One of the most unforgettable statements I heard is, "Not all days are good, but there's something good every day.
An Elementary public school teacher shared that statement during their In-Service training in 2014. I was there to give a talk about "Living Your Greatest Life," and that statement complements the subject of my discussion.
Yes, life may be full of uncertainties, ups and downs, doubts, and miseries. However, when we reflect on our lives, there are many things to be grateful for.
We may not celebrate Thanksgiving daily, but there's always a reason to step back and see life from a new perspective—through gratitude. It's a transformative force that can inspire us to see the beauty in every day.
Feeling grateful for life begins when we recognize all the blessings we've received in any form and in any way. Living each day with a grateful heart not only attracts new opportunities and great chances, but also empowers us to create miracles and destroy obstacles. That's the power of gratitude we shouldn't take for granted.
In times of sorrow and low, expressing gratitude lets us redirect our attention to a more positive mindset. It recalibrates our feelings to those that make us compassionate, understanding, altruistic, and loving.
The lens of gratitude is always on us. We experience falling, but we can rise to fight again. We believe in ourselves that we can break barriers and live a fearless life as we begin.
With gratitude, we open our hearts to extraordinary living. We learn to be more forgiving, to give more than we receive, and to share even a little of what we can afford to give.
With gratitude, we become more loving. We learn to give even when we have nothing. We open our hearts even when we are hurting. Gratitude teaches us to offer, to share, to love, and to care, even in the face of challenges, fostering a sense of compassion in us.
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