"THANK GOD FOR A WONDERFUL WORLD"
JANET IS THANKFUL FOR:1. The crystal clear reflections of the high peaks in the cold, still water of Lake Colden, in Adirondack Park, Upstate New York.
This scene reminds me of Lake Colden. (I'm not sure where this actually is).2. The shooting geysers at Yellowstone Park, which leave misty trails of rainbow colors in the setting sun.
3. The child-like, contented smile of my ex-boyfriend when I gently scratched his back. 4. The constant, soothing sound of the surf as it rolls into Malibu Surfrider Beach, which gives me an unaccountable feeling of calm, for which I am so very grateful. 5. My rock-solid faith in the Creator, which gives me peace... 6. My love of nature, and the way just being in beautiful, natural surroundings makes me feel grounded, whole, and part of something so much bigger than myself.
8. My adorable Cairn Terrier, Scruffy, who, when he was alive, gave me - and I gave him - more unconditional love than I have ever known.
Scruffy9. "We Are Family", the anthem by Sister Sledge, and "Dance to the Music", by Sly and the Family Stone, because these songs tap into a sense of pure, unmitigated JOY!10. The scene in "The Wizard of OZ" where Judy Garland sings one of the most beautiful songs ever written, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", because every time I hear it, I am simply transported. 11. I am also thankful for the silly song, "The doggie in the Window", because it recaptures and encapsulates my long gone "happy little girl" self.
KAREN IS THANKFUL FOR:13. I thank God for who I am, my health and my God-given talents. 14.
I thank God for my supportive, wonderful, intelligent, creative family. 15.
I thank God for all my wonderful friends, some whom I’ve known for 20,
even 30 years. 16.
I thank God for my yoga practice and my students who are often my best
teachers. 17.
I thank God for my home, for living in the Bay Area and in California. 18.
I thank God for good music of any kind. 19.
I thank God for the beauty around me – the ocean, blue skies,
mountains, trees, and the ability to travel, experience and see it all. 20.
I thank God for my dog, Denali and cat, Shanti, who are two of my best
friends. 21.
I thank God for my husband, Jim, who is always there, helping me to
grow. 22.
I thank God for the opportunity to have had a good education and for the
opportunities to be able to utilize my skills. 23.
Since eating is one of my greatest pleasures, I thank God for all the
wonderful food I get to eat on a daily basis. 24.
I thank God for theatre, dance, art, music, great restaurants and for
living near San Francisco so I can enjoy all this culture. 25.
I thank God for bringing my songwriting partner, Janet and me together
so we can collaborate and create all these songs! YOU ARE WELCOME TO ADD TO THIS LIST WITH YOUR OWN CONTRIBUTIONS! |
