Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Stay in the moment

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I stopped and admired this bumblebee in action on the way home yesterday.

Walking to work, and walking home from work can be important opportunties to reset and reflect. On the way to work I try to prepare my mind for the little people I am about to meet (I’m a kindergarten teacher). On the way home I let go of work related challenges. Nature helps me to reset my mind according to current needs. If I face extraordinary challenges at times I take the long way home, taking a longer walk through a nearby forest, or a walk by the lake. I am grateful for the freedom in my life that allows this.

What are you grateful for today?

Maria

26 responses to “Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Stay in the moment”

  1. Thistles and Kiwis Avatar
    Thistles and Kiwis

    This morning I am grateful for having this time in Europe to explore and reflect.

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Wonderful, exploring and reflecting are two important parts of life.

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  2. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Excellent strategy for maintaining balance, Maria.
    Likewise, I need a daily walk around the property to bring me out of my head and into what really counts. I love where I live!

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Thank you Eliza! Walking around your own property daily sounds lovely.

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  3. John Avatar
    John

    That’s such a beautiful photo, Maria!! ❤️ I’m glad that you can walk to work and unwind on the walk home. As usual, I am grateful for another day of life. ☺️

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Thank you John! Every day is a blessing.

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      1. John Avatar
        John

        One hundred percent!!

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  4. Laurie Graves Avatar
    Laurie Graves

    I didn’t know you were a kindergarten teacher! A busy but rewarding job, I’m sure. Wonderful that you have a forest to walk through to rest and recharge after a hectic day dealing with the little ones.

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Thank you Laurie. It is a very rewarding line of work, intense, but wonderful in many ways.

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      1. Laurie Graves Avatar
        Laurie Graves

        I’m sure it’s very intense. Nice that you have a forest to walk through to help center you.

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        1. Maria Avatar
          Maria

          I appreciate that so much!

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  5. Awakening Wonders Avatar
    Awakening Wonders

    Beautiful!

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Thank you kindly! Happy Easter!

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  6. Writing Sparkle Avatar
    Writing Sparkle

    That is a lovely photograph, Maria. At first, I was admiring the colour, but that little bee surprised me. I love bees.

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Thank you! Bees are essential to life. I feel grateful every time I see them work.

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      1. Writing Sparkle Avatar
        Writing Sparkle

        I considered trying my hand at bee-farming, but I would feel more committed to the idea if I could take a class somewhere and learn a few things about it first. I wouldn’t want to let the bees down.

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        1. Maria Avatar
          Maria

          I would love to take a class like that myself…but I am severely allergic to bees and I don’t think it would be a good idea for me to start with bee keeping. I’ll continue admiring them from a distance and plant flowers that they love.

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          1. Writing Sparkle Avatar
            Writing Sparkle

            No, it probably wouldn’t be the safest adventure for you. I imagine that a few stings are part of the bee-farming process.

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            1. Maria Avatar
              Maria

              Yeah, it probably is.

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  7. Ju-Lyn Avatar
    Ju-Lyn

    Lovely capture, Maria. I love that you have time to think, reflect and enjoy the moment on your walks to work and then back home again. These are precious privileges we are afforded. Thank you for the reminder once again that we have much to be grateful for.

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Thank you so much! I feel that we have that in common you and I, that we take time to reflect about the good things in our every day life.

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  9. Born To Organize Avatar
    Born To Organize

    That’s sounds lovely, Maria.

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    1. Maria Avatar
      Maria

      Thank you! I am most grateful for the surrounding nature.

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      1. Born To Organize Avatar
        Born To Organize

        You are a good soul.

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