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“What Is Something You Are Thankful For”: 50 Pandas Shared For What They Feel Grateful This Year
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so I just wanted to let us remember what each of us is thankful for. Being thankful helps us to feel more positive about our lives and appreciate what we already have. In our daily lives, all of the attention usually gets buried under responsibilities, expectations, and ideals, so it is healthy to just pause and feel grateful.
So, dear fellow Pandas, it's time to share what you are thankful for.
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#1
I am thankful for being so loved. I woke up many times tonight because of pain but I was sandwiched between our dog and my partner. I felt so extremely loved and cozy. :)
Final score:
102points
Being grateful not only during holidays but in your daily life can have amazing benefits.
Bored Panda got in touch with a professor of psychological and brain sciences at Indiana University, Joshua Brown, Ph.D., to learn more about the healing properties of gratitude. When asked what the benefits of practicing gratitude are, Joshua said: “I can tell you that my colleagues and I studied gratitude expression, and we found that even writing a few short letters of gratitude to someone improved mental health even if the writer didn’t give the letters to the person they were grateful to.”
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#2
Bored Panda. I am thankful, grateful, and beholden by all that Bored Panda has given us. From the ppl who write and create to the ppl who come to read and relax. All that IS, and ALL that makes up "Bored Panda".
🇮 🇹🇭🇦🇳🇰 🇾🇴🇺.(✿◠‿◠)
Final score:
81points
#3
I am thankful for my struggles for without them, I wouldn't be where I am today. I am a recovering addict and have accomplished more in my 14 months of sobriety than I have my whole life.
Final score:
77points
To understand better: gratitude is a mental state that we reach by practicing gratitude. To practice, you can start by just thinking about what you are grateful for once a day. You can even keep a gratitude journal or, as Joshua mentioned earlier, write letters. The purpose is to get you in a state of gratitude.
But the best part of practicing gratitude is that it has a long-term effect. Joshua said: “We also found that the practice of writing gratitude letters caused a measurable increase in the brain response to gratitude even several months later, in a region toward the front of the brain.”
So, Pandas, maybe it is time for us to start this new habit not only on holidays but every day.
#4
I'm extremely thankful for the advances in medicine and medical tech. I was diagnosed in '76 with Juvenile Type 1 diabetes. Back then, there wasn't really much known about the disease still. My pediatrician did what he could with what he knew, which thankfully was enough at that time. But, as years went on, more and more research has been done and better treatments developed. Now, at 48, I am on an insulin pump and have a device I attach to my arm for monitoring my blood sugars. The pump-I no longer have to give injections. The Blood Glucose Monitor-I no longer have to stick my fingers to test my blood sugar. Even now, they are still advancing their research for diabetes of all ages and both types (1 and 2). So thank you to all of the researchers, doctors, and everyone else for allowing us to live a less hectic life and a better health-controlled one instead.
Final score:
70points
#5
I’m grateful for knowing my little rescue kitty and for my husband’s love and support. Coming home Friday, after receiving chemo, he comforted me when I found my kitty lifeless by the road. Not thinking of himself (feeling s**t) but holding me and letting me bawl like a baby.
Final score:
64points
#6
I am so thankful that I have my own home and am not living on the street like so many.
Final score:
61points
Mary Rose Kent 3 years ago
I have a great apartment and a landlord who hasn’t raised the rent in the five years I’ve been here. So grateful for that!
#7
Food.
Final score:
56points
#8
All that is nice and all, but what about the things we take for granted?
I, for one, am thankful for electricity, indoor plumbing, toilet paper, education, heaters, AC, etc.
Also grateful that my Dad is cancer free, as well as many, many other things, some of which others have listed.
Final score:
56points
Lovin' Life 3 years ago
In total agreement with you. We do take a lot for granted and should be thankful from those things as well.
#9
I lost both parents in 1.5yrs, so I'm thankful for the time that I had & will treasure those memories forever.
