‘Another year coming to an end, another year to say goodbye and another year of wonderful memories is getting over.’ Sharing my Gratitude list for 2016.
The last few days have been so busy that I almost forgot about writing my gratitude post. Today finally when I sat down to write, I realised it’s just 2 days before a new year and a new month. I started writing gratitude posts two months back and feel good every time I write one at the end of each month. It’s the last month of the year and I feel inspired to see the world through the eyes of gratitude.
Sometimes even small things can bring about gratitude in our life. This year one thing which changed my life for good is blogging. I started my own website in June this year and there’s been no looking back after that. I am loving everything about it and thankful to each and everyone who is walking with me in this journey of self-exploration.
If I have to describe this year in one word, it would be “Gratitude’. I feel thankful when I think of everything new and old in the year gone by. I loved, laughed, made some great friends, teared up, fell down but got up with the help of my family, learnt a lot, and evolved as a writer and as a blogger.
In other words, this was a year of learning and development. So, I am thankful for all these things-
- I am thankful for all the love from family and friends. And thankful for all those friends who are like my family now.
- I am thankful to God for giving me the courage to face my fears and holding my hand when I wanted to give up. There were many such moments when it was easier to just let go of things but there was something that kept me going. So, today I am thankful for all such moments which made me strong.
- I am thankful for all those people who came along with me on my journey of blogging and made me a new person. I am not listing each and everyone’s names here as it’s a long list. But today I am thankful for all my blog buddies.
- Last but not least, I am thankful for a kind word, an unexpected message, a supporting hand, a sweet smile, and little things like dance and music which keep me sane other than writing.
Life moves on fast and the end of the year is the best time to count our blessings and say “THANK YOU.” This was my gratitude list 2016.
I am planning to take this word with me when I enter 2017. What are you thankful for today and which is your favourite word of the year gone by?
Linking it up with Blogchatter prompt- New year.
December 31, 2016 at 3:39 am
Gratitude sounds like a wonderful way to enter 2017. Happy New Year, and all the best to you!
December 31, 2016 at 10:50 am
Thanks a lot Laurel ..Happy new year to you and family too 🙂
December 31, 2016 at 7:53 am
I’m sure you’ll have an even better 2017 ! Wishing you a Happy New Year and Happy Blogging 🙂
December 31, 2016 at 10:51 am
Thanks a lot Atul for your wishes. Wish you a very happy new year too. 🙂
December 31, 2016 at 9:48 am
The best things in life are free.Thank you is a beautiful word to take forward in this new year .May this new year give you all that ypu wish for. Happy New year
December 31, 2016 at 10:52 am
Thanks a lot Amrita..I love thankful thursday you guys started and love writing for it. Happy new year to u too.
December 31, 2016 at 4:16 pm
I feel people who can really live with gratitude in their heart are blessed . It just changes their attitude towards people and makes their life so much more positive . What a happy post that was Deepa !
January 1, 2017 at 1:31 am
Thanks a lot Chandni..glad you liked it 🙂
December 31, 2016 at 4:18 pm
It is always nice to read gratitude posts. I see you have had a good year in 2016. Wishing you the very best and hope you have a great year ahead! 🙂
January 1, 2017 at 1:32 am
Thanks a lot Mainy..wish you the same. 🙂
December 31, 2016 at 5:47 pm
Can you believe it my word is Gratitude too!! I remember Chandini posting a tweet about #woty in first week dec I think as I thought about it really hard and it came to me then. Seeing Lauren’s prompt got me to write a post on it!
Love your reasons for choosing this word too – same pinch and ditto!!
Wishing you a happy new year with loads of more happy blogging!!
Cheers
January 1, 2017 at 1:33 am
Oh that’s great Shalini..same pinch my friend! I am going to read yours soon. Happy new year to you too. 🙂
December 31, 2016 at 5:49 pm
It’s great to be blog buddies with you via #Blogtrotters 🙂
I’m sure this year will be a special one for you, the first year of blogging is the one with the most memories!
Wishing you a Happy New Year 2017, Deepa ❤
January 1, 2017 at 1:34 am
Same here Mithila..Good to know you through blog buddy. Thanks a lot for your wishes and happy new year to you too. 🙂
December 31, 2016 at 7:34 pm
Courage to face my fears – that so resonates with me. May we all reach our goals in the New Year.
