The Gratitude Stone

02/18/2024

02/18/2024

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02/05/2024

Having gratitude, and sharing gratitude are both amazing. Creating gratitude for others, is priceless.

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11/19/2023

Our favorite week! The week of Thanksgiving! Surprise your family with one of these quotes at the dinner table.

“Good mashed potato is one of the great luxuries of life.” — Lindsey Bareham

11/18/2023

Be grateful for the silence, as it does not come often.

11/11/2023

Gratitude is kindness. Kindness is gratitude.

09/24/2023

Be grateful for those who go out of their way to inspire a child.

09/19/2023

Being asked to be a mentor is one of the greatest things we can be grateful for in this life. ♥️

09/14/2023

Gratitude has the power to inspire, provide hope, and bring unity.

In a small, quiet town nestled among rolling hills, there lived an elderly woman named Eleanor. She had lived alone in her cozy cottage for many years, her only companions being the books that lined her shelves and the flowers that bloomed in her garden. Eleanor had faced her share of hardships in life, yet she had always maintained a warm smile and a heart filled with gratitude.

One chilly autumn evening, as the leaves were turning shades of crimson and gold, a storm of unprecedented magnitude swept through the town. Torrential rain poured relentlessly, and the river that flowed nearby began to rise dangerously. The townsfolk were filled with fear as the water crept closer to their homes.

Eleanor, despite her age and frailty, knew she had to help. She filled sandbags and, with trembling hands, stacked them along the riverbank. Her efforts were tireless, and she worked through the night alongside her neighbors, who were both surprised and inspired by her determination.

As dawn broke, the storm showed no signs of relenting. The river continued to swell, threatening to flood the town. The townsfolk were exhausted and disheartened, but Eleanor refused to give in to despair. She invited them into her cottage, where she brewed pots of hot tea and offered words of comfort.

"We may not be able to control the storm," she said, "but we can control how we face it—with courage, unity, and gratitude for the moments we share."

Her words resonated deeply with her fellow townspeople. They took refuge in her home, sharing stories, laughter, and even tears. Despite the impending disaster outside, there was an overwhelming sense of warmth and togetherness within Eleanor's cottage.

Miraculously, the storm eventually subsided, and the river began to recede. The town was saved from the brink of disaster, and the gratitude that filled the hearts of its people was immeasurable. Eleanor's actions had not only protected their homes but had also shown them the true power of gratitude in the face of adversity.

In the days that followed, the townsfolk decided to create a community garden near Eleanor's cottage—a symbol of their unity and gratitude. They planted flowers of every color and shape, each one representing a moment of thankfulness in their lives. The garden flourished, just like the bonds of friendship that had deepened among the townspeople.

Eleanor's tear-jerking and inspiring story of gratitude continued to be shared, not just in their town but in neighboring ones as well. It became a reminder that in the darkest of times, gratitude and unity could bring light and hope. And as for Eleanor, she continued to tend to her garden, her heart brimming with gratitude for the love and community that had grown around her—a testament to the enduring power of a grateful heart.

09/08/2023

Gratitude has the power to make you cry.

08/27/2023

08/27/2023

What and incredible story of gratitude, and paying it forward. ♥️

07/26/2023

It’s easy to get out of the gratitude mindset, so train yourself to have your first waking thought to be, “I am grateful I woke up, and have another day of life.”

07/16/2023

Gratitude is getting lost in nature’s beauty.

07/11/2023

Nothing is too small or insignificant to be grateful for.