For the last three nights I have been writing a short list of things I am grateful for for that day. When I started the first night, I could only barely think of ten things. I think this is really sad. Of course, I didn't put things like "breathing" or "my vision" or "my health" on there and I really could have because I am grateful for those things too, but they didn't even cross my mind. The next night, I thought of eleven. Last night I thought of fifteen!
For me, I think this is a good practice because it brings me back to myself and takes me on a positive journey throughout the day and lets me realize that I am a blessed person. Sometimes I tend to get really wrapped up in the few things that are not going right that I forget to notice the hundreds of things around me that make life wonderful for me. I hope never go a night without being thankful for my child. She did make the list, all three nights- above breathing and seeing and being alive and healthy.
