A Thanksgiving for You
gratitude, thankfulness November 25th, 2008Last week I found myself in the complaining mode. I admit it. I’m going to be EXTREMELY busy over the next five weeks. I’m either having company or traveling (or both!) each weekend over these next five weeks. And one week in there my whole week is likely to be wiped out with activities. And you know the stress the holidays can bring anyway… Well, finally the song, “God is so Good” came to my mind and instantly my perspective starting changing. I realized how blessed I truly am!! Just today I thought to myself, “I’ve been complaining about all this traveling and company. You know I should just be thankful that I have family to go visit and to visit me. Not everyone is so blessed. And I have an opportunity to get out of the norm for a bit and to see things from a different perspective. But, that’s not what this post is about……
photo by: hammer 51012
I’ve been excited about this post for quite some time now. I knew what I wanted to do for my Thanksgiving (the next US holiday) post several weeks ago. You see, I have been blogging for almost a year now (here in just a couple of weeks) and I have been so blessed by it. I have made some INCREDIBLE friends and had some great opportunities as I have been blogging. I have been thinking about how incredible you are and how incredibly blessed I am by you, my blogging friends, readers, and commenters. Without you it would all be pointless. I want to take this special time to say:
“Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” for taking the time to read my posts, subscribe to my blog and make comments (whatever you did.) Whether you have commented or read without commenting, I’m thankful for all of you. I would also like to thank the many who have sent me personal encouraging notes through my comment form and through email. All of you are truly amazing people!!!!!! Some of you have made very thoughtful comments on my posts and some have gone way out of your way in helping me in various ways. To you, words truly can not express how thankful I am to you.
(As you read this paragraph, please note that the purpose of this post is most definitely NOT to get you to buy coffee. It is only to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. As one more way to say thank you, to anyone (in the US) who may be interested, I would like to offer a FREE bag of Santa Caws holiday coffee with the purchase of three bags of coffee from the Principles for Peace Coffee Shop. It’s sure to put you in good spirits for the holidays! If you have people on your list this season who are coffee lovers this is a great opportunity! This offer will be good through December 3 or while supplies last. You don’t need to enter any special code or anything. I’ll simply throw in the free bag. If you’re not into coffee or are not interested, please just know you are greatly appreciated and let me know if I can do anything for you. (Lance, please no dancing and lipstick for this coffee. 
) )
At this time, I would like to list all the commenters of my blog over the last seven months, since that is how long I have been blogging at Principles for Peace specifically. This is just one small way of saying thank you! This will likely include most everyone over the whole year anyway. Hope I haven’t left anyone out. (The order is not indicative of how much you are appreciated.)
Barbara Swafford of Blogging without a Blog
Shilpan Patel of Success Soul
Lance of Jungle of Life
Dr. Nicole of Kitchen Table Medicine
Ari Koinuma of Our Best Version
Dr. KC of DOC in the Biz
Gary Washer of SFT Awareness
David B. Bohl of Slow Down Fast
Kirsten Harrell of Ipopin
Stephen Hopson of Adversity University
Mike King of Learn This
Jarrod of Warrior Development
Liara Covert of Dream Builders
Akemi of Yes to Me
Benny Greenberg of Ya-tittude
Cath Lawson of Cath Lawson
Jenn of Nurturing Self
Brooke - one of my best friends
David of Be Playful
Minchin Webb of Minchin Webb
Karen Putz of Deaf Mom
Joy Helmer of Peace by Design
Robin of Let’s Live Forever
Tim Brownson of A Daring Adventure
Michael Miles of Effortless Abundance
Chase March of Chase March
Andrea Hess of Empowered Soul
Bamboo of Bamboo Forest
Marelisa of Abundance Blog Marelisa Online
Sara of On Simplicity
