“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” ~Cynthia OzickHow often do you pause to appreciate what you have in life?
When I was young, I took things for granted. I believe many other kids did so, as well. After all, we were young and we didn’t know what life could be like on the other side.
One thing we took for granted was education. In my country, it’s compulsory for all kids to go to school, so it was a given. We never thought about how lucky we were to be educated.
We also took our teachers for granted. We never thought about how lucky we were to have teachers who cared for our growth so much, and poured their heart and soul into their lessons.
Then slowly as I grew up, I began to appreciate things around me more. As I saw more and more of the world out there, I realized all the things I’d been given are not rights, but privileges.
I realized that being literate is a not a right, but a gift. I realized there is a lot of war and violence in the world, and I’m lucky to live in a country where it’s safe and peaceful. I realized there are people out there who don’t have their five senses, and to have mine is a gift.
I realized the world is so beautiful, and we’re lucky to live in such an amazing world.
Sometimes it’s easy to feel bad because you’re going through a tough time in life. However, remember that no matter how bad your situation may seem, there are tens of thousands of things to be grateful for in life.
One of the prime reasons behind people’s constant discontent with life is not appreciating what you already possess. There are millions of things to be thankful for, and you will find them once to dig a little deeper into your life.
Millions are still deprived of necessities for survival. These people have to fight a constant battle each day to meet both ends, and even then, they find deep things to be thankful for.
The sad fact is that even though people struggling daily are right in front of us, we become oblivious towards them. Why? Because somewhere deep down, we don’t want to relate or compare to them. The truth is that such people help us identify some of the most unique things to be thankful for.
Being thankful for all those things that we don’t have to fight for is extremely important so that you learn to treasure what you have. The path to happiness and well-being would only begin from gratitude.
Good health doesn’t necessarily mean the absence of any ailment.
Even when you have certain health issues, you should remember that things could worsen. If you don’t believe it, then make a quick visit to the nearest hospital’s ICU unit, and you will realize how blessed you are. Be thankful that your predicament is nothing compared to them.
If you have something in your bank account, you are richer than many others burdened with debt and cash crisis.
Even when you have less buck than others, always remember that some people struggle to earn what you do. Be thankful that you have been blessed more than numerous others.
In your life, if you managed to build a strong foundation of friendship with a few, then you are blessed.
One of the great things you can be grateful for today is that you have friends who will stand by you in difficult times.
People often complain about their parents, but they don’t realize that fact at least they have them.
No family is perfect, and the effort that one makes to keep each other happy counts. If you cannot find it in your heart, be thankful that your parents gave you life.
You might be wondering what’s so good about weekends since everyone gets one? We would say you haven’t seen the world with open eyes yet!
Check out the lives of people living in poverty. They don’t get proper rest during the weekdays since they have to work double shifts or overtime to feed their loved ones.
Free weekend might seem as a minor advantage, but it’s definitely one of the things to be grateful for.
Having shelter over the head is a luxury.
It does not matter whether the house is small, big, rented, or owned. The fact that you have a place to reside and rest is one of the biggest things to be grateful for in life.
Technology has blessed us with various things, and one such thing that makes our lives easier and more comfortable is cars.
Imagine the amount of time it would take to get work done without cars?
You get to connect with your loved ones using cell phones anywhere and anytime.
Rewind 100 years, and people were not blessed with such a luxury. One can easily find in their heart to be thankful for the cell phones that make life so much better.
But, be careful, one can easily start over using it, and forget the real life communication and friends.
About 187 million people across globe were unemployed in 2019 and the number is expected to rise to about 205 million in 2024.
But you have a place to work and provide for your family through employment. What if it was not available? You will no more be able to have a routine that helps you feed your loved ones. Be grateful that you have employment.
In times when we have nothing, it can be hard to find something to be thankful for. I mean, if you’ve lost your loved ones, your job, your home, what’s there to be thankful for?
Apparently, there are a lot of things to be grateful for, even when the universe seems to conspire against us. We just need to look past our troubles and see the glass as half full rather than half-empty.
That’s easier said than done, you may say. Yes, finding something positive out of all this chaos is not easy. But if we make gratitude a habit, then it’s definitely possible.
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