One of the first things we're taught as children *hopefully* is to have manners. "Please" and "thank you" are instilled in us at an early age, especially once we begin socializing and interacting with our teachers, care-givers, and peers.
As we grow older, "Thank you's" might become somewhat of a second nature - thanking our server at a restaurant, thanking someone for a gift.
Thing is, our lives are FULL of blessings and gifts that we completely take for granted.
Gratitude becomes more of a formality than a sincere appreciation.
If you noticed, there is now a "Gratitude" tab on the main menu (up there on the right).
There, I'll be keeping a list of things, big and small, that I am thankful for in my daily life. Some things may seem significant, others may seem trivial, but I firmly believe in being grateful for even the smallest of blessings. I may also add in quotes or other things I find about being thankful. I'll post there each day, and hope that you will join me. Comment your gratitude, or keep it in a journal for yourself. I've seen people who have taken a photo each day of something to add to their gratitude list. Whatever works for you. The purpose is to become more mindful of each small blessing you come across. In noticing the smaller blessings, we become more positive thinkers! See if you can, even just for the week, come up with one thing per day that you are thankful for. If you're really feeling up to it, keep a gratitude journal for a month!! OR HEY!? GET CRAZY!!! DO IT FOR A YEAR!!! Then look back every so often at all the amazing things in your life. Remember the day, what happened, and how you felt. Spend some time reliving that moment, breathing in the memory and optimism of it. You won't regret it.
As we grow older, "Thank you's" might become somewhat of a second nature - thanking our server at a restaurant, thanking someone for a gift.
Thing is, our lives are FULL of blessings and gifts that we completely take for granted.
Gratitude becomes more of a formality than a sincere appreciation.
If you noticed, there is now a "Gratitude" tab on the main menu (up there on the right).
There, I'll be keeping a list of things, big and small, that I am thankful for in my daily life. Some things may seem significant, others may seem trivial, but I firmly believe in being grateful for even the smallest of blessings. I may also add in quotes or other things I find about being thankful. I'll post there each day, and hope that you will join me. Comment your gratitude, or keep it in a journal for yourself. I've seen people who have taken a photo each day of something to add to their gratitude list. Whatever works for you. The purpose is to become more mindful of each small blessing you come across. In noticing the smaller blessings, we become more positive thinkers! See if you can, even just for the week, come up with one thing per day that you are thankful for. If you're really feeling up to it, keep a gratitude journal for a month!! OR HEY!? GET CRAZY!!! DO IT FOR A YEAR!!! Then look back every so often at all the amazing things in your life. Remember the day, what happened, and how you felt. Spend some time reliving that moment, breathing in the memory and optimism of it. You won't regret it.