GratitudeThis year, I am trying to practice more gratitude.
If I'm being honest, I haven't had the best of luck with it. My day, most days, start at 6am, and my day doesn't end when I get home. While I would like to say I spend the rest of my evenings worshipping, moving my body, or anything else that would be productive, I don't. Most days, I scroll through whichever app finds my fingertips. This means that most of my gratitude will come from silent prayers and thank-yous, in between extra time during my day. The only problem with this is when I do have time, but don't make time, I'm rushed because I don't make the necessity a priority. I know if I prioritize my gratitude or even acknowledge it more throughout the day, my perspective from day-to-day will shift and I will see a difference. A HUGE DIFFERENCE and who doesn't want to breathe consistently? Who doesn't want to sleep better at night? Who doesn't want to have a more positive outlook? Maybe some days I feel like it's being forced, but this is something I am not used to. I am not used to saying thank you, Lord, for the small things. It's only when I'm walking through the storm that I reach for him. What happens when the rainbow comes, are you like me and forget to give thanks for making it out of the storm? For me, a routine is best and that's to know my inner self and how to stay on track. (even when it's hard) If you're like me and you need some suggestions, maybe try the following: Speaking multiple prayers in the morning and at night while in bed or having a cup of your favorite beverage. For me, my bed wasn't always a place of peace. It was a place of loneliness (that's a story for a different day), and now even though I share that bed, in my own moments I try to embrace it, silence my mind and find peace to calm my mind from the craziness through the day. Music: Change what you listen to in order to set the mood for whatever time in the day. Journal: This is huge for those with full-time jobs that need to reflect throughout the day. Maybe more praise in gratitude can help shift your day/week. Please leave a comment with your word of the year!
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