Gratitude: How It Can Make or Break You

For humans who aspire to be great in life, gratitude is an excellent means of expression. You can demonstrate this appreciation in a variety of ways, regardless of the relationship.

Thank you is an indication of value for what someone has done. In my tribe, if you do not express gratitude for an act someone has performed for you, you will not be able to receive another one. In this tribe, people have an adage saying: "Whoever fails to give gratitude is like a thief." This adage encourages one to perform another good deed.

My grandmother helped me understand why I should value those who show me love in many forms or deeds. One day, I had to ask her the reason to which she answered, "Failure to appreciate leads to dissatisfaction."

I kept thinking about it until I realised that we need to be thankful as much as possible in our daily lives.

Many aspects of our lives can be better with gratitude. For instance, gratitude can enhance our health, relationships, spiritual, physical and mental well-being. 

Saying a “Thank you” will enable us to turn our attention from negative ideas to good ones.

In Relationships, expressing gratitude helps us to build our personal ties. People who feel valued are prone to show kindness in return, this generates a positive feedback cycle.

In healthcare, those who are appreciative generally have improved physical health, including an optimal blood pressure, a decent sleep pattern and a stronger immune system.

In our daily schedule, opening the day with a moment of thanks can create a welcoming tone for the goodies of the day. This can inspire you for the next day through meditation or appreciation of what you have.

By means of what we experience and whatever we are grateful for, we may help to enhance the quality of our sleep and guarantee that we go to bed with a calm mind.

Some methods of expressing this gratitude include: writing in a notebook that is journaling of what specific thing you are grateful to each day. This exercise can widen your heart and help you to turn your attention more on the advantages in life rather than on what is not working your way.

The receiver as well as the donor may benefit much from written thank-you cards, appreciative communications, or direct thanks spoken orally.

Gratitude also offers a sense of possession, bravery, and assertiveness in you. Ultimately, adopting an attitude of gratitude goes beyond simply expressing thanks; it represents a profound change in how we view the world, with the potential to completely revolutionize our lives.

When we consistently recognize and value the positive things in our lives, we cultivate a mindset that promotes strength, strengthens connections, and improves our overall sense of happiness and fulfillment. Having a sense of gratitude allows us to appreciate the little things in life and face difficulties with a fresh perspective.

I urge you to take a time every day to consider the things you have to be grateful for as we come to the end of the power of GRATITUDE. By embracing gratitude, we have the power to not only enhance our own lives, but also ignite a spark of appreciation and joy in those around us.

Allow appreciation to become a pillar of your everyday existence rather than just a passing emotion. Through this practice, you will come to realize that the more you express gratitude, the more reasons you will find to feel grateful.

Thank you, dear one, for reading this piece with me. 

May your days overflow with an abundance of joy and gratitude.