July 1st - Aeroplanes

July 1st
I am grateful for aeroplanes. I am grateful that I am able to fly to places around Australia or overseas. I am grateful that there are many flights that I am able to get on everyday without looking hard.

I am grateful for this service. This allows me to visit many other places and see many different views which I haven't seen before. I am grateful that I am able to get to these places quicker that going my boat or car, if interstate visiting. I am that in case of an emergency and in quick need to visit family, relatives or friends.

June 30th - Tolerance

June 30th
I am grateful for tolerance. I am grateful for people being tolerant towards me for many many things, and I am grateful for having the level of tolerance I have within myself.

I am grateful that many friends and family have tolerance for how I am, that they understand that I am who I am and that I am very different to them and tolerate me either being slower than them, probably being less knowledgeable than them or tolerating my forgetfulness.

I am grateful that I am tolerant with myself. It is only lately that I am beginning to learn to be tolerant with myself and learn how I work and do things, and improve my train of thought and my physical actions.

Even though I don't notice it, many have pointed it out to me and told me they are impressed with the tolerance I have for certain others and I tell them that I wish they would be that way to me if I were in their shoes.

June 29th - Jesus

June 29th
I am grateful for Jesus, and the example that he gives me to live a life of happiness, truth and persistence, just to name a few.

Many people don't believe in Jesus, some don't believe he existed many many years ago and that His story is made up or fictional. If you are thinking that, that's fine, each to their own. But whether it is real or not, the story of his life is rather inspirational to me.

From what I have learn, he was someone who spoke a truth and belief that he knew, and he said certain things to benefit and help others. He stood out and he stood against, what he felt, was not a good way to live. He spoke his mind and didn't go back on his word, standing up for what he felt was right and wanted other to do good as well. He didn't turn people down, in fact he took them in and helped them. And yes, he was called a criminal going against the laws of the time and got persecuted and killed.

I am grateful for this example of Jesus. Standing up for what is right, even though he knew many were against him. I am grateful to know such an example of strong mindedness, determination, righteousness and peace (not kicking up a fuss when he was on his way to his death on a cross).

I always see this example and think 'would I take all the beatings and discrimination, quietly, or would I make a scene and attempt running away. Would I be peaceful or aggressive.

June 28th - My heart

June 28th
I am grateful for my heart. I am grateful that this organ in my body is literally my life saver. This is a part of my body keeping me alive, pumping live giving blood around my body, giving oxygen to other organs, muscles, bones etc.

I am grateful that it is a healthy as it is right now. I am grateful that it has not failed and given up on me yet and allowed me to live a healthy life so far.

I am grateful that it is an indicator of feelings for me personally. for example, it tells me it is excited, nervous, happy or sad by the intensity and rhythm it beats. Sometimes I am unsure how I am feeling about something, or that I want to feel a certain emotion and I realise I am really feeling another. But I slow my body down, and quieten my mind and feel what my heart is feeling and I realise what my true feelings are about a situation.

June 27th - Cartoons

June 27th
I am grateful for cartoons. This can be children or adult cartoons. I am grateful on the entertainment aspects of cartoons as well as the creativity and imagination aspects of cartoons.

I am grateful that cartoon, especially cartoon which I watched as a child still entertain me as an adult, and that I can watch and enjoy the humour with a different understanding from a child.

I am grateful that many cartoon can set of my imagination and creativity, giving me the example that anything is possible. For example, in cartoons, or imagination stories, turtles can talk and know ninja, or animals, such as an elephant and a walrus, can mix together to make an new species of animal and live in an animal kingdom where they are not noticed as weird, or toys comes to life and live a secret life that humans don't know about. I find this fascinating. I am grateful that this can inspire me to create a totally of the planet story which can be found interesting and accepting to understanding by many adults and children.

I am that cartoon still give me so much enjoyment today, as it did when I was a child and I can relive some of my childhood by watching these shows, reminiscing back to the time I was the age of watching a cartoon.

June 26th - Panadol

June 26th
I am grateful for panadol. This drug gives me quick and easy relief when I have a headache, body or muscular aches or colds. It helps me to relax if I am feeling tense or stressed, even though it isn't really needed for that purpose.

