November 28th - Funerals

November 28th
I am grateful for funerals. Even though it is a sad time and event to go through, I am grateful that it gives me a chance to say goodbye for the last time.

Is grateful that we are able to view photos and memories of thw persons life and enjoy the memories of the deceased person.

I am grateful that I am able to possibly learn something new about the person which I didnt know about, or even a lesson from the morals of the person.

November 27th - Lip balm

November 27th
I am grateful for lip balms. I am someone who needs this, especially during Spring time as I get bad heyfever and feel dehydrated, therefore having dry lips and feeling irritated.

I am grateful that lip balm helps keep my lips moisturized and protecting them from cracking and bleeding, and protecting them from infections and damage.

I am grateful that it lasts for a very long time and can be used many times.

November 19th - Magic

November 19th
I am grateful for magic. I am grateful that this form of entertainment captivates us and brings a smile to our face, boggles the mind and the eye, putting us in a state of wonder.

I am grateful that it surprises us and does give us that entertainment for a brief moment or even for a long time.

I am grateful that magic tricks, even though it may sometime scare or freak people out, there is always a calculated or alternative solution that has tricked you and can be solved by either understanding how the trick is done, or by being shown.

I am grateful that magic performed by magicians shows a sense of artistry and a great way of performing for people, which I find quite interesting.

November 18th - sewerage pipes

November 18th
I am grateful for sewerage pipes. I am grateful that these pipes allow our waste and used water to be flushed away, keeping our house or place of living, workplaces or any building free of waste build up.

I am grateful that this stops contamination and bad odours from occurring in any building. I am grateful that this system is in place all around the country.

I feel this is something no one really thinks about and takes for granted, but without this sewerage system in place, many of us would have to manage discarding our own waste, and I don't think it would be a pleasant job.

November 17th - Batteries

November 17th
I am grateful for batteries. I am grateful for the different sizes and strengths they come in for us to use. I am grateful that they allow us to use many devices, making it more convenient to use and live in our day to day lives.

I am grateful that they power electronic toys which don't need to be plugged into a wall. Especially in a time where technology is so big in our lives, I am grateful that batteries help us with remote controls and wireless items.

I am grateful for charge up batteries which require us to plug into a wall but keep a daily charge in it to use, for example out iPhones or iPads, or bigger items such as wireless radios or electronic wheelchairs.

I am grateful that can power up items which save and help us during a electrical power outage, with torches being the major item needing to be used.

November 16th - Windows

November 16th
I am grateful for windows. I am grateful that they do many functions by just sitting where they were placed during construction, making it an absolute convenience to my daily living.

I am grateful that it can allow sunlight to enter a room, saving me from using electricity during the day.

I am grateful that it can block out mild or strong winds from coming inside, as well as constricting the temperature in the room, restricting a cold or warm breeze to enter a room.

I am grateful that it allows me to look outside while being inside, allowing me to have a nice view to look out to, sometimes giving me something pleasant to look at while thinking or pondering what my next blog should be.

November 15th - Motivational memes / pictures

November 15th
I am grateful for motivational memes and pictures found on the internet. I have lately been searching and creating my own memes and pictures for the internet. This is to spread positivity in a medium that has a high percentage of negativity.

I am grateful that these pictures and memes can reach out to people who are in need of a self esteem boost, thought and wise words, or some food for thought. I am grateful that these memes can create a positive frame of mine from what was once a negative or dark place in their lives.

I am grateful that these memes had personally helped me shift my train of thought into something positive and help me believe in myself and help me tell myself that I can do so many more things in life and that I am worth it. I am grateful that these pictures and memes can do the same for others.

November 14th - Scissors

November 14th
I am grateful for scissors. I am grateful that scissors help in many forms, whether its for arts and craft purposes, or cooking purposes or for vanity and hair trimming purposes.

I am grateful that scissors are an accessory that helps me in so many ways, even though it can be a bit dangerous to use due to sharpness, I am grateful that they can cut and slice items when necessary.

I am grateful that scissors help me in the kitchen to open up packaging, cutting up meats, for example chicken or pork to add stuffing and extra ingredients within the meat.

I am grateful that scissors are used when I am getting my hair cut, but also nail scissors to trim my finger and toe nails.

I am grateful that it helps with creating and designing crafts for recreational purposes or for professional or public displays.

November 13th - Cutlery

November 13th
I am grateful for cutlery. I am grateful for spoons, knives, forks and sporks. I am grateful that these instruments help me with eating food and my meals.

