There is so much to be grateful for.
It is so easy to get caught in the haze of day to day troubles. We stress and worry and get ourselves worked up over small things, that after a while, can seem quite big. We can get so worked up in fact, that we forget that those things that can seem quite big, are actually very, very small. So small in the big picture. When put up against what really matters. Our families, our health, community, our home, that we get to be a part of this amazing life. That irritating thing, that stressful thing, melts away in the sight of these things.
That doesn't mean our problems are just dismissed, but how many things could you actually just let go? How many things would crumble apart if you didn't worry over it, or stress about it, or let it drive you crazy? Not a lot-if any.
When we go back to the basics, to what matters, life is overwhelmingly beautiful. It's just inexplainably amazing, and every single person can see it if you let yourself.
When we stop putting so much of our energy into what makes us unhappy, we will find that we have a whole lot of energy to put into what makes us happy.
I think its a great thing to incorporate into our daily lives. Expressing our gratitude. It doesn't even need to be about 'the big stuff' either. Some people keep a gratitude journal, some people incorporate social media, some people use their religion or spirituality to give thanks. There are lots of ways, but the benefit is the same. You feel better, you do better, you are better when you are grateful for what you have.
I'm grateful for so many things. I'm grateful for this space right here, and for all of YOU. Thank you for taking time out of your day for me.
Some of my favorite quotes about being grateful and making your own happiness:
Yes! I'm very grateful for all the things I have!
ReplyDeleteLove this. I am trying to really slow down, focus on the present and be grateful every day.
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ReplyDeleteP.s. Benlovesting, your blog is beautiful!
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