There is always something to be grateful for..
Seems simple..right? I know first hand what it feels like to forget what you’re grateful for. Some days it’s hard to see through what’s going wrong, and see all the things that are going right.
But gratitude is the quickest way to turn around a thought. A mood. A day. Your life!
Do you ever just see those people that radiate being alive! I had the privilege of listening to a conversation yesterday with one of those people. You could just tell, he was so appreciative of his life, his experiences, his opportunities. He was full of energy and it just felt good to hear him talk. And by no means did he have it easy, he had had a rough start to life. He had learned to see things a new way. He was grateful.
Being grateful has a way of bringing you more things, people, and opportunities to be grateful for.
If we could start each day with a grateful heart, and finding all the things throughout our day we can be grateful for, I think we would be surprised at how things change and start to show up for us.
So the challenge is, for starters, wake up each morning and list 3 things you’re grateful for. If this is hard at first, pay attention to the not so obvious, obvious ones. The things we take for granted…
Our bed and the good night’s sleep it gave us. For the person you get to wake up next to. Or if that isn’t a reality, for having the whole bed to yourself! Our home. Our pets. The water we drink. The cup of coffee we have. –I know I’m grateful for that!
And really feel it. Feel how good that bed felt, the pillow under your head, the softness of the sheets, the coziness and warmth that shields you from the crisp air just beyond them. The way your dog greets you in the morning. The way he loves you and protects you. The way he asks you to pet him. How he even follows you to the bathroom!
How that coffee tastes, the warm sweetness of it. Grateful for the feeling. Like a warm embrace deep within your soul.
Try to feel the gratitude, not just list your 3 things and go about your day hating everything else. I would be curious, if this changes anything for you. You just might be surprised.
I say try it! What have we got to lose? We can go back to being grumpy next week.
I would also like to express my gratitude for each and every one of you. For being a part of my tribe, for your love and support and for showing up with me every single week.
In love and light and feeling grateful!
I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback. How does this work for you? Do you notice a change? Do you feel better? What is on your list? Comment below, you can also watch my video on this discussion here.
We could all use the support of community. Like minded souls to connect with, now more than ever. Let’s love, support, and uplift each other!
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