Gratitude is one of the rare things of this world today. So often we as humans get into a routine and just expect certain things to happen. Whether it is waking up and having a job, a home cooked meal at night, or even a bed to sleep in. It is good to remember where we get these things and also to be grateful for them. One of the best feelings in the world is to know that you are appreciated. By showing our gratitude we can let others know of our appreciation for them. So when you count your blessings next time, count where or who they come from. Let the person behind your blessing know how much you appreciate it.
Also remember to show appreciation to our Father in Heaven. He is where we get our daily breath from, without that we wouldn't have a life to be grateful for. He is involved in every part of our lives down to the smallest and seemingly most insignificant moments, including boredom. He is always there with more blessings for us if we just work even a little bit to get them he is more than happy to pour them out to you.
Some of the things I am grateful for is...
Friends that set a good example for me, Family members who love and tease me, a car to drive, a computer to use, food to eat, a house to live in, talents to share, eyes to see, feet and legs to run, the intelligence I have, teachers that taught me more than just a school subject but life lessons, a bed to sleep in, ultimate frisbee, art, music, laughter, color, hugs, service, the gospel, the atonement, running, sunrises, clouds, being able to make my eyebrows move independent of each other.
That is just a small list of the things that i enjoy on almost a daily basis, or at the very least a weekly basis. The more I think about all the good things I have in life the more all the bad things in life seem to disappear. It is hard to be bitter and grouchy when life is so great all the time. Even at rock bottom there are things to be grateful that you have. So enjoy life, show your gratitude to others, count your blessings, and don't forget to smile.
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