Final score:
47points
#10
Hot running water and a real shower! We finally get enough money to afford electricity for warming water. OMG life is so good when you are able to take a warm SHOWER every day. It is really depressing when you had to bathe every time only with cold water or have to boil it on the stove and then use a cup to bathe yourself.
Final score:
46points
#11
My cats. Biscuit (the cat in the comments) is the only thing that keeps me going these days.
Final score:
42points
basically_bigender_bill_cipher (Submission author) 3 years ago
This is him: 588552722-...b9f160.jpg 
#12
I am thankful for the love of my small dog. I suffer from Schizophrenia and a bi-polar disorder and at various times have had suicidal ideations. During periods where it was an actual challenge to get out of bed in the morning she would nuzzle my head until I had no choice but to sit up and attend to her. Whenever I am too quiet at home she will will gently rub my leg with her paw as if to say "You ok?" It's may seem silly but her little gestures have kept me alive. I am forever grateful that my "rescue" has rescued me.
Final score:
40points
#13
Living in the 1st world. It's a privilege for which we should all be grateful.
Final score:
37points
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 3 years ago
Definitely. After spending several weeks a year without being able to speak with my family because they are many times out of energy to charge their phone, I can't imagine to live in a 3 world country. Let alone the times they stay days without corrente water.
#14
- Modern medicine. Ho boy, modern medicine.
- My family! They're awesome.
- My dog and cat. They make me laugh and I love them.
- Humans in general. Sometimes we're jerks but sometimes we get attached to everything and I just think that's awesome.
- Video gamesss (specifically Pokemon).
- Gotta love books.
Final score:
36points
#15
I'm very thankful that I left my abusive ex husband before he was able to damage me permanently. Thankfully I live in a country (Germany) that forced him to economically help me allowing me to rebuild my life without spending a day in the cold.( social system with women's shelter). Kids drive me crazy but they are healthy and happy. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed and like a failure but so many things to me thankful for, help me come back to light and recognize that my life its better then the dark side of my head tells me. 💪
Final score:
35points
𝔓𝔲𝔯𝔭𝔩𝔢 ℜ𝔞𝔢𝔑 2 years ago
You're not alone. You have MANY "Pandas" on your side. (We) may not be there physically, but we stand by your side- in spirit. You ARE strong. And "(wait for it)," brilliant!★~(◠‿◕✿)
#16
Grateful for a good husband, great sons, the stimulator in my spine keeping me upright and at minimal pain (most days), my job, the patients I help, my mom and brother, and my nephews, and for the sister I never had (sis-in-law).
Final score:
32points
#17
I am thankful my health hasn’t given up on me, after many emergency room visits, and constant issues. I am just happy I’m here another thanksgiving to see my amazing grandparents!
Final score:
32points
#18
I'm very very very thankful for Xanax. God bless the pharmacy!
Final score:
31points
#20
I'm thankful for my family who gave me a place to call home when I had none.
Final score:
30points
#21
I am thankful for chapstick, hermit crabs, play doh, lightbulbs, electric heaters, smoke detectors, bricks, bees, the list goes on and on but I’ll keep it short
Final score:
29points
#22
I'm thankful for my existence.
Final score:
27points
#23
My sister! Without her, I wouldn't have been able to survive 3 deaths in the family in 2 years, being stuck 3000 miles away and unable to say my last goodbyes due to the pandemic, or being able to go back to school and eventually pull myself out of poverty to have a great job and future.
She spent the better part of 5 years taking care of our ailing father. After he passed at the beginning of the pandemic, she had no income and no place to stay. Because her sacrifices helped me, I am now in a position to help her.
She is now gainfully employed, living near dear friends and feeling free. She goes on road trips with her dog and I deserves it all! She is my rock and my family forever! I am very thankful for my big sister!
Final score:
27points
Lovin' Life 2 years ago
Sorry for your losses. So glad you and your sister were able to help each other out. Many families lack this kind of closeness
#24
I am so thankful for my 4 besties. They help me get through the worst.
