Daily Grattitude

Today I am Grateful for ...

One of the things I believe to help me maintain my focus is Gratitude.

I began Practicing Gratitude several years ago after watching Oprah discuss it on one of her shows.

At the time I did not much feel like being grateful, I remember I was going through a rough patch that I lacked conviction I would get through, in spite of this I bought a Grattitude Journal and began to think of the things I could indeed be grateful for.

My List probably looked like this

Today I am Grateful for Breath

Today I am grateful for Health

Today I am grateful for my home

Today I am grateful for my son

Today I am grateful to be alive

Today I am grateful to live in America

Today I am grateful for all I have survived

Today I am grateful for the bills which are paid

Today I am grateful for my faith in God

Today I am grateful for my sanity

A pretty basic List I must agree, although the most important idea was to think of 10 things each day that I was grateful for.

In time my lists began to change and my Humility and understanding in all challenges and life lessons grew.

Perhaps you might like to try a gratitude Journal today and make it a part of your own daily ritual.

If you cannot do anything else for yourself to feel centered each day you can find the time to do this.

I most enjoy my Gratitude journal when I read back all the things I have overcome and really begin to notice how far I have come.

It is surprising what happens when you keep moving one foot in front of the other.

Perhaps tonight you will run a lovely Bubble bath and light a scented candle and take a moment to reflect on the 10 things you are grateful for.

It all begins with One thing ... Take your time and focus on gratitude today.

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