I am grateful that cutlery helps me eat my meals more hygienically, allowing me to eat without needing to use my hands. I am grateful that especially knives and forks help me cut up meats and tougher foods into smaller portions, making it easier to eat.

I am grateful for spoons as it makes it easier to eat or drink items, such as soup or ice cream, which is very liquid-like with less mess and more graceful.

I am grateful that cutlery is available to use when you are eating at a restaurant as it allows you to eat with a more presentable, cleaner style of eating.

November 12th - 'Wake up' freeway treads

November 12th
I am grateful for the wake up treads on the sides of the freeway. These specially designed lines that make a loud sound when you drive over the top of it to help you wake up if you feel drowsy or fall asleep at the wheel while driving.

I am grateful that this helps prevent serious car accidents and injuries, and possible death situations at the very worst, saving lives.

I am grateful that it has helped me on some occasions when driving interstate or at times when I have felt drowsy. I am grateful that this also can indicate that I need to stop and rest for a few moments before driving again.

November 11th - Remembrance Day

November 11th
I am grateful for Remembrance Day today. I am grateful to have such a day where we can remember all the fallen soldiers that found in the war for our country.

I am grateful that I and many other in Australia can show honor and respect to those in the past who fought for us. I am grateful for the last post and the one minute silence as this allows me to have, for that moment in particular, time to reflect, be prayerful and thankful for those many soldiers, who I have never met, for what they have done for their country.

I am grateful to buy a poppy to support and respect the past soldiers. I am grateful that this allows me to reflect on what I can do for my country as well, and think of way to serve it to the best of my ability.

Lest We Forget.

November 10th - toilet paper

November 10th
I am grateful for toilet paper. I am grateful that this is used to clean myself after the toilet.

I am grateful that it can be used when I am in a public toilet, and I can place it on the toilet seat to prevent (as much as possible) from any grit, dirt of germs that may be on the toilet seat, or can be use to cleaning the toilet seat before sitting on it.

I am grateful to have toilet paper as I would be in a panic if I was in a toilet and don't realise its not there at the last minute, that would wreck my day...and my underwear. I am grateful that it is able to breakdown easy in the toilet, preventing clogging in the toilet itself or in the pipes.

November 9th - Prescriptions

November 9th
I am grateful for prescriptions for medication. I am grateful that the doctor is able to prescribe me with a medication that either prevents me from illness or diseases, or strong measured doses of medication that helps me get better and get rid of any illnesses in my body.

I am grateful that prescriptions allow me to get medications that aren't usually possible to buy over the counter. I am grateful that they are helpful for myself and the pharmacist. I am grateful that I am able to get several repeats of medication on one prescriptions.

November 8th - Blood pressure monitors

November 8th
I am grateful for blood pressure monitors. I am grateful that this item is able to read my blood pressure and my pulse reading. I am grateful that it gives me an indication of the health of my heart and the flow rate that blood is pumping around my body.

I am grateful that it can ease my mind when I feel I am unwell, unhealthy or something doesn't feel right in my body. This helps me know if I need to see a doctor or not.

I am grateful that I am able to store one in my own house, that it is a small device that I can store in a bathroom or cupboard. I am grateful that is easy to use by just adjusting a strap to your arm and simply pressing an on button.

I am grateful that it is able to save lives and warm people of an health issues that may be occurring at the present moment.

November 7th - The 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit at Confirmation

November 7th
I am grateful for the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit which I spiritually received during Confirmation. This is a Catholic practice and belief for all those who seem a bit unsure of what I am talking about.

These seven gifts are wisdom, understanding, right judgement, courage, knowledge, reverence and, wonder and awe.

I am grateful that these spiritual gifts were given to me. Many people who are reading this may think "yeah what ever, I have these gifts too but I didn't have to go through some Catholic church tradition to receive them". If this is you, then that is fine and I can understand you having that sarcastic and 'stand offish' tone (if it is stand offish and sarcastic),

I am grateful that these gifts of the Holy Spirit remind me that I have these virtues within me to go through life happily, joyfully, successfully, morally correct, positively and meaningfully. At times when I feel low or a bit lost in life, I can remember these gifts and re energise myself, get back on my feet and remember the greatness I have within myself to get through the hard times.

November 6th - Farmers and farms

November 6th
I am grateful for farmers and farms all around Australia. I am grateful for all the hard work they do for everyone in the country.

I am grateful for all the different types of farms, like cattle farms, vegetable and fruit farms, poultry farms, etc,. These farms provide many items for us, which we use every day in our kitchens and restaurants. Some essential items we purchase and use would be milk, eggs, meats and vegetables.

