Staring at an online sale I have no business participating in, I’m reminded of a few things I’ve learned about gratitude, my secret weapon when physical goods and material accomplishments aren’t living up to the hype:
Gratitude is not about denying traumatic experiences, hiding my pain, or saying everything is ok when it’s not.
Gratitude is a conscious choice to focus on the things I can appreciate right now, in the moment, for the moment.
Gratitude is a practice - which means I’ll dip in and out of it. The more I work on it, the more skilled I become. The more skilled I become, the more challenges I can take on.
Gratitude is for everyone. When I’m in a state of gratitude, I’m not only better for myself, but also for everyone around me.
Gratitude is always accessible. Because it comes from within, I don’t have to ask for permission or wait for the right time and place to get it.
Which one of these rings truest to you?