. Happy to reach the hearts of my family members through mouth-watering, home-made snacks. Reached my man’s heart through his tummy. You can watch My Cooking Delights here.
….. This month too got many new cute additions to Our Home Sweet Home. Keeping the home beautiful and serene is an art. And I would love to qualify with masters in that art. I have to really appreciate my hubby for being thoughtful and creative to buy many little things that add more beauty to our collections.
….. We had our regular annual eye checkup for my son at Madurai. It’s a really painful moment for me as a mom to see him struggle for many painful retina tests. This time it was more heart breaking for me on hearing his power has hiked up than last time. But I am grateful that his retinal weakness can be treated with minor laser surgery hopefully next year. Praying god for good and clear vision for me and my son.
…. Unexpected long weekend gifted us with unplanned family meets. We had a great nostalgic chit chats that extended up to 4 am. Though our town Kovilpatti is a small town, we had some exciting outings for Cafe Coffee Day, Temple and Restaurant.
And I thank Almighty for gracing me with His love, blessings and affection in all my tough times.
Linking this post with Gratitude Circle Bloghop hosted by Vidya Sury and #ThankfulTursdays hosted by Amrita and Tina.
This month, I will be posting for #MyFriendAlexa – India’s first and World’s Second only blogging event using Alexa Rank and associated tools.
This is my 3rd post for #MyFriendAlexa Season 2. And I am taking my Alexa Rank to the next level with Blogchatter.
Previous Alexa Rating – Global: 11,67,041
India: 58,668
Current Alexa Rating – Global: 9,54,115
India: 44,791
Great ! You have attained so much as a blogger. May you achieve many more laurels. My wishes and prayer for your son’s speedy recovery.
Thanks much Meha !!!
I love this idea of monthly round-up while being grateful for all that happened! Will try and incorporate this idea on my blog too. It teaches you to be grateful and find happiness in small things 🙂
Thanks Neha !!!
I am grateful for getting up in the morning. So simple and yet so profound. You’ve found a lot in your life; we all can.
You are right, Alana. Thanks much !!!
I’ve been following your posts and pictures on FB. You lead a very fulfilling life, Vasantha.
Thanks Soumya !!!
My mom will love your puja room, Vasantha. 🙂 It’s so beautiful. Your post feels very happy and exudes peace too. Wishing you a wonderul weekend as well.
Thank you so much V. Hearty welcome to you and your mom to our house !!!
I loved the look of your home mandir – its fabulous with such gorgeous pictures. Its good to see you celebrating in so many festivals – you are right thats the only way to pass it on the next gens otherwise all will be lost. Cheers to your gratitude journey; your post has such a happy feel to it 🙂
Thanks Shalu !!!
I have been inspired from your posts to write gratitude notesd daily too. But that will go in my diary and not on my blog. Thanks for writing so many positive self help posts.
Do share it in a blog post, dear It feels good.
It is always good to read a gratitude post because it brings home all things I need to be grateful for too. Glad to see you’re in such a peaceful place Vasantha.
Thanks dear !!!
Oh, that is a lot of lovely things to be grateful for, Vasantha. Your blog is wonderful so no wonder it’s doing well. Looks like you had a great time with your loved ones too – lucky them having your sweets:-) Stay blessed sweetie and keep your inspiring posts coming:-)
Thanks much Eli !!!
i love this post..
it is truely amazing.. keep it rocking up
Thanks Navya !!!
Happy to read about your month, Vasantha. You had a lot of good things going for you. Hope September is equally nice.
Thanks Rachna !!!
Such a happy month Vasantha, I love the way you keep such humble heart and never forget to pay the gratitude.
Thanks Dipika !!!
Beautiful pic of your ‘mandir at home’. And your post is a real feel good post. I am so inspired that I am going to start writing three things I am thankful for every day in my journal. Thanks for sharing.
You should, Anu and thanks !!!
A gratitude journal is a good idea! I write down a list of goals I want to accomplish each day, but not what I am grateful for at the end of the day.
That’s great to know !!!
Its always good to count your blessings. We all have our daily struggles and in this remembering our blessings can help us as person. Thanks for keeping the positivity on
Thanks Manisha !!!
Wonderful list. I enjoyed festivals, pujas and writing for WTFOW too.
Thanks Ramya !!!
I am sure you are a role model to many with the way to trap happiness for yourself even in the small little things. And loved your puja room.
Thanks Anu !!!
Congrats on your article Vasantha. As always i love your pooja mandir. I don’t know much about this Alexa ranking, i guess i should take up blogging seriously and learn all these terms.
You can learn these jargon easily dear and THANKS !!!
I enjoy reading posts which share positivity and growth .I loved your mandir ,Its beautiful.Ia m happy that you share your stories with us on #Thankfulthursdays
Thanks dear Amrita !!!
It’s good to read your achievements both on personal and professional front. These small things make our life beautiful. I am happy for you Vasantha.
Thanks a lot, Alpana !!!
Congratulations on all the milestones on the blogging front! Well done 🙂 Lots to be grateful for this past month.
Thanks much Sanch !!!!