Daily Mindfulness Check-in 2nd September 2020

Hi Mindfulness Community!
I hope you are all well and taking the time to be more mindful in your life!
I have something to share with you all today and it's a gratitude reflection exercise :) It would be great if you could share with us! I will start us off to get us flowing and I'd love to hear yours!
1. Identify 3 things that you feel grateful for and appreciate about your life.
These things can be based on the past, present, or future. No category or thing is too big or small to appreciate, however, being specific might be helpful.
2. Identify 3 things that you take for granted but are actually very thankful for.
We all have things that we take for granted. This is the time to reflect and discover which of those you value the most.
3. Identify 3 things that you appreciate about yourself.
Pick things that are meaningful. These can involve your personality, your qualities, your actions, or anything else directly related to yourself.
1. Identify 3 things that you feel grateful for and appreciate about your life.
1. My family
2. 7 Cups including this community!!
3. My health
2. Identify 3 things that you take for granted but are actually very thankful for.
1. My dogs! They are hard work but so loving too :)
2. Normality... lately it feel like there has been so much change so I am thankful for this but sometimes I took it for granted!
3. My routine, the routine of children being at school and how that all flowed. I didn't take it for granted but I expected it to just be available.
3. Identify 3 things that you appreciate about yourself.
1. I appreciate that I like to work with others as this really is my passion
2. I am naturally an empathetic person and it helps me grow and get to know others
3. I think I'm a positive person and I am so grateful for this!
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1. Identify 3 things that you feel grateful for and appreciate about your life.
My friends who are on a spiritual/personal development path and working on growing/evolving
My family
Being part of this community here and other support groups
2. Identify 3 things that you take for granted but are actually very thankful for.
I don't take much for granted but..... of course there are things I fall short on
1. I don't like talking on the phone so at times I avoid calls from good friends, and call back when I can be more present
2. Living in the US, because sometimes I am not proud of things going on in our country
3. A kind and helpful contractor/handyman who has been very kind to me
3. Identify 3 things that you appreciate about yourself.
Kind heart
Mindful, compassionate person
I deeply care about others, genuinely
@IcareYouMatter
I love that you're grateful for 7 Cups :) We are so glad that you are here with your caring and genuine nature expressed in this message!
@LisaDeRegtMBPsS
Hello!!
1. Identify 3 things that you feel grateful for and appreciate about your life.
1. God, Jesus, my religion!! :)
2. My friends and family !!
3. 7 cups!
2. Identify 3 things that you take for granted but are actually very thankful for.
1. My free time, I usually did not anything during it but now I do many great things during my free time and I am thankful for that
2. Doing my bible study, I didn't really do it during my free time and now I do, and it helps me so much
3. Going outside, although during these times it is hard to go outside, I have doing the right procedures and it helps to go out every once in a while doing it in a safely matter, and I am thankful for that.
3. Identify 3 things that you appreciate about yourself.
1. I appreciate that I love helping people and that it makes them better when I do
2. I appreciate that I work hard until it is done
3. I am believe that I give good hugs and I appreciate that lol!
Thank you for this!!
@healinghearts0718
Ah, I love this :) It sounds like you are on a path that really works for you and you feel deeply connected within yourself.
@LisaDeRegtMBPsS
HI Lisa thank you for doing this great check-in for us!
1. Identify 3 things that you feel grateful for and appreciate about your life.
My kids, my kids and my animals
2. Identify 3 things that you take for granted but are actually very thankful for.
water-heat-extra food
3. Identify 3 things that you appreciate about yourself.
a caring heart, a teachable sprit, williness to help others
@RumpleSteeleSkin
I am so sure your lovely family of children and animals are so grateful to have you Rumple! You strike me as a very attentive and caring parent and animal owner!
1. Identify 3 things that you feel grateful for and appreciate about your life.
1) To live in a nice environment.
2) To have a supportive mum.
3) To be healthy.
2. Identify 3 things that you take for granted but are actually very thankful for.
1) Having a garden to sit out in especially during the lockdown period when you couldnt go out into your local community.
2) Nature, I have appreciated natural surrounding such as birds, trees ect much more now.
3) Being able to have the freedom to do things again like go out or see my friends.
3. Identify 3 things that you appreciate about yourself.
1) I am kind.
2) I am caring
3) Having the confidence to make myself a better person.
@Harmony8682
It sounds like you are so connected to your own personal values and nature too. That is such a great way to be more grateful! Also, being thankful for our environment really helps our personal growth too!
1. Identify 3 things that you feel grateful for and appreciate about your life.
Freedom! Independence! My open mind and positive attitude!
2. Identify 3 things that you take for granted but are actually very thankful for.
I don't take things for granted, I'm mindful. Very thankful for internet, air conditioning, and good health to date.
3. Identify 3 things that you appreciate about yourself.
I appreciate my foresight, diligence, and kindness towards others!
@onwardforevenmore
...and that open mind will help you to help others :) I think that is so wonderful you are grateful for your open mind that allows you to see and absorb so much more about the world!