We are more likely to remember the momentum moments in our lives. What about those tiny treasures? There is something to be said about those moments throughout our day that make us smile.
Or the moment you think “I’ve got this”.
There is much research out on the web about how being grateful is good for our soul and just being downright positive. Below are a few fun moments that I am thankful for as it can be the ordinary things that make our lives extraordinary.
The moment when you can’t control your laughter. Not always at the most appropriate time, but your brain has other plans.
Cutting into a perfectly ripe avocado.
A whiff of your favourite scent. Lemongrass or lavender?.
Receiving a handwritten card via snail mail.
That moment when an old song gets played on the car stereo and up goes the volume.
Rainbows.
That beach walk where time is forgotten.
Being in the moment with nature.
The first glimpses of a new season.
Sunny Days.
Beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
Those little moments of awe with your significant other.
A message or call from someone just to say “hello”.
Organising travel plans with friends or family.
Flowers. They’re aesthetically pleasing. What’s not to like?
Having a considerable bank of travel memories. With just enough room to deposit more.
Being understood. That moment when someone just gets you. It’s just amazing when it happens.
Then there is the ultimate lightbulb moment when the planets align, the sun rises, and knowing you can deal with whatever life throws at you.
Life at No. 22 
I love those photos! And I love all those things you’re grateful for. Thanks for sharing.
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Wonderful words! Each word makes sense and it beautifully written ❤️
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Thanks for commenting
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Wow, what a stunning post, both in pictures and in words and sentiments. Loved it and you’re right, there’s always something to be grateful for. Thanks for sharing. 💙
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Thanks Miriam, yes we all have something to be grateful for during our day. Some days are harder to find those little gems 🙂
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Yes, true, they are. But it’s always there …
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Grateful does not get old for me. I especially like how you say that it is the ordinary things that make our lives extraordinary. Beautiful words. This is an exceptionally beautiful post with stunning photos. I am grateful for you, Suzanne.🙂
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That’s very kind of you Erica. I always appreciate your thoughtful comments. Thanks again 🙂
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You shared some absolutely beautiful images. I particularly like the UK and French countryside images. Thank you for sharing!
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I’m grateful that I clicked on your post. These photos are truly stunning. It’s so important to appreciate the ordinary extraordinary moments in life. #MLSTL
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Thanks very much, Christie. Yes, agree it is important to acknowledge those little moments on our lives.
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What a lovely salute to gratitude here!
I too am finding I need to be (and am) more grateful so I began my 2020 with a daily instagram post called A Year of Gratitude #366daysofgratitude.
Some days are harder to find gratitude within so I too go outside and find that a plant which flowered in the awful heat we have had in Australia made my day…so grateful for a burst of yellow.
Denyse #mlstl
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That will be a satisfying challenge for 2020. It really is the small things we do remember that I suppose all melt into being a biggie. Love the idea of finding a yellow flower. It has been a hard time for you all over there in Australia. NZ in a much smaller way is being affected by hot and dry conditions. More so for farmers in parts of the country
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Mmmm. And just being! Wonderful message Sue. Hope the planets are all aligned for you right now. xx
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Yes, to just being in the moment. All good thanks Wendy, seem to be aligned until the next wobble 🙂 xx
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I love all of your photos and moments, but that first picture with the snowball still in flight is so many levels of perfect!
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Thanks very much Jennifer and yes the snowball photograph is my favourite for more than one reason.
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I just loved all of your photos and moments that you shared with us Suzanne. I especially like your first one about laughing at inappropriate times, the perfect avocado and the rainbow. What an uplifting post and thank you for sharing at #MLSTL. Take care and sharing on SM. xx
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Thanks very much, Sue. I have what could be classed as an infectious laugh 🙂 Have a great weekend xx
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Hi, Suzanne – I found myself nodding my head in agreement with your ‘gratitude photos’ and captions. You are absolutely right, it is the ordinary things that are truly extraordinary!
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Hi Donna, I’m pleased you were nodding your head as we all have much to be grateful for, some days it requires more searching than others.
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Beautiful reminder to be grateful for the joys life brings us day to day.
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It tis indeed, Eilene.
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Thanks Eilene, it was fun creating the post.
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My smile got bigger and my heart got lighter with each photo. What beautiful memories to cherish! Thanks for sharing the JOY!
