Practicing grateful living means approaching each day with awareness and appreciation— a gentle reminder that tunes my heart to life's quiet blessings. It's not just about listing what I'm thankful for, but about letting gratitude shape how I see and respond to life. To me, gratitude is more than saying "Thank you."; I see it as a way of living.
Oftentimes, I have found myself saying "Thank you" (silently and aloud), pausing to realize what's actually going right, and using gratitude to reset my mood.
As for what I might be most thankful for today, well, the list I have made is based on what have brought me calm, joy, and purpose. And it includes:
✓ Grateful for breath—for the chance to begin again with purpose, the privilege of waking up with energy everyday and a sense of direction to face the world's challenge is one big gratitude I exercise.
✓ Grateful for having a loving family to return to after a long, stressful day—for the warmth of holding my children close, helping them with the little things, sharing laughter that melts away my worries, and kissing them goodnight as they drift to sleep. These simple moments remind me how blessed I am and how grateful I am for how love actually turns even the hardest days into something beautiful.
✓ I am grateful for the people who trust me— having a moment of laughter or connection with someone or a client; the fulfilling feeling I get for making someone feel better, find calm, clarity and eventually share a sincere smile and laughter brings me profound joy.
✓ I am grateful for the children I coach—being able to satisfy their curiosity and help contribute to their growth and development is also something I am grateful for.
✓ I am also grateful for the opportunity to make a difference, however small.
✓ Finally, being alive and well enough to reflect on gratitude is enough to be grateful for.
In practicing gratitude, I learn that happiness isn't something to chase; it's something to notice and share. Gratitude transforms small living into meaningful living.
This is my response to the third question by @ifarmgirl for the 261st edition of the @ladiesofhive community contest.
Thank you, @ifarmgirl, for this reflection exercise.
SEE YOU SOON WITH MORE REFLECTIONS