Gratitude can transform routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary
opportunities into blessings -
William Arthur Ward
Gratitude
begins by looking within and appreciating the value of one’s experiences. Too
often, we forget that life is not lived only in the ‘big events’, but also in
the everyday ‘little’ ones. When challenges and difficult circumstances
arise, how do we practice gratitude when we are sad or fearful?
Mindfulness and gratitude practice can bring new perspectives in these
circumstances. We cannot change the fact that we are affected by the world
around us, in the same way that a tree cannot stop its branches from swaying
when the wind blows. However, like a tree with deep roots, we can learn to
steady ourselves and ground ourselves in the present moment. During difficult
times and periods of loss, gratitude practice can be transformative. To
appreciate everyday things – like the sound of the rain, a beautiful
bloom, or a child’s smile – can change the tenor of the day from despair to
hope. (Source: http://www.chopra.com/ccl/gratitude-365)
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