Well today, is the day after Thanksgiving. The day where we are supposed to give thanks for the things we are grateful for and share the time with family or loved ones.
But gratitude is not just for thanksgiving.
We can feel grateful on any day. Any day can be the day when we express gratitude for the things in our lives to be grateful for. Any day when we are feeling overwhelmed by life’s circumstances we can mark a day on our calendar to focus on our gratitude. It has the possibility of grounding us in the present and giving us hope for the future.
Things to be Grateful For
The sun is shining.
The rain is falling.
The breeze is blowing.
The snow is falling.
I am alive.
I am breathing.
I have a supportive partner.
I have wonderful children.
I have a loving family.
I have loving friends.
Fall is here.
Winter is coming.
Spring was blooming.
Summer was memorable.
The past is in the past.
The present is here right now.
The future will be bright.
I believe in myself.
I am proud of myself.
I can smile at myself.
I can laugh at myself.
I am caught up on laundry.
My vacuum cleaner is not clogged.
I remembered to fill the dishwasher last night.
My family put their laundry away.
I have a job.
I have my health.
I have food in my cupboard.
I have a place to sleep at night.
I found positive sprinkles today.
I found reasons to smile today.
I found laughter today.
Kindness.
Love.
Hope.
Adventure.
Excitement.
Surprises.
Friendship.
Memories.
Heartbreak.
Grief.
Life.
Death.
Hope.
Books.
Movies.
Music.
Podcasts.
Stories.
Conversations.
Tears.
Laughter.
Hugs.
Favourite things.
Favourite places.
Favourite flavours.
Favourite people.
New experiences.
New adventures.
New friends.
New messes.
And so many more.