Wendi Kelly of Life’s Little Inspirations
Jenny Tomlin of Random Ramblings
Tom Volkar of Delightful Work
Barry of Be Your Own Detective
Toney
Katie of Katie McCartney
Jeanne of Jeanne’s Bloglist
Sean Rasmussen of Sean Rasmussen
Daniel Richard of Winning Everyone and Daniel Richard
Linda Abbit of Tender Loving Elder Care
Davina of A Loving Pulse
Avani-Mehta of Avani-Mehta
Evelyn Lim of Attraction Mind Map
Mike Foster of Live Life 365
Paul of Affirmations for Radical Success
Jackal of Jackal
Mark Salanis of Mark Salanis
Jennifer Mannion of Heal Pain Naturally (and many other sites)
Shamelle of Enhance Life
Brandi Wilcox
Cristina of The Benefits of Positive Thinking
Wendy of Wendy’s Reel
Pamela Baker of The village Stream
Fetishself of Consciousness
Kathy Mead
CG Walters of Into the Mist
Jeff Baker of Jeff Baker Talks
Tzu of Success.org
Nicholas Powiull of Conscious Flex
Steve Mills of Rebel Zen
Abe French of Thinking Matters
Dan
Shann of The Path of True Balance
Caroline of The Zen in You
Miguel de Luis of Wisdom and Life
Storm of Beautiful Girl Inside
Robin Maria Pedrero of Robin Maria Pedrero
Andy Bailey of Fiddyp (creator of Comment Luv Plugin)
Kashmira of This I have Learnt today
Carol King of Inspired Journey
Brian Burgess
Roldan F. Smith of On Common Ground
Alex of Kitade Wellness Center
Evita of Evolving Beings
Karl Staib of Work Happy Now
Ryan of Oktober5
Rachel of Average Gal
Ross of Will it Change You?
Jannie Funster of Jannie Funster
Ariel of You are Truly Loved
Wow!! Look at that list!!! 80 of you!! Look at how blessed I am to have all of you in my life. Words just can’t express how blessed I am and how thankful I am for each of you. It took me most of the day to put this list together, but you are all worth it plus much more!
Your turn: What are you thankful for?
(Click the picture for more details.)
Don’t worry Jennifer, there will be no lipstick or dancing…I’ve embarrassed myself enough this week!
I love this post! Isn’t it just amazing to see the number of people you’ve connected with these last seven months! What a special place you’ve created here Jennifer. I still remember the first time I stopped by, and the first thing I noticed was the picture you have in your header (the lake, the cabin) - I was drawn in before I even read your words. And you write beautifully - so the picture drew me in - but it’s your words, and your genuine caring that has kept me coming back time and time again. You are an amazing writer, Jennifer! I am honored to be here and have the opportunity to read your words.
May your Thanksgiving be wonderful and filled with memories!
And…dang…I got coffee too soon!! But I will say that it is excellent stuff! I love it!!
Lances last blog post..Ask…And You Shall Receive
Hello Jennifer, Thank you too for who you are and everything you do! May those who are nearest to you be constantly enriched by the beauty and the bounty of your love, may your work be a joy of your life that serves the world, and may your days be good and long upon the Earth.
Nicholas Powiulls last blog post..Follow Your Heart Completely NEVER Your Logic: By Nicholas Powiull
I am thankful for friends, both on and off line, space in my day,
conversation, clients, health, unlimited possibilities, President -elect Obama’s win, hope, joy and so much more.
Tom Volkar/ Delightful Works last blog post..An Authentic Approach to Making More Money
Love to have the gift there! But I’m not from the US.
Your writings and blog is totally cool! And I’m sure it will only get better and better. Let’s continue having a great time here in the blogosphere!
Daniel Richards last blog post..7 Anti-Worry Hacks During This Financial Crisis
Hi JA! Thank you so much for the mention and I am very grateful to have met you too! Your blog is very inspirational and I know you will continue to touch and help many lives. I wish you and your family all the best for a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving. I, too am thankful for the friendships I have made through blogging. I am also grateful for my friends and family whose love means the world to me! Lots of love, Jenny
Jenny Mannions last blog post..The Reconnection - A Healing Modality Like No other
Thank you for mentioning me and all of us! Your post and blog bring a contented smile to my face.
