"I like to believe that there is some reason that things happen that we just cannot see or understand. And that maybe someday we will get to understand. Until then, the only thing I can think to do is live my life with as much grace as possible and maintain a sense of humor. "
I lifted the above information from SecretLife's blog. She is a very sweet lady, and comments on a lot of blogs each day. She also looks out for her sister who has been ill for some time.
Here are the things she had to say about gratitude:...
"I read a book years ago titled "Simple Abundance" by Sarah Ban Breathnach."
"The book is about discovreing the oft-overlooked richness of everyday life by practicing gratitude."
You actually have to "practice" by writing down, daily, the things you are grateful for.
I kept a journal for the better part of a year. Each night I would reflect back over the day and come up with something to be thankful for. It's kind of a positive thinking exercise. Everyone has something to be grateful for in each day. The trick is to recognize this.
Even after I stopped keeping my journal, I found I'd still think about my blessings each night before I went to sleep. I guess it became a habit.
Anyway, today, as I was driving home from taking my sister to the neuro-chemo doctor, I was composing my list:
I am grateful that my sister's cat scan was clean, and that she has 3 months
until the next one to enjoy life and forget about brain cancer.
I am grateful that my mother is still vibrant and strong at 81.
I am grateful my children are healthy. I cannot say that loud enough. I'm
thankful that they are beautiful and intelligent and loving despite my many shortcomings.
I'm grateful that both my husband and I are employed and can provide for our family.
I'm grateful for the past 2 weeks of beautiful cool mornings and evenings. And the amazing sunshine in between.
"The book is about discovreing the oft-overlooked richness of everyday life by practicing gratitude."
You actually have to "practice" by writing down, daily, the things you are grateful for.
I kept a journal for the better part of a year. Each night I would reflect back over the day and come up with something to be thankful for. It's kind of a positive thinking exercise. Everyone has something to be grateful for in each day. The trick is to recognize this.
Even after I stopped keeping my journal, I found I'd still think about my blessings each night before I went to sleep. I guess it became a habit.
Anyway, today, as I was driving home from taking my sister to the neuro-chemo doctor, I was composing my list:
I am grateful that my sister's cat scan was clean, and that she has 3 months
until the next one to enjoy life and forget about brain cancer.
I am grateful that my mother is still vibrant and strong at 81.
I am grateful my children are healthy. I cannot say that loud enough. I'm
thankful that they are beautiful and intelligent and loving despite my many shortcomings.
I'm grateful that both my husband and I are employed and can provide for our family.
I'm grateful for the past 2 weeks of beautiful cool mornings and evenings. And the amazing sunshine in between.