I am grateful for the efforts and hard work that farmers put in day in and day out to provide everyone in Australia good quality and healthy items to live, with easy, everyday.

I cannot express enough the amount of gratitude for Australian and overseas farmers for the work they do for their country.

November 5th - Grocery Shops

November 5th
I am grateful for grocery shops. I am grateful that this service is available to myself and many of us in Australia and many other fortunate countries.

I am grateful that grocery shops help me to survive and live healthily. Without grocery shops. I would not be able to live a productive and energetic life as I would not have enough healthy and nutritious food to fuel my body, which grocery stores provide for me.

I am grateful that I am able to buy many different items of food, and also learn and indulge in many international items and cuisines, being able to purchase ingredients which are use from differnt places around the world.

November 4th - Tissues

November 4th
I am grateful for tissues. I am especially grateful over these last few days as I have a cold.

I am grateful that I can blow my nose into tissues, stopping the spread of germs, and giving me some temporary relief from having a blocked nose, sometimes helping me breathe easily for a few minutes.

Other than having a cold, I am grateful that tissues can be used wiping surfaces, or can be used to wipe off dirt or fluids off my body if necessary. I am grateful that I can wipe away tears when I cry or upset.

November 3rd - My developing self esteem / self worth

November 3rd

I am grateful for my positive and ever developing self esteem and self worth. This is a very personal, and will say, brave gratitude and happy to share with you all. I have had a past where I never focussed on myself and would rather make others happy and whatever cost, even if it was to put myself down or make myself unhappy.

I am grateful that after having many chats with good and close friends, and especially with my wife, and read a few books, I have paradigm shifted into a mentally positive frame of mind and therefore began focussing on taking care of myself and making my life, my world and everyone I choose to be in it, positive and fruitful. 

I am grateful that I have sound some self worth in myself, doing and thinking positive about myself, telling myself that I can do many positive things, make positive choices and move myself up in the world. I am grateful that I know I can do anything with the right attitude.

I am grateful that I know my past is my past, that I have made terrible decisions, allowed many people to influence me in the wrong direction in life, whether they meant it intentionally or not, and believed every word they said naively. I am grateful that I can look back, learn from those decisions and use those lessons as an advantage to be successful in life. These lessons are some that many people would probably not understand or know as they have not lived it themselves.

I am grateful that I am a positive person with many great attributes, talents and knowledge, and now living life to the best of my ability and loving life very very much. I love my flaws as well as it helps me learn about who I am in the world today and can focus on turning them into a positive. I am grateful that I am living my life the way I want to live it and not allowing others dictate how I want to live life.

I know many people struggle with their own self esteem and the advice I can give them is understand that there is nothing wrong with you, learn to love yourself, block out external forces (people, influences, negative social media), and know that you have the power to change, take baby steps towards being you and the right people with fall into your life.

November 2nd - My fingers

November 2nd
I am grateful for all my fingers. I am grateful for all the tasks it allows me to complete throughout my day to day life.

I am grateful that it allows me to grip onto items, making it easy to hold things up, either to move items or position them where ever I desire.

I am grateful that it allows me to use my smart phone or any touch screens, as you would know with technology, many computers are beginning to be designed with this option. My fingers help me with using technology. I am grateful that I am able to use my fingers to type on my keyboard to write this blog and use my mouse to navigate.

November 1st - Analogies

November 1st
I am grateful for analogies. I am especially grateful for analogies that help me understand things in life which I sometimes find hard to understand or are unsure about.

I am grateful that some people, especially my wife, uses analogies or gives me another example of a situation in the past to help me understand a situation that I am currently facing. This is helpful during times when I am feeling conflicted about a situation and helps me make a decision on what to do or how to think, or even advice another person using an analogy to guide them in the right direction, or help them decide on a situation.

I am grateful that it helps with settling debates, arguments or conversations, bringing some mutual understanding to either party. I am grateful that this helps me understand where I stand in some situations or even understand another person if they don't agree with me, sometimes understanding that their views are different to the analogy that you present to them.

October 31st - Lawnmower

October 31st
I am grateful for my lawnmower. I am grateful that it helps keep my front and back lawns and grass trim, neat and tidy, helping my house look presentable.

I am grateful that this gardening item makes cutting grass much easier and less physically labouring to do, making it less of a chore to do when it is required.

I am grateful that I am able to adjust the length I wish to have my lawns while cutting, that it doesn't require much petrol to use and can be stored away easily in a shed or garage.