This is lovely. The thought that present you has so many things that past you wanted is very true. Sometimes I'm just sitting on the couch in the basement with my husband, after a long, busy day and we look around are just overcome with where we have gotten after all the challenges and detours.
I was writing a weekly gratitude journal on Fridays over on my newsletter as a practice. I stopped it recently just to give myself more time to focus on my main essay each week, but I still write it out on my phone, and it does lead to all those good feelings, as well as the sense that if you did this thing, you can do that thing.
That’s very sweet that you and your husband can have a moment of gratitude together. I try that sometimes, but my husband isn’t always on board with it! X
It’s interesting that you mention to not include on traumas and difficult things in this exercise. Personally I’ve come to feel grateful for the hardships as they’re oftentimes the main reason for allowing me to be where I am today (especially spiritually). To overcome hardship and to recognize and deal with trauma is a blessing. It builds both character and resilience as well as open you to a sort of spiritual awakening.
Thank you, without a gratitude practice I would not be as positive about things that are difficult. This is a great topic for all! Especially these days when the world can feel chaotic. Big thanks!!
This is lovely. The thought that present you has so many things that past you wanted is very true. Sometimes I'm just sitting on the couch in the basement with my husband, after a long, busy day and we look around are just overcome with where we have gotten after all the challenges and detours.
I was writing a weekly gratitude journal on Fridays over on my newsletter as a practice. I stopped it recently just to give myself more time to focus on my main essay each week, but I still write it out on my phone, and it does lead to all those good feelings, as well as the sense that if you did this thing, you can do that thing.
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That’s very sweet that you and your husband can have a moment of gratitude together. I try that sometimes, but my husband isn’t always on board with it! X
It’s interesting that you mention to not include on traumas and difficult things in this exercise. Personally I’ve come to feel grateful for the hardships as they’re oftentimes the main reason for allowing me to be where I am today (especially spiritually). To overcome hardship and to recognize and deal with trauma is a blessing. It builds both character and resilience as well as open you to a sort of spiritual awakening.
Thanks for this post!
That’s a very nice take on the challenges we face. Thank you for sharing this. Xx
Thank you, without a gratitude practice I would not be as positive about things that are difficult. This is a great topic for all! Especially these days when the world can feel chaotic. Big thanks!!
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