Blessings to you and yours,
Happy Thanksgiving!
Robin
Lance, Whew! I’m glad I didn’t have to see that again!
Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad that it was more than the picture that brought you back. I’m honored to have you as a regular around here.
Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well spending it with those you love the most.
Well, now Lance, think about the Raven’s Brew withdrawal you would be going through right now if you had waited to order until this week…
And you’ve already got one free bag from me and then a gift card for Starbucks from Vared. Do you really need more free coffee? 
Just kidding Lance. 
I’m sure there will be other opportunities… Glad you love this stuff. Thanks for your orders!!!
Nicholas, Thank you too for your kind words. That’s a lot of blessings you have sent my way. I’m open to all of them. Thank you so much. I wish these things for you as well.
Tom, isn’t it great to count our blessings! Thanks for sharing.
Daniel,
I’d love to give you the gift as well.
Thank you for your words. Let’s do continue to have a great time in the blogosphere! Love having you around even though you’re on the other side of the world.
My friend, JM, it was my honor to mention and thank you! I’m thankful to have met you as well! I always love your attitude.
I can’t wait to touch many more lives through the work I am doing.
I wish you all the best as well and hope your thanksgiving is wonderful and filled with all the people who mean the most to you! Thank you for sharing what you are thankful for.
Robin, it was my pleasure to mention you and everyone. I’m glad I was able to bring a smile to your face. Your beautiful artwork always brings a smile to my face.
Many blessings to you as well at this time of Thanksgiving and always.
Jennifer - What a blessing it is to have you as a friend from the blogosphere! I was sitting here thinking, will I ever have a chance to meet you?
Then I realized there might be a chance if you decide to go to SOBCon09 - it’s a blogging biz school taking place in May of next year (Chicago). Have you heard about it? If not, simply google “SOBCon09″ and you’ll find information there.
You’ve inspired me because of your work here - your words and the fact that you’ve taken the entrepreneurial step. I have yet to do that at my blog and seeing you do it has inspired me to push myself toward that end. Thank you!
I am grateful - have a great Thanksgiving.
Stephen Hopsons last blog post..End of the Week Gratitude Theme #53
Stephen, What a blessing it is to have you as a friend from this crazy world we call blogosphere!
I really want to meet you as well. I heard you talk a lot about SOBCon08 last year on your blog. I just now found a bit of info - thanks to my expert degree from Google University.
I’ll check into it some more. Thanks for the info.
I’m glad I’ve been an inspiration to you. You have been a HUGE inspiration to me along my blogging journey. I appreciate you in so many ways and have learned a lot from you. I think you were the first blog I visited regularly and really liked and got involved in. I learned from you the importance of responding back to each individual comment/commenter. It’s great how in the blogosphere we can all inspire each other, isn’t it!
I know you’re grateful. You always are. That’s one of the big things that draws me to you. I always love your end of the week gratitude posts.
Happy Thanksgiving Stephen.
Hey Jennifer, Thanks back at ya from me and Steve at Rebel Zen
Seamus Anthonys last blog post..Are You Neglecting Your Inner Child?
Thank you Seamus! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Hello Jennifer. Thanks for the mention. Seems I’m in very good company. What am I thankful for? The simple things. Taking a walk in nature. Listening to the birds. A hug from a friend. And… chocolate ice cream and red wine. There’s lots more, but that’s a good start.
Davinas last blog post..Small Steps To Empower Your Attitude
Happy Thanksgiving!! Thank you so much for the link love!! I didn’t realize that I’d be part of this awesome list!! Your site continues to be one that I’d visit regularly as your posts keep me inspired
Evelyn Lims last blog post..7 Ways To Center Yourself In Gratitude
Jennifer you are truly blessed and I am very thankful for being a part of your community. I have enjoyed and learned from each and every one of your wonderful posts and I look forward to reading more in the years to come. Happy Thanksgiving.
Carol Kings last blog post..Cleanse Your Body With Your Thoughts
Jennifer. Thanks so much for your continued writing and wonderful blog. I too as others have said, love the design of your site and your writing continues to have great value.
