I try to do this each year. I try to do it every day. Here are 45 things I am grateful for (it’s an incomplete, ever-changing list). In no particular order:
1. mountains, rivers, beaches, fields – nature
2. students
3. a job that facilitates travel and exploration
4. art
5. artists
6. klaus (and animals in general)
7. my brother and sisters
8. fresh (non gmo) vegetables (and fruits)
9. yoga
10. a community of more incredible people and friends than I can quantify
11. feminism
12. the opportunity to teach what I love
13. living in Los Angeles
14. my quirky, weird, wonderful family members (including those who are ‘family friends’ – but really are family)
15. my father’s incredible cooking, his amazing shirts, his crass sense of humor, and his annual birthday songs over the phone
16. having a garden to sit in and look at
17. the Situation Room – and all who come and do things there!
18. activists (I saw a video of a young angela davis yesterday – and cried)
19. the ability to cook – and eat – delicious things
20. friends who are willing to engage in difficult and provocative conversation
21. getting to work with really great colleagues
22. rainbows
23. moonlight
24. my friends’ kids – who radiate the most remarkable energy, and inspire me every time I hang out with them
25. artist who are parents/parents who are artists
26. all the folks who contribute to and support gallery tally
27. road trips
28. a comfy, clean, safe bed
29. a body that still can take me on amazing adventures
30. a mind that is excited about learning new things every day
31. humor – and all those who are so masterful at administering it
32. night hikes
33. (being able to) going on an adventure with no plans whatsoever – and letting the world, and circumstance dictate the outcome
34. books
35. shooting stars
36. mental and physical clarity (when I can find it!)
37. playing piano
38. good smells
39. the internet
40. curiosity
41. my eyesight
42. coffee
43. good (hiking) shoes
44. the fact that I made it to 45 (years old)
45. yesterday, today, and tomorrow
However, if you intend to discover unique beauty of Asia this summer, Vietnam tour packages will be a perfect choice for you.
Tony Di Zinno
Attitude of gratitude is what I have to practice on a constant basis or else I too feel the space for freedom of thought, movement and ideas closing in – gratitude is the key that opens the door to my liberation!
Lauren Wood
happy belated birthday!!! you are an inspiration
Svetlana Darsalia
Happy Birthday!
Svetlana Darsalia
This is remarkable, Micol!
Kireilyn Barber
Happy Birthday! All the best!
Julie Russo
Happy Birthday Micol!!!
Erika Tasini
Buon compleanno, Micol!
Faina Kumpan
Happy birthday. Best wishes!!!
El Dutche Mclane
Happiest of Birthdays my LOVELY BEAUTIFUL FRIEND-Who gave me back Horses!!! that I can never thank YOU enough for- love always kel
Elizabeth Goldman
Your list is making me so thankful for you! It is the best gift to know you for so many years, in many layers and generations, that I feel like I know this very list about you. I love you with all my heart, and it has always been that way. ✨
Micol Hebron
One for each year
Stephen K Lehmer
Only 45 ?!!!, but wow anyway. Thanks for sharing!
Micol Hebron
One for each year
Deborah Anker
Seems like yesterday! Love you and hope you have a lovely day.
Harmony Kelly
You are a special human! Thanks for taking me back to gratitude
Mary Beth Heffernan
Dear Micol, Yours is a righteous, joyous, vigilant voice, and I’m so glad you and your art are in the world! All best to you. MB
Jill Slaymaker
Happy birthday!! Keep living to the fullest!
Jill Slaymaker
I try to do this at least once a week. Helps with happiness.
Jill Slaymaker
Happy birthday!! Keep living to the fullest!
Megan Frances Abrahams
Happy Birthday to you!!
Tamarind Rossetti
Happy birthday Micol!
Dani Planto
Happy Birthday Micol!!!
Michael Giancristiano
Happy Birthday!
Brenda Oelbaum
Happy Birthday!
Reynolds N. Art
This is a great idea happy Bday
Tim Christian
Recipe for life!
Leigh McCarthy
night hikes
Claudine Stephanie
Happy Birthday!!!!!
Bo Wink
Hope you have a good day, Micol!
Mary Addison Hackett
Wonderful reminders. Happy Birthday, Micol!
Kristine Schomaker
Happy Birthday!!
Dani Dodge
Happy Birthday Micol! One thing on my list? I’m grateful for you and the art that you do that opens the eyes of people to hidden truths. You are an inspiration.
Aline Mare
hBD Micol- you are an inspiration to so many-!
Lorie Mertes
Happy happy birthday!
Sydney Croskery
Happy birthday micol!!! ❤❤❤❤
Elizabeth Tremante
xoxo Happy Birthday
January Parkos Arnall
What a beautiful tradition! Happy Birthday!
Micol Hebron
Oops…i didnt even notice that. Losing my mom so young provided a constant reminder to be grateful for the family who are here
Dwora Fried
Happy birthday Micol! You are so lucky to be able to list your dad twice in this list…..
Micol Hebron
Oops…i didnt even notice that. Losing my mom so young provided a constant reminder to be grateful for the family who are here
Sarah Celeste Bancroft
Happy happy birthday, Micol! Thank you for sharing this year’s list of gratitudes; i’m inspired by it
Claudia Parducci
Happy birthday, Micol! May this year bring belly laughs.
Marlene Catherine Picard
I am grateful for your existence and the work you do
Micol Hebron
lol! I’m not sure I want to live to 125 – but thank you! I can crtainly find 125 things to be grateful for!
Marlene Catherine Picard
Micol Hebron – it should read: Happy birthday, my dear Micol – may you find 45 good ones to add (the things and the years – until 125!!!)
Marlene Catherine Picard
Happy birthday, my you find 45 more good ones to add!!
Marlene Catherine Picard
I am grateful for your existence and the work you do
Micol Hebron
lol! I’m not sure I want to live to 125 – but thank you! I can crtainly find 125 things to be grateful for!
Marlene Catherine Picard
Micol Hebron – it should read: Happy birthday, my dear Micol – may you find 45 good ones to add (the things and the years – until 125!!!)
Lisa Dubell
Such a beautiful list! Happy Birthday, dear Micol <3
Monica Orozco
Feliz Cumpleaño! I’m grateful that you are in my Universe
Maura Mchugh
Xoxxooxxoo!!
Micol Hebron
<3
Raghubir Kaur Khalsa
Happy birthday!!
Micol Hebron
<3