Today I’m grateful for time spent in nature this weekend.

Yesterday morning I went for a long walk by myself (around 5miles/8km), while my daughter was still sound asleep. When my daughter wanted to go hiking with me in the afternoon I wasn’t in the mood at all. However, I was more than happy that she initiated going outside, so I said yes.

We packed a light picknick and started walking. It was muggy and lots of insects. My daughter did not seen to mind at all.

Our conversation was at times mostly a monologue from her side, about her friends and what’s going on in her life. We talk a lot every day, but I do feel that it is very special when she initiates conversations and time together. I am very grateful that she does.

Yesterday we also spent time looking at plants and trees, noticing the variety, and talked about biodiversity. I love that she shows an ever increasing passion about nature and everything in it. It is currently not even 5am Monday morning, but it feels good to start the new work week with an intense feeling of gratitude.

What are you grateful for today?

Maria

12 responses to “Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – A Hike”

  1. Precious time with your daughter, Maria! It’s Sunday night here and I am grateful for this day!

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    1. Thank you! Each day is a blessing in its own way.

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      1. You betcha! 🙏🏻😊

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  2. Monday afternoon here and I am soon going to go home and switch off…so I am grateful it is that time of the day!

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    1. I hope you had a lovely evening.

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  3. That yellow flower looks like what we call toadflax. I used to have a big patch in my garden.

    The times with your daughter sound so wholesome and satisfying <3

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    1. Yes it is :) It grows abundantly in a nearby wetland.

      It usually is. I feel blessed. Thank you!

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  4. I am grateful for the sunshine, the slight lengthening of the days here in South Africa and that I have bought my groceries for the week, so … no more shopping!

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    1. We have the opposite here, shorter and darker days. In a way it is relaxing. For so many months it’s been so bright day and night, at least in the beginning of fal it is nice with a little darkness at night.

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  5. How wonderful that she shares her time and thoughts with you, what a gift. 💕
    Grateful for a beautiful day that flows easily between chores and leisure, a perfect kind of day!

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