Gratitude

[Weedygarden]

What are you grateful for, especially this holiday season, from Thanksgiving through the New Year?

I'm listening to this podcast and will post my thoughts in a while, because I am not finished with listening to this, but I am heading out the door to take a dog to a dog park. They mention Andrew Huberman's podcast a year ago about gratitude. I have not listened to it yet, but I have found it and will listen to it later.



https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/the-science-of-gratitude-and-how-to-build-a-gratitude-practice

 

[d_marsh]

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity.” - Melody Beattie

 

[Weedygarden]

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity.” - Melody Beattie

I need to reread Melody Beattie's book, "Codependent No More" that I read when I was participating in Adult Children of Alcoholics. As we grow, age, and learn, we are able to process information in different ways.

 

[Hooch]

I've been getting myself into the habit to be thankful each night, then practice some meditation. Im taking the time to thank God for what I have, the experience I get for another day, the ability to take care of my pups and critters and all that I have.
It may not be all that I want..but I've still much to be grateful for..everyday. I don't want to live like I'm unaware that life could be different in a not so great way.
I think it is helping me set the tone for more positive thinking, living with purpose while keeping my goals in mind. I can still dream and strive for more abundance be it material or a eaiser life or that long lost soul mate..and still be grateful for what I have right now.

 

[Amish Heart]

I am grateful for so much. And am glad I am alive during this time in the world. Looking at a sign in my kitchen and it says, "Gratitude turns what we have into enough". I believe that.

 

[d_marsh]

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances:
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

I agree with @Amish. If one is thankful in all circumstances they appreciate and value whatever they have, leading to happiness and contentment. The opposite is also true with a very different result.