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REFLECT PRACTICE GRATITUDE

What are your thankful for?

Sometimes it’s easier to focus on what we don’t have, rather than what we do have. It’s important to take time out and remember all of the things to be thankful for that many of us take for granted.

Here are things to be thankful for in your everyday life. These are great reminders to treasure everything you have.

Good health

Even if you’re health isn’t great, it could be worse and you likely still have some working parts to be thankful for.

Money in the bank

Having just a few coins makes you richer than most people on Earth.

Good friends

Often, it’s the quality of friendships, not the quantity.

Freedom of religion

Being able to worship, whomever and however you want, is something many people don’t ever experience.

Your parents

Even if they’re dysfunctional, they gave you life.

Mistakes

If we never made mistakes, we wouldn’t learn much so it is one of those things we should be thankful for.

Fresh air

Being able to step outside and breathe in fresh air is a good reminder how many little things we should be thankful for.

Laughter

Without laughter, the world would be a sad place.

Safety and security

Being able to wake up without immense fear frees us up to really live life.

Sunshine

The sun’s warmth can brighten any day.

Time

Although we often don’t think there’s enough of it, time is something we shouldn’t take for granted.

Music

Music brings out new emotions.

Clean water

Many people on earth lack access to clean water.

Love

The world sure would be a different place if we lacked the ability to love.

Books

Books provide an opportunity to enter another world all from the comfort of your own home.

Kindness of strangers

Never take the kindness of a stranger for granted.

Pain

Without pain, it would be difficult to appreciate life’s joys.

Freedom of speech

Being able to express your thoughts and feelings freely should never be taken for granted.

Wisdom

Thankfully, we grow smarter over time.

Sunsets

Sunsets are a reminder that we should enjoy the simple things in life.

Eyesight

Being able to see allows us to view the world’s beauty.

Air conditioning

Staying cool on a hot day is something people wouldn’t have dreamed about in past centuries.

Children

Watching children laugh, grow, and dream can keep things in perspective.

Challenges

Without challenges in life, we wouldn’t be the people we are now.

Vaccines

Many of us wouldn’t be alive without today’s vaccinations.

Armed Forces

Our lives would likely be very different if we didn’t have protection from the armed forces. Realizing all the things you should be thankful for is the first step. Practicing gratitude is what you should do daily.

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