I am grateful that I am able to buy it easily over the counter and that it is effective when needed for the symptoms above.

June 25th - My brain

June 25th

I am grateful for my brain. I am grateful for this organ which allows me to interpret and understand myself and the world. I am grateful that it helps me to think, have a memory, learn new things, absorb information everyday and generally allow me to live.

I am grateful that this organ is so strong with thoughts and perceive many things in my life everyday and help me get through each day progressively.

Without my brain, I would struggle to understand how to type, not knowing what each letter or symbol on the keyboard means, being unable to understand the words and sentences I am forming or understand the concept of typing. I am grateful that I am able to know my limits, understand the way I think and feel regarding emotions or other senses. I would not be able to understand what is happening in my life, even at this very point. Without my brain I would just be watching the world go by without knowing it. I am grateful that I have a healthy and fully forming brain.

June 24th - Holidays

June 24th
I am grateful for holidays. I am grateful for the times when I am able to relax, unwind and enjoy life in another perspective outside of my working life, being able to see a different side of the world and be more appreciative of what it has to offer.

I am grateful that I am able to go overseas for a holiday, or stay locally, or even stay at home and relax for a few days. I am grateful that I am able to take the opportunity to take holidays to spend time with my family, friends or loved ones in an uninterrupted period of time.

June 23rd - Support I have recieved

June 23rd
I am grateful for the amount of support I have received by my many friends, past friends, strangers, work colleagues, family and my wife for all the projects and personal or public efforts I have made in my life so far. Also with my work and employment, with my schooling and talents.

I am grateful that this has given me the courage and motivation to continue going with what I am doing, especially through times where I have felt weak and wanted to give up on projects or what ever it is I am doing.

I am grateful for the many forms of support, whether it is verbal, physical support, written cards or notes, or a chat on the phone. I am grateful for the support during times when I have cried for help, but also at times when I was least expecting it or at a random time during my life. Without this support, I do not know how far I would actually get in life or where I would be.

I am grateful to those who have helped me get to the where I am aspiring to be in life, or helping me to see another side of me that can benefit though life in a more happier way. I am grateful to those who have not actually given me false hope, who have been truthful and know what is best for me.

June 22nd - Sign Language

June 22nd
I am grateful for sign language. I am not deaf, I may have selective hearing and try to be funny, but I am not deaf, yet I am grateful for sign language as I am able to communicate though the specific hand gestures of sign language to those who are deaf.

I am grateful that this allows me to speak successfully to those who are deaf and help them be understood. I am also grateful to know a small amount, soon to be large, amount of sign language gestures to communicate efficiently. I am grateful that I am able to help make a difference to some lives and learn about those who are deaf or unable to talk.

June 21st - Chairs

June 21st
I am grateful for chairs. It is one item I use everyday and would be absolutely exhausted if I didn't have any. I could use the floor to sit down but there may be times when I am injured, or even when I am older, that I am unable to do so.

It was just today when I was sitting in church and watching this family standing against the wall a few pews up from me and were unable to gain a seat. The children were tired very quickly and soon the parents became a bit agitated as well. This made me think that we use items that we don't even take a second thought about, but when it is taken away form you, you will begin to miss it.

Therefore I am grateful that I have plenty of chairs in my house as well as in other places I go to, and grateful I do not have to stand for lengthy periods of time or need to sit on the floor, however I would be grateful or tolerant if that were to happen to me. But grateful that I do have chairs to use.

June 20th - My Hands

June 20th
I am grateful for my hands. My hands are incredible instruments that have allowed me to accomplish many things, and I can safely say, a vast percentage of good with a touch of bad during my life.

Without my hands, and in extension, my fingers, I would find it hard to type this sentence other wise it would look something like this (it6 3eswpo;luidgfes klook soplmeething loikre4 thyiosdw).

I am also grateful for my hands, where I am able to achieve many other tasks away from my computer, such simple tasks as eating, putting my clothes on, buttoning up a shirt, writing a letter, these just to name a few.

