Often, we forget all the good things we have and that are happening in our lives. We may fixate on our disappointments, our mistakes, or other negative thoughts. Those periods of our lives (whether they last for hours, days, or months) can be depressing.
It's only when we open the window blinds on a bright, sunny morning and look around --- at our home, our warmth and comfort, what's inside and what's outside --- that we can be filled with gratitude for what we have and then move forward in our lives.
Thinking about gratitude, I am reminded of a favorite quote of mine, written by Denis Waitley: "Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude".
Our home may be humble, our income may be small, and we may not be able to do all the things we want or have all the things we wish for, but we can be happy with what we have. Once we accept ourselves for what we are (flaws and all) and are grateful for what we do have, we can move forever in our lives. Only then can we really be happy and share that happiness with our family and friends.
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