It’s no exaggeration for me to say I have MILLIONS of things to be thankful for. I shared some of those in last week’s Thanksgiving Top 5 post, but I saved a special one to focus on this week: the LifeLines office I moved into this year.
It is a comfortable space, painted in calming-yet-refreshing greens, with plenty of natural light even on gray November days.The view out the western window is rustic and colorful, and I’ve enjoyed watching the seasons change in the few months I’ve been here.I found this piece of artwork in a furniture store and bought it because it reminds me of both faithfulness and creativity. Florida, family, a poem called “Sand Castles,” and a small rock given to me by a leader I respect—this artwork sparks memories of all that.My little dog also finds the LifeLines office to be a comfortable place for meditating, collaborating, and hoping it’s dinner time, and I am thankful for his (mostly) quiet company.
So yes, I am writing from a thankful place this year. And while I am thankful for the physical space, and the view, and the surroundings, I hope that my inner place of thankfulness is not dependent on these outer blessings. With poet-priest George Herbert, I say:
“O Thou who hast given me so much, mercifully grant me one thing more—a grateful heart.”
Happy Thanksgiving, friends!
6 thoughts on “Writing from a thankful place”
What a beautiful writing space, Melanie. Definitely on my dream list. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and thank you for sharing that great quote, too.
Thanks, Amanda! And thanks for the beautiful things you’ve been posting on your blogs. (Readers, click on Amanda’s name above her comment to open up her Word Ninja blog and subscribe. It’s good stuff!)
Thanks Melanie. The link from my name actually goes to my freelance writing blog, not my personal essay blog, which is what I think you’re talking about. That one is amandaclearyeastep.wordpress.com. :)
They are both worth subscribing to! I don’t always pay attention to which of your blogs I’m reading, but I always like what you say and how you say it. :)
It’s no exaggeration for me to say I have MILLIONS of things to be thankful for. I shared some of those in last week’s Thanksgiving Top 5 post, but I saved a special one to focus on this week: the LifeLines office I moved into this year.
What a beautiful writing space, Melanie. Definitely on my dream list. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and thank you for sharing that great quote, too.
Thanks, Amanda! And thanks for the beautiful things you’ve been posting on your blogs. (Readers, click on Amanda’s name above her comment to open up her Word Ninja blog and subscribe. It’s good stuff!)
Thanks Melanie. The link from my name actually goes to my freelance writing blog, not my personal essay blog, which is what I think you’re talking about. That one is amandaclearyeastep.wordpress.com. :)
They are both worth subscribing to! I don’t always pay attention to which of your blogs I’m reading, but I always like what you say and how you say it. :)
It’s a beautiful space, I love it!
Thank you, Julie—I love having visitors here!