Finding Gratitude in Everything

As November comes around it is important to remember to spend extra time thinking of all we are grateful for.   In the rush of the day, as the months and years fly by, we get so caught up in living that we don’t spend time reflecting and appreciating all it is we have.  

It’s hard sometimes to be grateful when we’ve had a rough day at work, the kids are bouncing off the walls, the car broke down and you can’t afford to fix it, or you’ve lost someone you love.  Things we have no control over happen without us getting a say in how the day may go.  It is important to remember to be in the present moment, and know we cannot change what has happened within the day, but we can sit down and reflect on all the good.  

For the month of November, try to set aside some quiet time at the end of each day and think of all that you are grateful for.  Put a journal next to your bed, and before you go to sleep think of one thing that you are grateful for and jot it down.  Then on your bad days you can look back and think how beautiful life really is. 

I am grateful for this breath, I am grateful for my three beautiful and healthy children, I am grateful for each snuggle, kiss, hug and "I love you" my children give to me, I am grateful for my husband that is always there to comfort me on my bad days, I am grateful for my parents who have always been supportive of my journey, I am grateful to have a roof over my head, clean water, warm sheets, clothes on my back, I am grateful for this life.  

Now, what are you grateful for?

Namaste,

Jesse