I am hoping this post finds you well. I am doing great today! Can't complain about one thing except the Weight Watcher ice cream bars that I bought. I was pumped to see an ice cream bar that had one gram of fat and eighty calories. I opened the box up to find that each bar was not too much larger than my thumb. Depressing. I digress. :)
Today, I have decided to write about an idea that I am going to start today. I invite all of you to try it with me. Each day I am reminded how precious life really is and how I need to truly soak up each second. While I may have my issues and trials, I have been blessed beyond compare, and I would be ungrateful if I didn't spend time each day expressing my gratitude.
Oprah, my life Yoda, has talked for years about keeping a gratitude journal. It may sound silly to some, but apparently all those who do this find themselves so much happier at the end of the day. Not only do you take time to reflect on what happened to you during the day, you also force yourself to be aware of little blessings as they happen to you, whether that be someone holding the door for you or receiving a call from a loved one. I truly feel awareness is the key to a happy life. We are keenly aware of any negatives that invade our lives, and we often spend much time dwelling on why it happened and what that means for the future. We are not, however, as aware of the many great things that happen to us each day. Attitude is a choice. I don't care what anyone says; it is. If you choose to be happy and focus on the positives, you'll be a happier person. It is that simple. Life is a gift. Downfalls and tragedies are inevitable in our lives, just try not to only focus on those details.
Each night before you go to sleep, let's both keep a gratitude journal. Write 3-5 different things that you're grateful for. Try to be specific. I am going to do mine for you today as an example. :)
Just be happy. Notice the little blessings that surround you each day. Focus on the positives, and love each day that you're here!
Go do good things,
BT
Gratitude journal 7/21/12
1. I am grateful for the letter I received today from a college friend. It was nice to know that she thought of me.
2. I am grateful that I get to go to my grandma's house and play double solitaire with her. She'll probably kick my butt, but I love that time with her.
3. I am grateful for my sunburn (I know, weird) today because even though it hurts a bit, hanging out in the sun with my friend yesterday was so much fun. :)
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