I am able to play sports, make items and products, handle small items. I think everyone gets the idea now. I am grateful that I have two strong working hands which I sometimes take for granted and assume life would be easy without them but they are the two things which get me far in this life successfully. I am grateful that they keep me safe at times when I need to protect myself, not necessarily using it for violent needs but using it to protect my body form items that may be projected my way.

June 19th - Autumn season

June 19th
I am grateful for the season of Autumn. This may sound like a season most are ungrateful for but for me I can see this as a season of renewal or starting all over again, dropping all that you have and regenerating into something new soon.

Yes, the weather is cold, it's rainy and you have to frequently pick up the fallen leaves from the trees around you but when I see the bear trees with their bear branches showing, I will admit that it did take me a while to see the beauty of the sight, or the less eeriness of it, but seeing this is a visual sign that I too can drop all that I have had in the past, all the negative situations, problems, comments, issues, etc, and restart myself in a whole new positive fashion. Because as you all know, spring will be apon us and bring to life again, all the flowers and new shoots and leaves on trees and everything will look bright again.

I am grateful that I can challenge myself with the weather, pushing my limits in walking in the cold, being grateful that I have enough clothes and warmth to get me through the season, as there are many who struggle or don't have anything to warm them up.

I am grateful that I can enjoy soup once more and allow that to warm me up when I am cold.

June 18th - Puzzles

June 18th
I am grateful for puzzles. This may sound like a childish gratitude but I am grateful that this is a type of game or form of entertainment that stimulates my brain, getting me to think and solve problems.

I am grateful for the many forms of puzzles, from jigsaw puzzles to crossword puzzles, even solving a rubic cube.

I am grateful that this helps me with problems solving and strengthens my brain to untangle problems in front of me in a systematic way. I can transfer these skills to real world problems when necessary. I am grateful that this is a form of entertainment as well and more stimulating that video games that I feel get me no where.

June 17th - The alphabet

June 17th

I am grateful for the alphabet, and the letters used in the alphabet.

I am grateful that the symbols and letters used in the alphabet for English speaking people are use in other languages and therefore easier to learn how to speak or read in other languages.

I am grateful that I am able to learn more words to the English language as I grow and expand my knowledge of the language. 

I am grateful that I am able to read, speak and type texts, messages, signs, letters, stories etc, to receive a message or lesson successfully.

June 16th - The English Language

June 16th
I am grateful for the language that I speak which is the English language.

I am grateful for that it is understood by many other people of different nations, being one of the most internationally spoken languages. I am grateful that I am able to communicate to other people from around the world, being able to convey messages and interpretations to others, finding it easy to explain myself or ask about other languages, learning their dialects.

June 15th - Berocca

June 15th
I am grateful for the multivitamin drink called berocca. It is a great way for me to keep healthy, fit and well to keep doing what I do during the day. Also grateful to have when I am hungover, but I have never had the opportunity to give this remedy a shot.

I am grateful that it give me a healthy boost of energy from all the vitamins that it provides. I am grateful in particular that it doesn't have caffeine, as some days I prefer to stay off it.

June 14th - Crying

June 14th
I am grateful for crying and the many emotions that are included. It is said that males don't usually cry, and I will honestly say, I have cried many times in my life, in great times and in the saddest of moment, sometimes after something small happening in my life.

I am grateful that after having a cry, I am able to 'reset' myself and say to myself 'ok, this is the emotion, it is out of your system for the moment, let's get on with life at the moment and continue doing great things for the situation.' I feel a sense of relief after I cry, or shed a few tears. These situations could be a death, a funeral, physical pain, a touching story, a testimony, an achievement, etc,.

June 13th - My lungs

June 13th
I am grateful for my lungs. I am grateful that they give me the ability to breathe in air and give me life. As someone who suffers with asthma, I have had many moments where I have found it hard to breathe. I do not wish for other lungs or instantly better lungs but I am grateful that even though I may not have the healthiest lungs, I am still grateful that I am able to breathe quite easily and often.

Through exercise, I am grateful that I am able to strengthen my lungs and breath in oxygen to go to my muscles to give them energy to keep moving. I am found I am able to run and walk longer distances and colder temperatures with less difficulty.