I just did something similar in my recent series for listing commenters and then I just came across this one today, cool to see the same idea here! You’ve taken that a HUGE step farther though listing everyone ever and I know if was a lot of work to do.
appreciate the gratitude - right back at you! Thanks for the mention and hope we ‘talk’ soon. great post and all the BEST Jennifer!!
Tzus last blog post..Cheer-Lead to Succeed (yes, in business)
Hi Jennifer - For me it was a blessing finding you and your blog. It’s always a joy to read and you always leave me thinking. Like you, I often find myself wishing I had more hours in the day as I have so much to accomplish, but like you said, we should take those situations and be grateful we have them. And, I am.
I’m thankful for all of the opportunities blogging has given me, but mostly for all of the fantastic people I’ve met. Who knew blogosphere could produce such wonderful friendships? For that, I will be forever grateful.
Barbara Swaffords last blog post..Is Blogging The Best Use Of Your Time
What a nice touch on giving thanks. Many of us bloggers forget how important it is for people to interact with our site. The larger a community we can create the more our ideas will spread.
And a blog like yours Jennifer is worth spreading to the whole world.
Karl Staib - Work Happy Nows last blog post..6 Exercise Hacks While You Are At Work
Thanks for the link love. I am grateful that we connected.
I am mostly thankful for my family — my wife, my two amazing kids. I hate to be so generic, but really, nothing else is more important.
ari
Ari Koinumas last blog post..Life’s Survival Guide for Sensitive Souls
Davina, your welcome and yes you are in good company here. Aren’t the simple things the best! I’m learning that more and more. I don’t drink, but I am certainly one to be thankful for chocolate - many times over!
Evelyn, hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful. My pleasure to give you the link love. You have always been very supportive of my blog. I’m glad my site adds value. You’ve given me some good compliments here.
Carol, I am so grateful that you are a part of my community. I always appreciate your comments here. Glad that I can constantly be a learning source for you. I look forward to many more years of having you around as well. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Mike, thank you so much for your compliments about my site and writing.
You know what they say…. Great minds think alike!
Barbara, it is a true blessing having you as a part of my blog and it is a great blessing learning from you at your blog and by your example. I’m so glad that I leave you thinking. I consider that a huge compliment as that is one of my goals here - to get people to think.
We can easily get overwhelmed, can’t we. With a little simplicity and gratitude we can make it through.
Isn’t the blogosphere a wonderful place with wonderful people and opportunities!
Karl, it really has so much to do with community, doesn’t it!
Wow! Thanks so much Karl, for that huge compliment!
Ari, your welcome. My pleasure. I am very grateful that we connected as well. We have a lot in common, but are able to learn from each other as well.
Thank you for being generic Ari. Those are the things that are important.
Hi Jennifer,
OK, so I’m a little slow and just found this mention. (blushing) Thank you!
I am grateful every day, mostly for waking up in good health so I can truly enjoy each day. Lately for all the great friends I’ve met in the blogosphere — and for all the fun we have “together”!
I hope we can meet in person some day!
Linda Abbits last blog post..Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Community — 12/3/08
Linda, you are welcome. It was my pleasure. No need to blush. I often find myself slow at things.
Those are wonderful things to be grateful for. Our health is something we often take for granted. Although, with what you do, I’m sure you are reminded of it daily.
Isn’t the blogosphere great! I hope we can meet some time too. That would be wonderful. We could call it: “Abbit and Abbott Meet.”
Hi Jennifer - I almost missed this post. Thanks for linking to me. That’s a massive list - it must have taken you ages to put it together. What am I thankful for? Heaps of things - health and life are high up on the list though. And all these great folk in the blogosphere who write great stuff and read my posts.
Thankyou to you Jennifer!
Robins last blog post..Why We Sabotage Ourselves
Cath, I’m glad you found this post. You have been a great supporter around here and I really do appreciate you. Life truly is a blessing isn’t it!
Robin, your welcome. The thanks goes to you for helping to make my site what it is!