Final score:
26points
#25
That I have a job that I actually like.
Final score:
26points
#26
After a week of stressing, I am thankful for my daughter's negative covid-19 and flu tests.
Final score:
25points
#27
I’m very grateful for being me.
Final score:
24points
#28
Bored Panda! Love this Awesome website!!!
Final score:
24points
#29
Too many things to list. Still here for another day, my wife, my family, my doctor, and love.
Final score:
22points
#30
All the words in the world can't describe how thankful I am to have been brought up by two absolutely amazing women, one of them not even being any other kind of) relative. Thank you for having me, Mom, I cannot imagine how overwhelmingly difficult it must have been for you given the time, the place, the situation. And thank you, Gran, for looking after Mom and me, and for showing me that family isn't defined by blood that we share, but by love that we have for each other!
Final score:
22points
Lovin' Life 2 years ago
Wow! This is beautiful I am so happy for you and you are exactly right... family isn't only blood relatives!!!!
#31
I am thankful for my grandparents for raising me and taking care of me. While we’ve had our disagreements like family usually does, they are the most important people in my life. Without them, I don’t know where I would be. I’m so grateful for them. I’m also thankful for my rescue dog, Spike who is a Chihuahua and has captured all of our hearts. Also books…books galore.
Final score:
22points
#32
I am so thankful that I have a spiritual life that has provided me with comfort and insight, especially during these past two years of this horrendous pandemic.
Final score:
21points
#33
Cats, always cats.
Final score:
21points
#34
Diazepam mostly. Followed by dihydrocodeine. Followed by sleep.
Final score:
19points
#35
My grandkids and my daughters. They are the reason I am still here on this earth.
Final score:
19points
#36
I'm thankful for my loving family, my housing, and my friends.
Final score:
19points
#37
I am thankful for my amazing husband, son, and dog for helping me navigate my way through postnatal depression. It has been a tough year but bit by bit I'm getting there.
Final score:
19points
#38
I am thankful for all of my online friends who are more supportive than anyone I know irl.
Final score:
18points
#39
Boredpanda. Obviously.
Final score:
17points
#40
I am thankful to have a place to live, a job and my baby brother, who gave me a place to live. I continue to get up and suck air every day just for him even when I don't have it in me.
Final score:
17points
#41
I am a wee bit of a crankenstein, so I'm grateful that my husband laughs it off. I don't know how I'd manage if I had to be ever-so-polite every time I want my sweet boy to leave our teeny kitchen. "Out. NOW. Don't make me use the spatula..."
Final score:
17points
𝔓𝔲𝔯𝔭𝔩𝔢 ℜ𝔞𝔢𝔑 2 years ago (edited)
YaY! MORE pandas to be thankful for! *Psst! I am referring to your humor, M. Viviane! ( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°)!
#42
Today I’m thankful for my antidepressants and my therapist
Final score:
17points
#43
I take a breath denied to my 2nd child, then rise and walk for my 1st child paralyzed at 18.
Final score:
17points
#44
Books
My family
My friends
My cello, and the fact that I get to play it
Daisy and Una (cat and dog)
All of my readers on the story that i'm writing!
Final score:
17points
#45
Not having any syndrome.
Final score:
16points
Titas Burinskas 3 years ago
It's called a no-syndrome syndrome, you have to check that with your doctor.
#46
My kids. My degrees. My privilege growing up in a moderately wealthy country and family. Never having had to really struggle when so many around me did. And to the ANC for liberating south africa from the fascists we had running us previously.
Final score:
16points
#47
I’m thankful for my independence! The opportunity to study in a whole new country and all the parks that Sydney is blessed with!
Final score:
15points
#48
My mental health worsened, but I am thanful for my therapist and psychiatrist because I know they will help me like they had before.