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Thanks for the lovely comment Suzanne and very pleased it made you smile 🙂
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Beautiful Suzanne! Fabulous photographs and such wonderful heartfelt memories xx
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Thanks very much Sam and photos keep them alive for longer xx
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Beautiful photos and reminders that the simple things can sometimes bring us the most fulfilling memories. I found it relaxing to just slowing scroll down through your memories and they prompted some memorable moments in my life as well. Thanks. #MLSTL
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Thanks Candi and I’m happy you took your time so it enabled you to remember yours.
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I am with you on the importance of these special moments in time – truly precious. Your words and photographs describe them so beautifully.
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Thanks very much, Brigid (I’m sure I’ve got the incorrect spelling of your name) One day I will remember!
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Spelled perfectly Suzanne.
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What great photos to go with those grateful moments.. I can relate.. 😉
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Lisa, I’m pleased they resonated with you 🙂
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Lovely photos and good thoughts. Happy memories are really important.
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So very true April and we have many. Especially of our time in the UK and Europe.
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This is such a lovely post. Your photos are gorgeous. You have so much to be grateful for #MLSTL Sharing
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Thanks very much Jennifer and I think I do, on most days.
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Great list and great photos.
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Thanks and it was fun to put together.
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These were beautiful Suzanne and I loved how your interspersed them with all your gorgeous photos. We have so much to be grateful for – and a lot of your list costs nothing (or next to nothing) so we really have no excuse not to find joy in our lives. And I’ll take lemongrass please.
Thanks for linking up with us at MLSTL and I’ve shared on my SM 😊
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Thanks Leanne and you’re right we have no excuse as there is always something in our lives worth our gratitude. Lemongrass is devine🙂.
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The glimpses of a new season do it for me Suzanne (amongst other things). Thanks for the reminder. Best wishes to you for 2020.
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Denzil, a change of season does give us a surge of energy and new opportunities. All the best for 2020.
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Everything about this post is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it. #MLSTL
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That is very kind of you to say, thank you.
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What a sweet post! I loved your special gratitude moments and the beautiful pictures that accompanied them. I loved the reminder to take time to appreciate the little things. Happy new year!
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Thanks very much Michele and a very Happy New Year to you.
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Beautiful post – visually, intellectually, and emotionally! Your photos are stunning. I especially liked the UK countryside one with Its burst of spring colors.
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Hi Liesbet, thank you and a sunny bright day in Spring is a real treasure.
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You captured wonderful moments beautifully Suzanne. Nature provides many small wonders if we pay attention. Wishing you all the best in 2020. #MLSTL
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Thanks, Natalie and a very Happy New Year to you. Nature is a real treasure, and I love bush walks and gardens in general.
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Lovely thoughts, lovely pictures!
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Cheers Anabel, it was fun to be reminded of those moments.
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This is perfect. And the photos are great too. Thanks for brightening my Wednesday morning. For me it’s both lavender and lemongrass…and the green of a new season, the purple of jacaranda, the “blue” of bluebell, the red of poinciana, that weird fabulous light when the sky is dark grey but the light is coming through just after a storm…I could go on…
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Oh thanks Jo and pleased it resonated with you this morning. I love your addition to the list and yes to all of them and more!
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Definitely— it’s the “little” things that count.
Hello Suzanne. Bye till next time!
Neil Scheinin
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Hi Neil, totally agree. It could also be said of the most annoying things if we looked at the other side of the “coin”.
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Lovely photos and wonderful moments. There are so many things to be grateful for and you’ve captured many of them beautifully!
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Yes, we all have something to be grateful for some days just take a bit longer to acknowledge them.
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Beautiful photographs and memories 😊
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Thanks Cathy, it is fun looking back and acknowledging some of those memories.
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Beautiful sentiments and so true. Thanks, Mel
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Thanks Mel, and when I started writing this a while ago there were more of the little things that mattered than the bigger ones.
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Often it is the little things that bring us the most joy everyday and to be thankful for. x
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Such gorgeous photos and memories Suz and you’re right it can be something very simple that creates a memory to go into the bank. We need to take notice of these special times. Wishing you well. Have pinned for #mlstl
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Thanks Deb, keeping it simple as much as possible is one of my goals. I wish you all the best too.
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So very many grateful moments, becoming increasingly precious, Suzanne. And one in Portugal, where else? 🙂 🙂 I’m so glad you’ve found the ability to handle whatever comes next.
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Our happy moments will always include a Portugal one 🙂 I am very fortunate to know a few strong and amazing women who inspire to keep positive.
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