Continuing with our Year of Authenticity theme, today I’m thinking about and working towards the idea of living in gratitude.
Living in Gratitude – For out of a place of gratitude comes the ability to see all things for what they are.
If you missed the blog post regarding our theme, check it out here: 2018 Is the Year of Authenticity.
Our lives are busy. One way to work towards living authentically is to be grateful for what we have, including a busy schedule. After a weekend out of town, I worked on my fourth load of laundry. Although I wanted to grumble about everything I needed to do to catch up, I reminded myself to be grateful for clothes to wash, healthy children to clothe and for a washing machine.
How else can we live in gratitude? Here are a few ideas:
- Start each day with a mental list of what you can be grateful for. (For me personally, this is prayer time.)
- Take time to say, “thank you”. Whether it is to text a sweet aunt for your birthday card or to simply thank a stranger for letting you go ahead of them in the grocery line, take time to show that you appreciate the thoughtfulness of others.
- Give. This year, one of my “people first” goals is to work towards doing at least one small act of kindness each week. It doesn’t have to cost a thing. A quick text or call to encourage someone else who may be having a tough week is a great way to live in gratitude.
One of my favorite authors, Richard Paul Evans, has “GratiTuesday” each week on his Facebook page. What a great way to find out what others are grateful for! Check it his page here: https://www.facebook.com/RPEfans/.
