It is so amazing that nearly everyone in our country acknowledges, celebrates, and follows the national customs of Thanksgiving holiday (ie Turkey dinner). It is great that we take time to give thanks. It just seems to me we need to do it more often, more regularly, and as part of every day.
Don't get me wrong, I have not always been a grateful person. I forget way more than I'd like to admit. However, I most definitely can tell when I am focusing on gratitude as opposed to when my mind is focused on negativity of some sort. When gratitude is my focus, I am much nicer to my wife and puppies and generally much more pleasant to be around. I see with a whole different perspective; the "rose-colored glasses" are on and my energy is much more "up".
I have to remind myself to be grateful. I have to catch myself resuming the negative chatter and make a conscious effort to remember my gratitude. It creates a shift. I am grateful to have a quick-acting tool to turn to when I need it.
I really like the Thanksgiving holiday. There is a timeout in our world and we come together to be thankful. Pretty good idea. Turkey or no turkey.
Don't get me wrong, I have not always been a grateful person. I forget way more than I'd like to admit. However, I most definitely can tell when I am focusing on gratitude as opposed to when my mind is focused on negativity of some sort. When gratitude is my focus, I am much nicer to my wife and puppies and generally much more pleasant to be around. I see with a whole different perspective; the "rose-colored glasses" are on and my energy is much more "up".
I have to remind myself to be grateful. I have to catch myself resuming the negative chatter and make a conscious effort to remember my gratitude. It creates a shift. I am grateful to have a quick-acting tool to turn to when I need it.
I really like the Thanksgiving holiday. There is a timeout in our world and we come together to be thankful. Pretty good idea. Turkey or no turkey.
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