August 31st - Energy

August 31st
I am grateful for energy. I am grateful for the many types of energy.

I am grateful for the energy generated in myself, helping me to exercise, to do daily activities, to think and learn, using my brain and muscles before getting tired and fatigued. I am grateful that I am able to re-generate energy by eating food and sleeping. I am also grateful for the energy that people give me when I am feeling weak or tired, either by their words or efforts.

I am grateful for the external energy that are used everyday which is electricity. I am grateful that electricity powers lights and appliances which help me with my daily needs.

August 30th - Dishwasher

August 30th
I am grateful for dishwashers. I do not have one at home but I have used one during my holiday and it has saved me more time to do other things like procrastinate..... or making sure I do productive things.

I am grateful that it saves me time in my day, allowing me to concentrate on doing other things around the house, or exercise, or continue cooking. I am glad I do not have to nurse it and it is a reliable appliance to have, making sure it does clean my dishes well.

August 29th - Learning

August 29th
I am grateful for learning new skills and information which I can use to get through life. I am grateful for classes, programs, demonstrations and my brain for helping me learn.

I am grateful that I am able to learn to skills, whether it is to develop with my work, hobbies or interests or for myself.

I am grateful for the opportunities to learn, and that I have taken the opportunities given to me to learn.  I am also grateful that I have found an interest in learning and wanting to understand more about the world. I should have had this interest when I was in high school.... many years too late hahaha

This year I have learnt many things and I am surprised at how well I am coping. This has built up my self esteem and made me realise that I am actually a smart person.

August 28th - My Memory

August 28th
I am grateful for my memory. At times it can be shocking, but there are many moments when my memory works so well, its impressive.

I am grateful that my memory can hold information that is irrelevant at most times, but is still stored when you do need it at those times of importance.

I am grateful that my memory can help me recall lines when I am doing a production, infact, I can memorise a whole play if it requires me.

I am grateful that I can memorise information I have just learnt and store it for furthur use in my life, such as languages or information for my work.

I am grateful that my memory can recall past moments in my life, allowing me to learn and heal from the past, smile and laugh at the good memories, and even recall memories of past loved ones.

August 27th - My Sexuality

August 27th
I am grateful for my sexuality. This could be a little M rated but I am grateful for my hetrosexuality and being attraction of women, in particular, my wife.

I am grateful that I am able to express myself to my wife and give her all my love, attention and affection to her comfortably.

I am grateful that I am able to share intimate moments with her (sexually or unsexually) and finding a sense of relaxation and comfort in doing so, releasing endorphins, which helps me feel positive about myself and all that is around me.

I am grateful that I am able to express my sexuality these days as I was deprived of doing this in my younger days. Growing up in a strictly Catholic upbringing, I was told it was a sin against God and the religion and I should not practice or think  sexual thoughts about women, or be in conversations with others about my thoughts on sex or women, therefore keeping me in a state of fear and depression, making me feel I was not a good person.

August 26th - Spell check

August 26th
I am grateful for spell check on my computer and mobile phone. This may sound like a silly gratitude, and probably is but spell check has saved me from sounding ridiculous, or having the reader misinterpret words or meaning which I didn't intend to write in the first place, making the reader seem lost or unsure of the message.

I am grateful that it also teaches me how to spell words correctly if I didn't already know. This, saving me from needing to look up the dictionary

August 25th - Annual Leave

August 25th
I am grateful to have annual leave. I believe this is a privilege to earn and work towards and feel so grateful to use when I am able to.

I am grateful that annual leave from work allows me to go on holidays for some relaxation and rest, re energising myself to continue working, allowing me to fulfil commitments outside of my general work or to have some time to organise life around me for a brief time.

I am grateful, especially now, that my annual leave has allowed me to visit places interstate and to enjoy exploring towns and areas I have never seen before. I am grateful that I am able to relax my body and mind, rejuvenating myself to get back to my everyday schedule when I arrive back home.

I am grateful that my workplace provides me with annual leave and encourages me to use it with best intentions.