Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can have profound effects on our lives. That's why I loved taking part in today's challenge that is based on the one-word intention: GRATITUDE.
The yoga teacher recommends that we make a gratitude list and write down a minimum of 50 things that we're grateful for and try to be as specific as possible.
Making a gratitude list of things we are thankful for is an excellent way to boost our mood, increase our sense of wellbeing, and cultivate a more positive outlook on life.
This kind of exercise can also help us appreciate the blessings that we have and be more mindful of the good in our lives.
When we make a list of the things we are grateful for, we focus our attention on the positive aspects of our lives. This helps us to cultivate a sense of contentment and joy.
We start to value what we have, rather than focusing on what we don't have.
So here's a list of what I'm grateful for:
-My health (this seems to be the most basic way to start a gratitude list but it's true)
-My family (Even though we had complicated moments but I'm grateful for them)
-My friends (I don't have a lot of friends but I have supportive friends and I'm grateful for each one of them)
-When a friend says "I saw this and remember you" I believe this is one of my favorite things to hear.
-When I get random texts or calls to make sure I'm doing okay.
-When a friend recommends me a good movie or a good book
-My Ewan Mitchell autograph <3
- My job (it's freelance and that's what I like most about it)
-My home (having a safe and beautiful home is something to be extremely grateful for)
-My ability and will to learn (I love learning and I'm grateful for being able to learn)
-A delicious meal (I love food and food improves my mood instantly)
-When I choose an outfit and remember a good moment associated with it.
-Finding new music (music has a very important role in my life)
-My laugh (I love to laugh and I love to see people's reactions to my laugh)
-Making other people laugh (I love love love making other people happy)
-My ability to love (no matter what I have experienced I have never lost my ability to love)
-My cats (they're the sunshine in my life)
-When my cats choose to sit next to me (a special moment)
-When my cats purr (this sound has healing powers)
-When my cats fall asleep after the zoomies (a peaceful time)
-My dog (he's the cutest dog ever)
-When my dog welcomes me home (sweetest moment)
-When my dog tries to cheer me up when I'm sad (he senses my mood)
-When my dog gives me kisses (never fails in making me smile)
-Sunny days (I love sunshine it's an instant mood booster for me)
-Rainy days (is there anything more soothing than the sound of the rain?)
-Clouds on a sunny day (when it's a really hot day and clouds provide shade to make it less hot)
-Staring at the stars (I love staring at the stars I used to do that a lot)
-Taking pictures of the moon (especially the full moon, I love taking pictures of it)
-How trees sway when it's windy (and the sounds tree leaves make)
-Sunset (watching the sunset especially on the beach in Bali. One of my favorite moments of my life)
-Sunrise (watching the sunrise when everything around me is peaceful is something I really cherish)
-Flowers (I adore flowers and my phone is filled with pictures of flowers)
-Sound of birds singing (that's something that always makes me smile)
-Iced coffee (my favorite)
-A hot shower
-A peaceful nap
-Giving and receiving a big hug
- A smile from a stranger (the other day a woman smiled at me and that was so heartwarming)
- Giving and receiving a compliment (genuine compliments make my heart full of joy)
-My car (I love my car, it takes me to beautiful places)
-My travels (I love traveling and can't wait to resume my travels)
-A cool breeze on a hot day
- A walk in nature (I love walks and I'm lucky enough to live somewhere where I can walk and enjoy nature)
-My cozy blankets
-A peaceful night’s sleep (I need it to function well the next day)
-A yummy breakfast
-A good conversation with a friend that goes on effortlessly for hours.
-A hot cup of cocoa (especially before bed)
-Shopping and finding an item that I was looking for.
-A day of relaxation (a day where I do nothing except relax)
-Exploring creativity (it can be very fun)
Making a gratitude list of things we are thankful for and recognizing the blessings in our lives is an important practice that can help us cultivate a more positive outlook on life.
It can help us to appreciate the good in our lives, be more mindful of our blessings, and foster a deeper connection to ourselves. So, take the time to make a gratitude list and start to appreciate the good in your life.
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