10 Reasons I Am Grateful Today | The Suitcase Entrepreneur

I’ve just finished watching Marie Forleo’s excellent video today on `The Downside of Gratitude’.

I left quite a long comment and figured I should share it here too as it made me feel a 100 times more juiced just writing it.

More than anything I would like to amp this vibration by asking you to share why you’re grateful in the comments too!

Here’s exactly what I wrote on why I’m grateful:

This is quite freaky. As I woke up today I was thinking on how grateful I am for having gone on probably over a 1,000 + flights in my life and always arriving safely.

I also bought Benny Hsu’s great Gratitude 365 app and had not yet put it to use so whipped it out on my iPhone today and then saw your video. I think gratefulness and forgiveness are a huge part of why I love my life every single day and can definitely get me out of a rare funk.

So 10 things I’m very grateful for are:

1. My biz partner in WE Mastermind Natalie MacNeil. We just put on an amazing retreat on a cruise ship in the Caribbean for women entrepreneurs and getting to spend time with her before and during just amped me up.

2. All the WE Mastermind members who put their trust in us to join us on the retreat and be part of it, make big shifts, have enlightening moments and party hard with me at Senor Frogs!

3. My bicycle that I was able to jump back on today now that I’m back in Amsterdam, I love the freedom of biking anywhere. It makes me smile.

4. Any dog I have ever had the pleasure of coming in contact with. They totally brighten my day with their wagging tails, smiling eyes and unconditional love. I wish I could pack one in my suitcase.

5. Forever and always my amazing parents who inspire me and seem eternally youthful. I love them so much it hurts.

6. My hugely talented sister who sings like an angel and has really taken on a lot recently in her life and new marriage that I am proud of her for.

7. Ultimate Frisbee – the best sport I’ve ever played and one that allows me to travel the world and have an instant group of wonderful friends who value freedom and fun above all else.

8. My Suitcase Entrepreneur community for giving me a life and business I love through their daily support. You all rock my world.

9. My $100 Change Program and the ten scholarships I get to give away – starting today actually. I can’t wait to see what people come up with and how I can help them build their project or dream into reality.

10. Music – I can’t tell you how my life would be without getting to listen to my fave tunes and shake my booty on a daily basis. An instant mood shifter I love how music can evoke so many emotions.

Of course there are about a gazillion other things I can say I’m grateful for, but these just came out in no particular order and I realised how extremely fortunate I am to have a rich and happy life. I hope you are too.

So what are you grateful for today?

http://www.facebook.com/karley.cunningham1 Karley Cunningham

I am grateful for…
Yoga – it has become both the foundation and guiding path for all that I do and aspire to be.
Roo – my amazing life-partner who supports me and loves me unconditionally.
My Family – seriously, what would I do without them?
My Super Powers – genetic or god given, I am learning to trust that they will support me without fail to achieving my dreams.
My Pup – cause he follows me everywhere and makes me smile whenever I don’t think I can, and next to Roo, he’s the best snuggler EVER!
My Health – it allows me the freedom and power to achieve my dreams.
My Mentors – who doesn’t need mentors?!
My Biz Community – who doesn’t need support and peer mentors? (and a good push forward every once in a while)
My family of friends – their rock solid and always there without question.
Elly Earls

In no particular order, 10 things I’m grateful for are…

My upbringing – Living in Thailand by the time I was 12
meant there was no way I was ever going to lead a completely conventional life!

My Kindle – I’m a bit obsessed with reading, but have also
sold pretty much everything I own to be location independent. Now I can take as
many books as I want with me wherever I go.

Runaway Readers – the small book club I set up when I was
living in Bangkok earlier this year, and now hope to grow into a full-blown
business.

My boyfriend – Even though we spend literally 24-7 together,
I still want to spend more time with him (although he does drive me round the
bend sometimes!)

My friends – although they think I’m a bit unpredictable
sometimes, they’ve always been there for me.

Skype – Without it, I couldn’t do my work (freelance writing)
or speak to my friends and family who are scattered round the world. (Or at
least, it would be extremely expensive!)

Writing – I’m lucky enough to actually enjoy my work. One
day, I will write that novel too!

Exercise – it may come as a shock to some people I know, but
I feel awful if I go a week without exercise these days.

Sauvignon Blanc – What’s better than a nice, cold glass of
wine (or three) after a tough day on the laptop?

Hammocks – I don’t think there’s a better feeling than
swinging from a palm tree, Kindle in hand.
http://twitter.com/findotitihere Otiti

I am grateful to feel my heart beating with love and compassion for myself and others.

I am grateful for the beautiful friendship I have with my Mum and how supportive she’s been through my challenges.

I’m grateful for falling back in love with writing for the joy of it and getting into the flow after mini-meditations to calm my mind and open up the valve holding all the tings I wish to express.

I’m grateful for the $100 Change Programme and the difference it’s made in my life so far: the new friends I’ve made and brilliant tips I’ve learned to help make my entrepreneurial dream a reality.

