I am delighted to find it and grateful for not only the message but also the time and energy spent to put this always inspiring message out on the streets of New York City.

Lucy grateful at 37

Peter

What a wonderful opportunity for one to be able to express one's gratitude to the world and be inspired by others. I'm grateful for everything, as follows:

God

Every day is a gift. I'm grateful to God for my Life, as the Source, for Love, for the Spirit, for the miracle of Creation, the Gift of vision, and the Power for creativity. Thank you God for air to breathe, plants for food, and the beauty and resources of mother Earth-oceans, flowers, trees, and animal.

Humans

My Mother. I'm eternally grateful to my beloved mother for giving me birth, for loving me unconditionally when I couldn't love myself, for carrying me when I couldn't carry myself, and for carrying me when I couldn't carry myself. Mother, I miss you. I try to be strong; I try to hide the pain of your loss from the world, but I cry in secret. Mother, I cry for you everyday-everyday. Why did you leave us so soon? You died young, but you never die. Your spirit lives on forever. I carry you in my heart. I see your face everyday. Though invisible, I know you are with me always. You spirit guide me and I'm grateful. Thank you for giving me life. Thank you for forgiving my errors-even before I ever asked. I love you, Dear Mother.

My Father. I'm grateful to my father for his love, discipline, protection, provisions, and for the gift of education. Dad, thank you for sending me to school. Thank you for paying the fees, for buying those books, uniforms, and shoes.

My Teachers-Thank you for teaching me how to read and write!

Friends and Kind Strangers

I'm grateful for the generosity of friends and kind strangers in America. I came to America with nothing. I knew nobody. But kind strangers carried me on their wings. They fed and housed me. I'm deeply grateful for their trust and hospitality which led to my success in this great country. Several dozens of children are getting help in my village because of them. If they hadn't helped me, I wouldn't have been able to reach out to my village. Thank you friends for the gift of your love-a gift that keeps giving!

Michelle McKee

I'm grateful for the gift and wisdom of Michelle McKee. Thank you for creating this avenue for me to share my gratitude with the world. May God give you more visions and prosper your work. Gratitude heals. This is an amazing initiative that can change the world. I'm honored to be a part of it.

Experiences

I'm grateful for disappointments, they lead to better things. When I was denied a visa for Britain, I got one for the U.S. When my used car was stolen, I bought a brand new one.

America

I'm grateful for the privilege of living in America. Thank you America for the freedom, resources, and opportunity to create and make a difference in the world. I love you, America!

Peter Opagrateful at 42

Elliott S.  Dacher M.D.

I’m mostly grateful for the human capacity to experience gratefulness. As far as I know there are no other beings that can experience this emotion the same as we humans do, and its so wondrous.Why, because when I feel grateful the world slows down, my mind clears, my heart opens and I feel in-love with everything. It is sort of like seeing my beloved everywhere. Isn’t that the way it should always be? That’s how it seems at the time. But it is not always that way, not even often that way.Gratitude can some times be a bit scarce in my life, and when it is life is not as sweet, as pure, as simple and as joyful. It seems that gratefulness is not something I can do. At times is seems to arise spontaneously. At other times it arises when I’m confronted with great difficulties and the simple beauty of life is suddenly and intensely appreciated.I think the world seen from the perspective of gratitude is the real world. I sense the other is made up in my mind, like a bad night dream. So I think I need to practice gratitude and make it a mental “habit” in each and every moment until it once again becomes my natural way of experiencing life. In this moment I can experience gratitude for the friend that offered the opportunity for this contemplation, the folks who made the computer I am using to write this, the carpenters that built this house, and the farmer that provided my last meal and the next one as well.So I am grateful for being able to be grateful. What would the world be if not for gratitude?grateful at 65

Alan Lemire Places like this take my breath away. The natural world when examined closely, is far superior to anything that man can design or manufacture. Some places like Yosemite, can be overrun with people. Others like the place in this image, are little known  and well protected. Regardless I am grateful for the opportunity to be stopped in my tracks by something magnificent.Grateful at 47

Bill MckeeGrateful at 70-(this is my dad utilizing his newly learned Mac skills...I am so grateful for him and everything he taught me especially the things he has no idea he did:)

Debbie- grateful at 36

Susan Ann DarleyThe mystery of life revealed through innocence.  I love this picture of my dog Willy and grandson Jake.  I just know they are sharing something really sweet and perhaps even profound.  When I look at them I am reminded of the power in becoming quiet, sharing and listening. Perhaps they are asking, “Why do big people complicate life?”  Why do I?  They remind me that gratitude fills my heart with wonder and awe. And that it’s in the simplicity of life that I’ll find my peace. Thank you Jake and Willy!grateful at 61

Jeff Paynegrateful at 52

Quality time basking in the effervescent energy of  a five year old is good for the soul. This is the amazing Greta who I am grateful to have in my life, we had a special date recently and she wanted to paint portraits of herself and her brothers on plates. Notice she gave everyone crowns, (big crowns) and painted her brothers with their tongues sticking out:)Wisdom gained from an afternoon with Greta... anytime there was a "goof" no matter how big or small she said oops! got more paint and simply painted over and moved on...think that thought process could apply to most situations  in life and guess it really is that easy!

Chele MckeeBig gratitude was born at a new years meditation retreat,   I was invited to look back on the last year and become aware of all that was made available to me...to realize everything that I had begun the year with no idea or awareness of...so many amazing things happened that it surprised me I had not really thought about it that way before.It made me realize that the state of "counting your blessings /expressing gratitude" is a sweet place to live. This  is the reflection of what I am most grateful for ...as anticipated it was a  powerful experience to really get clear and express how fabulous my life is RIGHT NOW..... Proved once again to me that it's really not the big things...fat bank accounts, loads of stuff,  etc...its really about being who you are, having faith that the universe is unfolding as it should  and appreciating the sweet moments in our everyday lives... grateful at 46