I know this is a trendy concept right now, but maybe there is something to it. \u00a0I am working on feeling gratitude instead of impatience, frustration, and even anger. \u00a0All those negative emotions were building up and I was not happy. \u00a0I think it does make a difference with how I feel, emotionally, mentally, and physically. \u00a0There were times I felt “sick” because of the negative emotion I was feeling. \u00a0It makes sense that these are considered to be toxic, because that is very much how it feels.<\/p>\n
And it’s not to say that it’s easy. \u00a0I suppose it’s as the saying goes: anything worth having is worth working towards. \u00a0Also, people are – and should be – a constant work-in-progress. \u00a0If we learned it all by the time we were 20, or 40 or 60, what’s the purpose?<\/p>\n
So everyday, at some point, I will find something to be grateful for. \u00a0Some days it’s a struggle, but when I really focus on this thing, this idea, this moment where I can find something that brings me joy, that makes me appreciate what I have, what I can offer, what I do, then it grows. \u00a0It can be something basic, like taking a shower. \u00a0Yet how many people cannot shower. \u00a0How many people cannot afford to shower, and\/or don’t have access to a shower? \u00a0Is the water always warm, like mine? \u00a0Can they use pretty scented soap and shampoo, and enjoy the feel of a loofah all over their body? \u00a0From there, it doesn’t have to stop. \u00a0You can take those feelings and do something good with them. \u00a0Volunteer at a homeless shelter, or donate funds. \u00a0Buy these products and give them to places that need them. \u00a0Raise awareness. \u00a0Give something back.<\/p>\n
So gratitude can start with just a feeling, and become something more. \u00a0That’s why I feel it’s so important to experience it everyday. \u00a0Because it becomes something tangible, and creates something amazing.<\/p>\n
I’m sure I will be writing something more about Gratitude again. \u00a0Perhaps where it’s taken me. \u00a0What I’ve learned from it. \u00a0How I can become more like the person I want to be.<\/p>\n
What are you grateful for?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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