They say when you’re thankful, your tank will always be full. But the truth is, with gratitude, your tank doesn’t just stay full, it overflows.
I began intentionally writing my gratitude in 2019. One day, my little nephew read my journal and asked, “Aunty, why do you always write your prayer?” I smiled at him, because it was true. Gratitude can be our prayer. And when our prayer is made of gratitude, we barely carry a care in the world.
The more I wrote, the more reasons I found to be grateful, content, and positive. Some days it was the air I breathed, other days it was the simple, miraculous working of my mind, my creativity, and my ability to think clearly.
The more I stayed grateful for the mundane, the sharper my intuition became. Gratitude taught me to look for the good even in seemingly bad situations. I became more grounded, more patient, less judgmental, and far more empathetic toward people I would have once been irritated with.
Staying grateful has kept my emotions steady and has compelled me to savor the present moment. Even now, I am deeply grateful to be sharing this journey, how gratitude has shaped me into who I am today, and why it is so important to practice it with intention.
Practical Everyday Ways to Stay Grateful
Look for what went well. Even if plans fail, notice what still worked out.Reframe your perspective. For example: you miss the bus after running to catch it. Instead of sulking, think, “I got unexpected exercise that boosted my heart rate and breathing. Another bus will come, and I’ll still reach where I need to be, right on time.”
It is incredible how a simple shift in perspective can leave you feeling better, while life itself aligns to work in your favor.
You fall ill and must rest in a hospital bed? Gratitude reminds you, your body forced you to slow down, saving you from worse. Some people do not get that warning.
Gratitude will not always give us a perfect life, but it will always give us something to hold onto.
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