I am grateful that my lungs are one part of my body which allows me to live. Simple.

June 12th - Board Games

June 12th
I am grateful for board games. This has been a great way to spend time with others, have fun and possibly learn something along the way.

I am grateful to have grown up with board games before video games took over as it allowed conversation and interaction to happen.

In some games, and in some ways, it has taught me tactics, how to understand how others work, as well as understanding how I work.

It was just the other day I joined in playing some games with a few friends and it was probably one of the funniest moments I have had in a very long time, and had such fun in the process. I am grateful that board games has given me moments like this and allowed me to learn and enjoy life.

June 11th - The Dark

June 11th
I am grateful for the darkness. I do not mean being in a place of sadness, terror, fear or evil, I am meaning being in a room or place where there is no sunlight or electrical light and I cannot see anything.

I am grateful for this as this leaves me alone with my mind, leaving no visual or external distraction. I used to dislike this as I would have many thoughts upset me or make me procrastinate on other thoughts. But allowing me to sit in a dark room has helped me understand and listen to these thoughts in my mind and learn from them, and them learn how I think and do things. Now I do this quite often and feel quite peaceful after sitting by myself after a period of time, how ever long that length of time may be.

This may sound childish but it has helped me overcome my fear of the dark, If something was going to attack me in the dark, it will still attempt to attack me whether I am aware of its presence or not. And in some cases, it could still attack me in a room full of light.

June 10th - Toilet

June 10th
I am grateful for toilets. NO TOILET HUMOUR HERE....well maybe a little. But seriously, I am grateful for toilets, otherwise I would be watering many trees or walking around with a shovel, or hanging out in the woods quite often.

This will be short and sweet. I am grateful that I am able to relieve myself at toilets and dispose of it without a fuss. It doesn't leave a mess...or a messier situation to deal with and is quite easy to find if you need it in a hurry.

Don't tell me no one is grateful for a toilet.

June 9th - Sense of hearing

June 9th
I am grateful for my sense of hearing. This would be the sense I would like to lose last as I find I can find most enjoyment in listening to sounds, music and voices.

I am grateful that I can listen to voices and tones of people as I find you can get a great judgement of peoples personality and find the honesty and sincerity in what they say through listening to them.

I am grateful that I can listen to sounds that trigger feelings, memories and thoughts such as the sound of birds tweeting, music played by instruments, voices singing or hearing when danger is near.

June 8th - A flower

June 8th
I am grateful for flowers. I don't mean the ones that I give to my wife, although I'm pretty sure she is grateful for them when she gets them, I am talking about flowers that I see in parks and fields. I have found a gratitude for these little items that I see quite often and have learn that they can help me understand how to be calm about life. I can say, which may sound odd to you now, that one single flower in an open field has taught me a lesson about how to deal with life.

I am grateful for the lesson that a flower in an open field gives me. I was sitting in a park and meditating, relaxing and watching the world go by, not letting anything interfere with my mind. I had hear a saying that you should be like a flower in an open field. It gets pushed around by the wind, whether lightly or strongly, takes the heat of the sun, hot or dull, the rain, again either strong or lightly and any type of weather really but it always remains strong, upright and never bows down.

This has taught me that I should have the frame of mind that things can hit me hard, try and take me down, but I must remain strong like a flower and take on any 'weather' and stand strong, upright and not bow down to anyone or anything. So for this I am grateful for the natural example a flower has given me.

June 7th - Display Homes

June 7th
I am grateful for display homes. My wife and I had been looking at display homes this week and it has given us goals and plans to work towards for our future together.

These display homes have given us ideas of what we like in a home and helping us search not on for a house, but something which we can make as an actual home.

I think it is more of what the display homes have created in our minds more that what they are doing for us, as we may not be able to afford one as yet, but while we were looking through these display homes, it has helped us understand each other a bit more in regards to how we see what we want for the future. For this, I am grateful that the display homes have given us the opportunity to look further into this and strengthening us I feel.

