Developing Gratitude
Gratitude simply means showing appreciation and thankfulness for the things in life that are meaningful and valuable to us. Just taking a moment to notice and acknowledge the things we are grateful for can improve our outlook, boost our mood, and help us feel more positive in the face of challenges. Gratitude is that one quality which I try to remain consciously aware of in my daily life. Sounding simple, I remember when I first laid my hands on a book called “Magic” and tried to attempt the simple exercises to note things I felt grateful for, it seemed like a big task. May be our minds are conditioned to focus more on negative and “want” list than appreciate what we already have been bestowed with. Over the time, I learnt that like any other muscle, gratitude can too be developed by practice and exercise. Started with things like health and relationship to slowly appreciating the items I overlooked always like a simple cup of coffee made me feel grateful for the efforts of all the people from plantation to processing to packaging to delivery, the list can be endless and once we train our mind find gratitude the game gets amazing.
How does feeling grateful make you feel?
Can you list any routine thing, often overlooked earlier and for whom you can feel grateful for?
@blissart for the first 18 years of my life gratitude was not really something I ever felt. But since then I've realised that life is so precious, and this world of ours is full of beauty and magic 😁 sat in the garden under the willow tree watching the sunrise. Listening to stories others share, a beautiful flower, my guinea pigs playing, the sound of a laughing child, snow falling. Everything makes me just so grateful that I'm still here, thank you God for everything ❤ I try to keep gratitude in my heart and mind at all times ❤❤
@Tinywhisper11
isnt that awesome tiny...such activities and thoughts can make us feel so calm and at peace 😊
@blissart yep! It always warns my heart when I hear others talk about gratitude, that feeling of peace you can hear through their words ❤❤
I used to overlook the joy of a quiet morning cup of coffee. Now, I feel grateful not only for the coffee itself but also for the peaceful moment it offers and the many hands that made it possible.
@blissart Hi, I gratitude make me feel happy. For example, I try every day to find some positives things that happened during the day. When I do that, I recognize the things I did well even if it was not a good day. When I do that, I can feel better easily.
@patientShell1003
thats such an amazing experience
@blissart
Can you list any routine thing, often overlooked earlier and for whom you can feel grateful for?
My choices. Sometimes difficult decisions pay off, they just take a while to mature. Now I get to reap the rewards and they pay up every day.
@FirmWind
agree, choices seem like routine things or actions and i too never realized to b grateful for these
@blissart
Right. Helps me sleep at night, personally.
@blissart, this really got me thinking! Feeling grateful helps me feel more grounded and at peace. It shifts my focus from what I don't have to appreciating the small joys and blessings in my life. It brings a sense of contentment and helps me feel connected to the world around me.
One routine thing I often overlook is the effort that goes into making my meals. I'm grateful for the farmers, cooks, and everyone who contributes to getting food to my table.
@blissart
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on gratitude! I love how you've highlighted the transformative power of simply acknowledging what we’re thankful for. It’s amazing how shifting our focus from the negative to the positive can truly change our outlook on life.
Your journey from finding gratitude to appreciating the little things, like a cup of coffee, is inspiring! It’s so true that gratitude can be developed with practice, just like a muscle. Feeling grateful brings a sense of warmth and contentment; it really helps ground us in the present moment. Keep up your wonderful practice of gratitude; it’s a beautiful habit that enriches life! 🌟😊
@vanshikap12
thx and wish u a very happy new year