January 1, 2017 at 1:35 am
Thanks a lot Alana for dropping by 🙂
December 31, 2016 at 10:27 pm
You’re one of the best friends that I have made in 2016. A lovely person at heart and a fabulous blogger. With your love and continuous support, my blogging journey flourished to a great deal in latter half of the year. Thank u so so very much for everything, Deepa! Your encouraging words always fueled me up to write and enjoy blogging more. Hope you excel in everything you desire for. Have a fabulous 2017. Stay happy and blessed! 🙂
Also, a very happy new year to you and your family! 🙂
January 1, 2017 at 1:36 am
Thats so sweet of you Saumy..Glad I met you through blogging. Thanks a lot for all the kind words and for your wishes. Happy new year to u too. 🙂
January 1, 2017 at 2:03 am
Deepa your posts radiate the same warmth one gets from meeting you. Thank you is certainly worthwhile to take forward to.
Be the awesome you!
Happy new year! ❤
January 1, 2017 at 1:07 pm
Thanks a lot Ramya. Wish you and family a very happy new year too. 🙂
January 2, 2017 at 8:57 am
Wishing you a great year ahead Deepa. It has been great knowing you as a friend and a fellow blogger. May you explore new heights in 2017.
January 2, 2017 at 9:20 am
Same here Anindya and Thanks a lot for your wishes. Wish you a very happy new year and a great 2017 too.
January 2, 2017 at 10:16 am
I so loved this concept of showing ‘Gratitude’ at the end of each month that I am sure to take up this in 2017! Let me start it by saying a ‘Thank You’ to you for infusing this idea into me 🙂
Have a wonderful year ahead…keep blogging 😀
January 2, 2017 at 11:17 am
That’s great Meenakshi..I feel good when I note down all the things I am thankful for. Start writing soon to see for yourself. 🙂
January 2, 2017 at 11:24 am
Deepa, this was such a lovely read. I am glad you had a good 2016 and I wish you an even better 2017.
I so agree with you when you say this , ‘Last but not least, I am thankful for a kind word, an unexpected message, a supporting hand, a sweet smile, ‘ they are little joys we often overlook 🙂
January 2, 2017 at 12:28 pm
Thanks a lot Mayuri for your wishes and for everything else. For being a mentor, a friend, a guide and a nice person. 🙂
January 2, 2017 at 9:53 pm
Gratitude helps me move in life too. Coming over to blogging, I am glad you were able to get regular and get to your space. It makes a lot of difference. Wishing you happier days in 2017. Let’s not forget to be grateful.
January 2, 2017 at 10:20 pm
Yes..lets not forget to be grateful. Thanks a lot Parul for dropping by 🙂
January 3, 2017 at 1:49 pm
Nice way to end and start a year! Hope 2017 is good to you!
January 3, 2017 at 2:49 pm
Thanks sanchie for stopping by 🙂
January 5, 2017 at 8:23 am
I’m still struggling with my gratitude posts. I love how you’re grateful for the small things, for the tony happinesses that we take for granted. That’s inspiring. Have a wonderful new year Deepa.
January 5, 2017 at 8:52 am
I feel it’s important to be thankful as it attracts more things to be grateful for. Thanks a lot Tulika and glad you liked it. 🙂
January 5, 2017 at 2:49 pm
Thank you is a great word to enter 2017 with. I am glad 2016 has been a good year for you. I did not know you started this website only 6 months ago. Before knowing this fact, I had been thinking since you blog like a pro, you must have blogging for years. It is a pleasure for me to come across you and your blog towards the end of 2016 🙂 Happy New Year Deepa! I wish you all the best for all your future endeavours.
January 5, 2017 at 7:16 pm
Hey thanks a lot for this compliment. I have been blogging before too but moved to my space 6 months back only. Good to know you too. Happy new year and thanks for the wishes. 🙂
January 26, 2017 at 5:48 pm
Big love to you, Deepa! Gratitude indeed transforms our life shifting our perspective in wonderful ways. Thank you for joining me in the Gratitude Circle. I wish you a fantastic 2017. January’s Gratitude Circle linky will be up in a couple of hours. Hugs!
January 26, 2017 at 8:01 pm
Thanks a lot Vidya for stopping by and also for reminding me to write it for January. I almost forgot about it. I like gratitude posts as it reminds me to count my blessings. 🙂