But I will say that I am grateful that display homes give us the chance to live in something of luxury and comfort, and I am lucky to have the opportunity to possibly living in a home like this, as I'm sure that there are many who are unable to. It makes me think that I should not grumble or be ungrateful for what I have, as many don't have what I have at this moment and would do anything to have what I have, and call that luxurious.

June 6th - Fictional Books / Novels

June 6th
I am grateful for books, especially fictional novels. I find reading these books expands my imagination by imagining the world that the writer is describing rather having someone else give me their version of the book through a movie.

I am grateful that these books can also help me see the world in another form and makes me understand that anything is possible. This meaning, for example, that in a fictional novel, pigs can actually fly or the sea is in place of the sky and vice versa, and this makes sense in a story or is normal. And the writer makes it seem normal. Therefore, I can come back to reality and see that anything can be done, it is my mind that is stopping me from making things possible if I allow it. Hoping that makes sense.

This is why I am grateful for fictional novels. They are also fun to read, allowing me to escape the real world for brief moments, sometimes bringing me joy. But these stories that I read can also fill me with other emotions like sadness, fear or worry. They allow me to feel and have opinions on characters. Then I can understand these feelings and transfer them into the real world, feeling for other people and helping them out.

June 5th - My voice

June 5th
I am grateful for my voice. This is different to having the ability to talk. I am grateful that my voice is unique. Yes, it can be imitated, but by someone who has to manipulate their own voice to make it sound like mine.

Without my voice, I will be unable to talk and sing. I am someone who is still trying to understand the sound of my voice to sing and make different sound with it. It was only just yesterday I was getting frustrated with being unable to sing in tune or not hit certain notes,  then I stopped and understood that my voice is unique and I must figure out a different technique to hit that note, rather than imitating how another person does it.

I am grateful that I can use different tones in my voice to manipulate and influence others. For example, I can use a gentle tone when someone is afraid or not sure of something or have a loud or firm tone when I need to be firm. I am grateful that I am able to do this.

June 4th - Training sessions and seminars

June 4th
I am grateful for training sessions and seminars that I have attended in my life so far. There have been many that I have attended in regards to my work or events and groups which I have volunteered for.

I am grateful that these sessions and seminars have taught and educated me to understanding how to appropriately be effective to a team or group which will be involved with, or enhance skills which I had. There has always been something new to learn in any session I have been to.

I am grateful that I can take all that I have learnt in these sessions and seminars to different parts of my private life and working life, making sure I do the best I can in what ever I do.

June 3rd - Bones

June 3rd
I am grateful for my bones. I am grateful that my skeletal system give structure to my body, allowing my muscles to grow on them and hold my organs together, and allowing my body to stretch and flex in different positions to achieve different task successfully, working along with my muscles.

I am grateful that I have so many bones and that do so many different tasks for my body. I am grateful that they are so strong, that I am able to take certain forces without being knocked down

June 2nd - Muscles

June 2nd
I am grateful for my muscles. I am grateful that it holds my whole body together and allows my body to function and perform tasks of every minute of the day.  Even the simplest of task as pressing a button.

I am grateful that I am also able to undertake more strenuous tasks as lifting a picking up heavier weights, or assisting others whose muscles are weaker and unable to do simple task as walk without an aid or on their own.

I am grateful, speaking from a vain point of view, that my muscles can give definition to my body image. This helps me with acting and modelling, helping producers and agents use me as an image for a specific product they are trying to sell.

June 1st - Gyms

June 1st
I am grateful for gyms. This is a great way to motivate yourself to become fitter and healthier, helping shed weight if you need to or to tone up your body.

I haven't been to a gym as I have my own equipment but I am grateful for the days when I use to go to a gym. I am grateful for all the equipment that was available, introducing me to different workouts which I didn't know of, and helping me to become fitter.

I am grateful that this puts me in an environment where there is motivation, such as the other people there, the personal trainers and not feeling like you want to give up.

I am grateful that the gym introduced me to exercise and to become a better person physically and mentally, pushing myself to take down walls that stopped me from going forward mentally, not just with achieving fitness but knowing if I can do a good workout in the gym, I can push myself to achieve other task at home and work.