As we near the end of year that has been challenging, uncertain, and even terrifying for so many people, I realize that it may not be so easy to feel thankful.
It’s said that gratitude is the quickest route to the heart. It’s the perfect day to try it out and see if it works.
Take a few minutes today to look around, to look within, and see what you can feel thankful for. Here's my partial list:
And that's just after a few minutes of adopting this perspective.
I think what’s most impactful about the conscious practice of gratitude is the residue of contentment that lingers. It’s the acceptance of and appreciation for life as it is, the realization that what we have is enough, that we are enough.
I think I'll continue to wear the glasses of gratitude today and see where it takes me. How about you?
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