A few weeks ago, I started keeping a gratitude journal. Each night before bed, I write five things for which I’m thankful.
Flipping through the pages, I realize that it is the “little things” that most warm my heart: the time with my grandparents, witnessing a sunrise, or sharing a meal with a friend.
Each day, these “little things” unfold all around us – most often, unnoticed.
It’s still very early, but as my dog and I awoke this morning, I saw the way she looked at me (it reminded me of the quote, “I pray to be half the person my dog thinks I am”). Taking her outside, I beheld the beautiful and penetrating silence that is pre-dawn. And coming back inside, I’m able to spend a few moments to connect with you through my blog.
It is all of these little things, noticed or unnoticed, for which I am thankful on this Thanksgiving holiday.
Happy Thanksgiving, and may your day be full of little things.
November 26, 2009 at 6:24 am
Reflecting on this day humbles me. Always amazes me when looking back over the year as to how blessed I am. One of those blessings comes in the form of you Davey. I’m not sure what the days would be like without you in them. You certainly put a sparkle in my everyday. Remember….you are loved!! And yeah it’s early…..my fav part of the day!
November 26, 2009 at 7:40 am
A very Happy Thanksgiving. Your cheerfull messages are always in my inbox every morning and your positive outlook is what we all need at the moment.
November 26, 2009 at 7:47 am
I’m Thankful that Davey keeps me and thousands of others amused, entertained, inspired, and challenged all the rest of the year. Thanks Davey.
November 26, 2009 at 7:49 am
Just say thank you and caress the moments and the memories of this day.
November 26, 2009 at 7:53 am
HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAVEY WAVEY AND TO YOU ALL
November 26, 2009 at 8:03 am
HAPPY THANKSGIVING and thank you for blogging everyday. You are a special light and for you I am truly thankful.
November 26, 2009 at 8:06 am
The key to a happier life can simply being grateful for what you have. Small things included!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
November 26, 2009 at 8:10 am
Happy thanks giving day to you too Davey, and that is a beautiful sentiment. Just don’t let Chipottle wish you were forgetful and not remember you had fed her already.
Have a great day with her too!
Cheers!
November 26, 2009 at 8:44 am
Happy Thanksgiving to you to Davey!
November 26, 2009 at 8:59 am
Davey Wavey..I am thankful for many things also and one of them is knowing you will be back at my side again in Jerszzy before long..Love “your” David
November 26, 2009 at 9:21 am
This day is.
My love to you all.
Holt
November 26, 2009 at 9:41 am
Happy Thanksgiving, Davey. You are making a difference in this world.
With love,
Tom
November 26, 2009 at 9:44 am
The two most powerful words in our language are often underused
“Thank You”
November 26, 2009 at 10:03 am
Happy Thanksgiving to you Davey and all Blogbuddies.we all should be grateful for this my favourite blog.for those small things day to day we have experienced here -and in the coming days-indeed-whatever the future-the unknown.although the last three holiday seasons have been quite meager-we truly are blessed with DW-and all our friends here.ive had more freetime here-especially since ive been out of work for one years time.it seems that i will be going back to work-little by little-bit by bit.im gratefull.—–i want absolutely nothing for the holidays-except that im able to visit this blog-im on the edge of my seat-i hang onto this daily sharing-this journey of life.this blog-Break the Illusion-is a primary reason why i hang on to life.Thank You-Hugs and Kisses.
November 26, 2009 at 10:18 am
Happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for having you in my life.
November 26, 2009 at 10:20 am
My cat Bill, who was with me for 11 of his 18 years, showed me what true innocence is. You just look in the eyes of an animal. They bless us. I miss him badly.
November 26, 2009 at 10:32 am
without gratitude – one cannot find love. it is its essence – it is its very core. may we all rejoice in thanksgiving for it brings us closer to love’s embrace. Wishing everyone who has been drawn to the light of this blog every blessing of the day.
November 26, 2009 at 10:43 am
I hope your day will be amazing as always davey!
November 26, 2009 at 11:15 am
Hi Davey!! Sorry about this comment, It has nothing to do with thanksgiving holyday. Just want to tell you, you’ve got a big fan in Brazil since I came across your videos on youtube.
Cheers man!
November 26, 2009 at 11:22 am
Happy thanksgiving David and all blogbuddies!
