5 Senses

Thanks-
giving

Every day is filled with
happy moments that we
could thank God for, if we
paused to acknowledge
them. This thanksgiving
exercise is based on what
we perceive through our
five senses.


Sight: Many things are
beautiful, whether natural
sights such as trees and
flowers, created works
such as art and
architecture, or the
sight of a friend or home.

What pleasurable sights
lined your path today?
Thank God for them.

Hearing: The warble of birds,
the sound of music, or a loved
ones voice on the phone can
bring a smile. What were the
sounds that brought you
pleasure today? Thank God
for them.

Taste: Think back
over what you ate
and drank today.
What flavors and
textures did you
enjoy? Thank God
for them.

Smell: Freshly mown grass reminds us
of summer; a certain perfume or
cologne may remind us of a loved one
or friend; the smell of a certain food
can conjure up places and experiences
from our past.

What good smells came your way
today? What happy thoughts did they
trigger? Thank God for them.

Touch: Our days are filled with
touch. We brush our hair and
feel its softness. We hold a
mug of warm tea. We
splash cool water on our
face on a hot day.

What special experiences
did you have today thanks
to your sense of touch? Thank
God for them.

In everything give
thanks.

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Photo credits: pg 1 Peter Dahlgren via Flickr; Pg 2 David Hilgart via Flickr; page 3 (bottom left) Jean Schweitzer via Flickr; page 7 (top) Lars Plougman via Flickr,
(bottom) Microsoft Clipart; Page 8 Miika Silfverberg via Flickr. All other photos in public domain. Text courtesy of Activated magazine.