Final score:
14points
Lovin' Life 2 years ago
I hope you feel much better soon. Mental health is real. I too suffer from it
#49
I am thankfull for all the homies
What do you think ?
deathrose 3 years ago
I need some help, I don't have social media accounts or a reddit so I'm turning to yall. I host 2 Thanksgivings a year, one on Tuesday and one on Thursday. I do this for emergency services, like EMS, fire and police, who have to work on Thanksgiving and/or are displaced from their families and want a friendly environment to celebrate in. The problem is that last year one of my friends got a new gf. She's 6 years younger than me and my husband with everyone else being 8-10 years older then us 2. I have a no recording or pictures rule in my house during especially during Thanksgiving. Some of the guest that come aren't technically "off duty", some come during their lunch break or between calls to just grab a plate. I really don't want to "expose" them when they are just trying to get some food or not feel so alone during a family holiday. Over the years I have had 0 expose for this and people learn about it from word of mouth. Last year the gf kept taking pictures and recordings and making my guests uncomfortable. I politely asked her 3 separate times to stop and when she wouldn't I kicked her out. (Which was the first and only time I've very kicked anyone out of my house) This year I told her that if she can't respect my or my guests' privacy that she's not invited at all. Now she's threatening to expose my Thanksgivings and get everyone who comes in trouble because I won't "respect her culture right as a gen Z." I have no idea what to do.
spirit wolf 3 years ago
I meant to respond to your comment, but I accidentally posted it as a general comment. Please read. Sorry about your unfortunate predicament.
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spirit wolf 3 years ago
Your house, your party, your rules! Anybody who doesn't want to respect your privacy and that of your guests should be given the boot. In plain and simple terms this "gen z" is an asshole and your friend is a jerk for not respecting your traditions. Give them the boot!
AndersM 2 years ago
I'm thankful for living in one of the least corrupt countries in the world. That I was able to buy a hous and I have 3 happy and healthy kids and a wife I actually love. It sound too good to be true and that's why I'm thankful. Millions of people struggling every day just to get by.
Lovin' Life (Post author) 2 years ago
I've this. So grateful for you and your happiness
Load More Replies... deathrose 3 years ago
I need some help, I don't have social media accounts or a reddit so I'm turning to yall. I host 2 Thanksgivings a year, one on Tuesday and one on Thursday. I do this for emergency services, like EMS, fire and police, who have to work on Thanksgiving and/or are displaced from their families and want a friendly environment to celebrate in. The problem is that last year one of my friends got a new gf. She's 6 years younger than me and my husband with everyone else being 8-10 years older then us 2. I have a no recording or pictures rule in my house during especially during Thanksgiving. Some of the guest that come aren't technically "off duty", some come during their lunch break or between calls to just grab a plate. I really don't want to "expose" them when they are just trying to get some food or not feel so alone during a family holiday. Over the years I have had 0 expose for this and people learn about it from word of mouth. Last year the gf kept taking pictures and recordings and making my guests uncomfortable. I politely asked her 3 separate times to stop and when she wouldn't I kicked her out. (Which was the first and only time I've very kicked anyone out of my house) This year I told her that if she can't respect my or my guests' privacy that she's not invited at all. Now she's threatening to expose my Thanksgivings and get everyone who comes in trouble because I won't "respect her culture right as a gen Z." I have no idea what to do.
spirit wolf 3 years ago
I meant to respond to your comment, but I accidentally posted it as a general comment. Please read. Sorry about your unfortunate predicament.
Load More Replies... spirit wolf 3 years ago
Your house, your party, your rules! Anybody who doesn't want to respect your privacy and that of your guests should be given the boot. In plain and simple terms this "gen z" is an asshole and your friend is a jerk for not respecting your traditions. Give them the boot!
AndersM 2 years ago
I'm thankful for living in one of the least corrupt countries in the world. That I was able to buy a hous and I have 3 happy and healthy kids and a wife I actually love. It sound too good to be true and that's why I'm thankful. Millions of people struggling every day just to get by.
Lovin' Life (Post author) 2 years ago
I've this. So grateful for you and your happiness
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