Be Grateful Everyday

There are a lot of things that each of us should be thankful for. Yet, most of the things that often consume us for most of our waking hours, and sometimes even through our slumber, are those that cause us much worry and distress. I am guilty of this, I admit. It is just too difficult to shrug off things that negatively impact things that we consider important in our lives – and this could span a whole range of concerns. We think about everything from big things like ensuring family security to little things like the weather or the traffic. And sometimes, we even fuss about things that should not be fussed about. As easy as it is to be negative, we have to exert some effort to see the other side of the coin so to speak and think positive. Positive thinking is not being complacent. It does not mean merely accepting what is dealt to you without so much as a slight resistance – no you do not sit back and languorously enjoy a cup of tea at your front porch while your collection bills are stuffing your mailbox full. Positive thinking has a lot to do with not letting the negatives bear down on you and hamper you from doing things as you should. Thinking positively allows you to get on with your life and do something to turn that negative into positive.

A little gratefulness goes a long way in keeping such a positive state of mind. When things seem hopeless, feel grateful for the life that you still have and everything else you have left to still get you going. You might be nearing bankruptcy but at least you are still alive and physically capable of doing something about your condition. Get off your hindside and find out what you can do to alleviate your situation. You might find that things will be harder and more challenging. But, if you keep on moving, there is no way that you cannot get out of your predicament. Sooner rather than later, you will find that you have hurdled the challenge and are able to enjoy some liberties again. Ridding your mind of the negatives and replacing them with gratefulness allows you to have more room in there to think about moving forward and overcoming each and every challenge that comes your way.

When you feel like you are so tired about battling life’s trials, take a deep breath and practice gratefulness. Acknowledge your trials and then think about all the other things you have to be grateful for in your life. For the depressed and desolate, it would really be hard to stir feelings of thankfulness. It would perhaps take some intervention for this to happen. For most people, however, there really is nothing difficult about giving way to gratefulness. When you are truly grateful, it is not difficult to mobilize yourself and continue living in spite of. “Life is like a box of chocolates” as Forrest Gump said. “You’ll never know what you are going to get.” Yet, it is always an overwhelmingly heartwarming feeling that overcomes anyone who receives a beautifully packaged box of chocolates. The act of consuming each one, whatever it might be, is often equally pleasurable. Be grateful for life and everything it brings, ready for all the pleasures, both expected and unexpected, along the way.