{"id":1336,"date":"2014-01-18T17:17:15","date_gmt":"2014-01-18T17:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nosmallthing.net\/main\/?page_id=1336"},"modified":"2014-01-18T17:17:15","modified_gmt":"2014-01-18T17:17:15","slug":"grateful-dozen-lists-contributed-by-readers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nosmallthing.net\/main\/grateful-dozen-lists-contributed-by-readers\/","title":{"rendered":"Grateful Dozen Lists &#8212; Contributed by Readers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These Grateful Dozen lists were contributed by readers and workshop attendees.\u00a0 Some adjustments were made to reflect both broad themes that evoke gratitude and specific examples.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sharing time with a loved one\u00a0 (spending 15-30 minutes with Stephanie first thing every morning)<\/li>\n<li>Sharing affection with a pet (head-butts from the cat)<\/li>\n<li>Promising new beginnings (The first sip of the first cup of coffee for the day)<\/li>\n<li>Taking breaks\u00a0 (the little park 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