For those of us who are fortunate enough to live in St Croix, I dare say we tend to be pretty “thankful people.” It is such a beautiful place, with such amazing weather, great food, and wonderful people – it’s pretty easy to be grateful! But this time of year, when we focus on being more grateful, sometimes a few good quotes can really “hit home” – so enjoy!
A Few Quotes for Practicing Gratitude All Year Long
EXCERPTED FROM PARADE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Every Thanksgiving we gather around the table and give thanks for our family, friends and the good food we’re about to eat. But what about the rest of the year? Starting a daily practice of gratitude can help you recognize the positive in your life instead of focusing on the negative. And being thankful and grateful for all the good things you have can actually make you happier.
If you’re feeling down or just need a little pick-me-up (especially in 2021), here are some inspiring quotes about being thankful to remind you of your blessings—not just on Thanksgiving, but all through the year.
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.”
—John F. Kennedy
“When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.”
—Tony Robbins
“Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”
—Charles Dickens
“Strive to find things to be thankful for, and just look for the good in who you are.”
—Bethany Hamilton
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”
—Voltaire
“Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: It must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at all.”
—William Faulkner
“When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.”
—Tecumseh
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”
—William Arthur Ward
“Be grateful in your own hearts. That suffices. Thanksgiving has wings, and flies to its right destination.”
—Victor Hugo
SOME THINGS WE ARE ESPECIALLY THANKFUL FOR
AS ST CROIX RESIDENTS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON:
Balmy trade winds…
Warm seas….
Happy people…
Lots of rainbows…
Beautiful, uncrowded beaches…
Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets…
Guavaberry rum, ice cream, and wine…
Coquito!
Caribbean Christmas music…
Parties and get-togethers…
Opportunities to help those less fortunate…
The wonderful people we work with…
Our Seller and Buyer customers…
Our support people – photographers, surveyors, and attorneys…
Our families and friends…
Our fur babies who keep us entertained…
Musicians on the island who make our life so sweet…
Great restaurants and pleasant servers…
Fresh fish and local fruits and veggies to eat…
Blue skies…
Full cisterns…
Lower electric bills…
We could go on…… but you get the idea. ISLAND LIFE IS A GOOD LIFE AND WE FEEL SUPER BLESSED!