And I’m grateful for YOU, Natalie, for giving so much here through your blog and other initiatives, and making the world a better place in your own special way. Thanks for being you.
http://www.byjanet.net/purple Purple Panda

Great post natalie! I could tell your love for dogs from your very first episode of your video series. I may just write a gratitude on my own blog. Thanks for the inspiration.
http://www.systemsrock.com/ Natasha Vorompiova

What I am grateful for:

My mom–she is the most giving and selfless person I know

My brother–who ‘became’ my older brother and ‘rock of the family’ when we lost our dad

My son–the miracle, child with boundless energy, curiosity and wits even at his 26 months

My husband–never in my life have I felt so cherished and appreciated

My business–that allows me work from home, keep my own schedule and make a true difference

My
clients–who trust themselves with me, allow me to shape their
businesses and leave me testimonials that bring me to (happy) tears

My mentors–jewels like you, Natalie, who lead, inspire and have my push the boundaries of my comfort zone

The
very first group course that I recently launched–the process of
creating and marketing it made me a new person, who I am very proud of

And then, of course, international travel, Belgian chocolate, French wine and thought-provoking books.
prime_sarmiento

Wow Natalie, this post just inspired me to write about gratitude in this month’s newsletter. So here’s what I’m grateful for:

1. My parents – I don’t always agree with them, and my mom can be such a fussy mother hen and my dad can be irritating at times, but they’re always there for me whatever happens.

2. My lil sis – fellow traveler and gypsygal, the wind beneath my wings

3. My brother – for helping with the techy stuff (also his naughty 6-year old son -for providing some fun in our family)

4. Our long time kasambahay – everyone’s nanny.

5. my Bangkok-based BFF – Bee – a journo always need a journo friend. We understand each other and support each other.

6. My journalism career – rewarding in a lot of ways. Proof that a writer can make a living from her passion.

7. My business mentors – Natalie Macneil and Natalie Sisson and the WE Mastermind community for inspiring me to move forward and fulfill my dream as a mediapreneur

8. Christina Ambubuyog – for showing me the power of intuition.

9. Good coffee – my poison of choice, power drink, energy that druves my creativity

10. Goddess Isis – my guardian Goddess, who continues to help me, inspire me, watch over me. I wish I can be a better priestess in this lifetime.
http://suitcaseentrepreneur.com/ Natalie Sisson

Fantastic I can’t wait to read your newsletter this month Prime and love your latest post on how to travel alone as a woman. We are so honoured to have you in our community of WE Mastermind too. Very grateful
http://suitcaseentrepreneur.com/ Natalie Sisson

Wow I want your life, sounds like you are truly blessed with your family and your business. So glad to have met you and have you in my life and `online family’ too. Also especially excited about your latest program!
http://suitcaseentrepreneur.com/ Natalie Sisson

I didn’t have my gazillion photos from Buenos Aires on my computer of me posing with lovely dogs. There are so many in that city I took photos on a daily basis. I’ll have a dog again in the next 2 years I’m sure of it
http://www.systemsrock.com/ Natasha Vorompiova

Thank you so much, Natalie! $100 Change Initiative made an INCREDIBLE impact on me and my business. In the past 70 days I made more progress than in the past 7 months. And it looks like this new way of being got stuck with me . I am eternally grateful!
http://twitter.com/afreshchapter Terri Wingham

Love this – especially the booty shaking. Any time I’m feeling down, some music and a full on living room dance party always helps
What I’m grateful for:
- The inspiring cancer survivors who have come into my life and who want to take a leap of faith and travel to New Delhi, India to pilot the Fresh Chapter Alliance concept with me.
- The doors that keep opening to support me in building a foundation that helps other cancer survivors start fresh chapters
- The new and old friends who have housed me, fed me, and supported me since I gave up my apartment 14 months ago;
- My family;
- My health – I never take for granted how lucky I am to be alive and cancer-free. I resolve to keep living the hell out of my life and using my life to serve the world
- Music, good red wine, and plenty of booty shaking.

AND I AM SO…

Grateful to the community of people I continue to meet via Twitter and Social Media. We are so lucky to live in a world where geography is no longer a barrier to connection!
http://www.facebook.com/debra.sisson1 Debra Sisson

I’m grateful for:
1. my good health

2. for my privileged upbringing in NZ – never wanting for anything

3. for the unconditional love of my wonderful husband

4. for my 3 beautiful step-children who have taught me so much about myself

5. for my family, my parents and their unending support and loving guidance as well as my parents in-law who have helped me so much and love me lots

6. for my inspirational sister who makes me challenge myself on so many levels!

7. for my cute happy little dog Toby who is always so happy to see me and so full of lovin!

8. for my spirit guides who are helping me on my own path

9. for all my girlfriends, old and new, including my singing sisters who share the enjoyment of our creative outlet and the support we give one another

10. finally for having a job, a career, a home and a future, things that can so easily be taken for granted
http://suitcaseentrepreneur.com/ Natalie Sisson

Made me smile that you read this and left a comment sis. Love ya and those are 10 very worthy reasons to be grateful
http://suitcaseentrepreneur.com/ Natalie Sisson

Social Media truly is a wonderful gift when used right. I can’t believe the amount of people I’ve been able to connect to and meet as a result
Marv.n.Jo

We are truly grateful…
Grateful for a blessed life, in every single way. Especially for all the amazing people, who surround us every day.
Grateful for life’s simpl
e pleasures like cookies and tea. Enjoying every morning having oatmeal, fruit, and coffee.
Grateful for the rising sun, a symbol of starting anew. Each day is an opportunity to be a blessing to folks like you.
Grateful for clean water, thankful for its role. It nourishes our bodies, and it cleanses our soul.
Grateful for life’s challenges, no matter great or small. For out of adversity comes growth, and the courage to stand tall.
Grateful for a body that can jump and run and climb. We call it into action…and it delivers every time.
Grateful for a mind that is free of clutter, worry, or despair. Blessed with great power, and always self-aware.
Grateful for a strong heart that never skips a beat. With the courage of a lion, it will never know defeat.
Grateful for the possibilities that continue to be unfurled.
Grateful most of all for you for being here.
YOU matter. YOU’RE awesome. AND TO US THAT MEANS THE WORLD!