This topic was inspired from the topic Happiness Project and further inspired by my husband Pranav. The thought is that each day you note 3 things you are grateful for and it has to be 3 different things everyday. As you continue to do this, it becomes a habit. Eventually it leads to realization and acknowledgement of our blessings. Pranav is following this advice and has his own Gratitude Journal.
I have tried this mentally (and I need to make it a practice to have my own journal too). Funnily I have to really think before I note the 3 things. The expectations even from a Gratitude Journal are high!
As I snoop and read Pranav’s journal, I am amazed to see how thankful he is for very simple things – a good meal, playful times with Ashna or ever a simple hug or good beer.
The learning for me is the mindfulness of being thankful for the daily, taken for granted things. We don’t have to win a lottery everyday to be thankful! What should I not be grateful for?
I am grateful for
This moment
A quiet morning
This journal
And a hot cup of coffee
I am grateful for
This longing
A deep urge
This curiosity
And chirping birds
I am grateful for
Those tiny hands
Holding me tight
A naughty smile
And a stubborn mind
I am grateful for
Even those unpleasant moments
That remind me
To continue this journey
I am grateful for
You and
Him
and
Us
I am deeply grateful
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