Love you all!
bye,
November 26, 2009 at 11:32 am
Happy birthday to you too.
I am thankful I discovered your blog via Google. Simply put.
Keep writing :]
November 26, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Wishing a H A P P Y . T H A N K S G I V I N G to you, Davey, and all the Blogbuddies celebrating it in the States. There is so much to be thankful for in all aspects of life, personall, nationally, and globally. It’s good to take a fresh mental and spiritual look at life around us.
I was thrilled to know that you were nearby, here in Toronto during the summer. It’s amazingly mild here this autumn, and has meant that we have seen more gradations of change in nature around us than those years that catapult from the summer to winter in big leaps.
Enjoy Black Friday, Shoppers! It sounds frantic to an outsider, but I guess it’s like stoking the fires today for the frenzy tomorrow. Enjoy changing gears!
Love,
Doug
November 26, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Happy thanksgiving davy!!!
November 26, 2009 at 3:05 pm
and to you, davey. =) i, too, am a fan of the little pleasures. i tried the gratitude journal earlier in the year, but it didn’t last very long — a week, maybe. you’ve inspired me to give it another try. be well!
November 26, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Happy Thanksgiving
to you Davey, Chipotle and all your family, as well as all your “Extended Family” here on your blog. And to echo many others here i can Never thank you enough for All you do for me 
’! … … davvi
November 26, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Hey Davy I would just like to say that looking at the last picture of you that you have got an unbelievable package and I would love to see a picture of you with nothing on and I know I’m not the only one who would like that
November 26, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Davey, i’m in “Total-Agreement”
with Brian McDonald, above and i could Not have expressed-it better! … … davvi
November 26, 2009 at 6:35 pm
See I’m not the only one Davey so are you going to show us some penis
November 26, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Happy Thanksgiving Davey Wavey!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
~True Thoughts~
-Myitah-
November 26, 2009 at 10:20 pm
In Canada our Thanksgiving was in October – and it’s almost over in the U.S. as I write,but I still want to hope you, Davy, (and all the commenters here) had a Happy Thanksgiving. Most of all, your blog today is so sweet and so sensitive – just like you. Thanks, once again, for just being you and for helping so many, many people.
Hugs and luv.
November 28, 2009 at 10:40 am
Canada Thanksgiving occurs same weekend as Columbus Day in the States-Thanksgiving essentially is a Harvest Festival-just like Oktoberfest in Germany.the nice thing about the Holiday in Canada-a great weekend for a drive-visit relatives and friends-fall colours-and that upcoming hockey season-if you are so inclined.
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November 27, 2009 at 12:24 am
Oh, Davey…you’re so beautiful…inside AND out! Happy Thanksgiving! Peace out!
November 27, 2009 at 1:22 am
Davey,
Happy Thanksgiving.
You are a true blessing in my life.
November 27, 2009 at 1:22 am
Davey,
Happy Thanksgiving.
You are a true blessing in my life.
Joshua
November 28, 2009 at 6:35 pm
So I’m curious. You say you’re “allergic” to shirts and if your photo’s are any indication you spend most of your time in your underwear, so…
What do you wear to walk your dog?
December 1, 2009 at 2:12 am
I wanted to share something I did today (and this will make sense I swear).
Today was my Art History teacher’s B-day and last week she promised cake to the class, but because of a high stress meeting running long she was unable to do so.
So during the break (the class is 3 hours) I went to the Safeway across the street and got a cake, plates, napkins, and forks. I returned to have the class sing and cheer for her and change her mood from gloomy and depressed to cheerful. It was beautiful.
I’m greatful for this, but I would not have done this if I hadn’t found you Davey Wavey. So I wanted to express my gratitude to you for inspiring me to make the world a happier place.
December 2, 2009 at 3:46 am
I’m really glad to see “time with my grandparents” is on your gratitude list, Davey. My grandmother passed away last week at 90 years old from a massive stroke. As I think is natural when anyone passes, I thought of all of the wonderful time we’d spent together and in doing so realized that my time with her was one area of my life where I have no regrets. Many people take their grandparents (and, indeed, everyone in their life) for granted and don’t bother to be grateful for the time they have with them. It’s important to remember that everyone is precious and every moment you spend with them is as well.
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