Post Written By Eugene Morgan
Sometimes our attention is focused too much on unpleasant events in our lives or in the world. We forget too soon how grateful we are to be alive.
If we just stand back and see what things that we’re grateful for, then we’ll appreciate life better than before. Some of us are grateful for our health.
Some of us might say that we’re grateful for our kids or grandkids. Some of us might say that we’re grateful for our parents.
Some of us might say that we’re grateful for our teachers that made a difference in our lives and that had life-changing effects on us personally.
Some of us might be grateful for having good friends. Some of us might be grateful for a loving pet. When we focus on the things that make us grateful, the weight of unpleasantness is lifted from our shoulders
Elinor, it also reminds me that we are not alone. It’s hard to feel joy when we’re looking down. Instead we can look up and see all what’s around us that’s positive. Thanks for commenting.
Cheers,
Eugene
Simple and true. When I’m feeling really down I keep a daily gratitude diary, and it’s also one of the things I recommend to my clients if they’re struggling with anger or depression. It reminds us of how we’re connected to others, to the Whole.