~ Be Grateful ~

“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is ‘thank you’,
it will be enough.”

- Meister Eckhart

Expressing Gratitude

fills the soul faster than anything else can. 

I know that when I am consciously aware of everything I have and give thanks for the most simple things . . . that it instantly expands my heart and soul with all the abuandance that is clearly already around me every day.  

I remember years back when I began my first Gratitude Journal, that I became so thankful for the smallest things.  My toothbrush - toothpaste - toilet paper! - the clothes on my back - food in my fridge - the comfort of a good inspiring movie, book or quote - a hug, smile, laughter - the beauty of nature - the curiosity of a child . . . endless.

Since then, I have listed something everyday that I am Grateful for.  Sometimes it's just one thing, other times it's many.  And I discovered by doing so - that JOY has become a constant companion - and - I was/am very seldom in "want" of things anymore, because . . .

I already have everything I "need" right before me every day. 

It's truly amazing.

 

Here's a challenge for today!!  : )

How about we give thanks for everything today.  Verbally, quietly . . . and not "ask" for anything.  Just give thanks and be Grateful for all that is before us.  No matter our circumstance - there is ALWAYS something to be Grateful for.  Sometimes, you just have to open your eye's a little bit more to see it. 

Then tonight list at least 5 things you were Grateful for that happened in your life today. 

p.s.... This says it better than I ever could.