“Be thankful for what you have and you'll end
up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever
have enough.” -Oprah Winfrey
With Thanksgiving
this week and December starting Sunday, it feels as if the holiday season is
moving us quickly from one sale to the next.
I propose we slow down, breathe, and simply enjoy the present moment for
what it is. Thanksgiving is a holiday
designed to allow us to appreciate what we have, be thankful for those around
us, and extend this gratitude to those who support us the most. An article from the Huffington Post invites
us to add some extra “feel good” to this holiday by showing some “old school”
gratitude. How do you do this? Send kind words to your friends and family in
a hand-written letter, write
a thank you note to your teachers, let your study buddy know you appreciate
their support, or perform a Random Act of Kindness for a stranger. Remember to take time for yourself. Start a Gratitude Journal to write down and
remember all of the little things you have in life that make it fantastic. Life is not always peachy perfect, but
learning how to appreciate and find joy in little moments will help overcome
the road blocks and frustrations.
So take some extra
time this holiday week and reflect on what you are thankful for. Discover, if you haven’t already, what in
your life brings joy and happiness. You
can then share these thankful thoughts, or keep them to yourself. Make sure to pass on your gratitude to
others. Consider doing something “old
school” for the VIP in your life. This
little exercise will help show you everything that is good in your life. Wishing you, your family, and your friends a
very happy Thanksgiving holiday!
Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/m-shannon-hernandez/got-gratitude-give-it-awa_b_4298151.html
