Being Thankful

Just being a week away from Thanksgiving...I believe it's appropriate to blog on thankfulness.

The obstacle

The problem is that when things are given to us over and over, we start taking them for granted or we forget being appreciative of what we receive.

You can overcome this tendency by dedicating some time daily just to be thankful.


How?

Simply sit somewhere where you are not disturbed. Think of anything you have (examples below).

It is not a matter of comparison, but think for a second about the millions of people who are not blessed with what you have, or are simply in a worse condition than you. Realize that you could easily not have had all the things you do have.

Say "thanks" internally. Some people like saying "thanks" loudly. You can use thankful phrases to express what you are grateful for, or find inspiration in thankful quotes. You can start a gratitude journal in which to record what you are thankful for, or you could also have a gratitude rock.


Examples of what you can be thankful for:


Simply walking or having any sense (smell, sight...).




Friends, relatives, a spouse, a partner, someone that appreciates your company, even a pet.


Possessions: clothes, a car, a house, a computer, a watch, a TV, etc.


Your job! If you like it, then wonderful; if you do not like it, realize that it still gives you money that allows you to build your life.


Your health. You may have more or less problems with your body, but you are here, you are breathing, you are alive.


Food. Do you starve daily? Do you have problems to obtain food? Many people do.


Just start the day with each foot sliding out of bed while saying "Thank" as your left foot hits the ground and "You" as your right foot hits the ground. Thank you....because I am ALIVE! Its a gift....use it.