Gratitude

Being positive is good, especially when you compare it to being negative. Being a realist is maybe even more relatable for some. As life deals tough times we can appreciate and deepen our gratitude for the great times. As life brings great times, we appreciate and fully grasp all that they are. We see great times differently and instead of “those were the days” maybe these are the days as well?Ever hear someone say, “ It could always be worse”? I have. I have said it. It does seem to help frame context.

Life is absolutely great but life is also absolutely challenging. We can appear to be tough and durable and other times we can appear to be less than. Where does the truth sit? Maybe perceptions are less important. What matters is grabbing on to the good as we find it. In a wave of uncertainty we can still reach for gratitude.

Accompanying our tough times with more gratitude can be helpful. Things that help me are praying, getting in the word and helping others. Witnessing and listening to those who are also struggling or even struggling more than we are can give us more gratitude as well. Verbalizing all the things we are grateful for or making a list are two ways we can be in gratitude. I have a wall hanger that says “Gratitude turns what we have into enough”. I appreciate this reminder.