Day 4 - Gratitude

We all have been told the most powerful thing in the world is love but what people do not say is the second best thing which is GRATITUDE. So what is gratitude ? or rather what does it mean to you ? a month back I had been to the book launch of Mandira Bedi’s “Happy For No Reason” and I could see her with so much enthusiasm and joy. Just standing there holding my book to be signed by her made me so happy, it made me grateful for being there at that moment. Your gratitude is one of the definition of how grounded you are. Look at the things around you, people, tangible, intangible whatever it is how much had it changed you are the elements you are living. Well, that’s gratitude for me.

I have started my gratitude journal from past 1 year and it has always helped me stay optimistic and appreciative of things, people and many other things everyday. We often forget our blessings and go on a long journey of quest to find what we need. We search, put all our efforts, mental strength, physical strength and what not to get things not necessary. In this we find ourselves bruised, broken and disappointed. These mean nothing at the end of it all, but what have we gained is the experience of not making the same mistake again. 

But the truth of life is that it’s always been there within you and around you. Search within and you will find great treasures. Observe and be grateful of things surrounding you and you will find the most beautiful things in life. 

Here are few things I am grateful for:

1. I am grateful for having a Mac to do my work.
2. I am grateful of the situation out there, because of which I am able to reflect on me better and develop my self-discipline.
3. I am grateful for the never ending love and support from my family.
4. I am grateful for the good music which makes me feel happy during tough times.
5. I am grateful to Cult for their live classes which make me a fitter everyday.
6. I am grateful for friends who video call me everyday.
7. I am grateful for the being alive today.
8. I am grateful for having access to streaming sites.
9. I am grateful for the trees around me that give me sound sleep at night.
10. I am grateful to my parents for making me a better person with their value system.

There’s always something to be grateful for, what are you grateful for today :) ? List your 10 grateful things

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