I am of the firm belief that the habit of practicing gratitude on a daily basis is the key to shifting our lives in a positive direction. This is not only the expression of gratitude for the positive things in our lives, but also for the challenges which we are often faced with.
But sometimes, we can get wrapped up in our day to day existence and agenda, and it is not that we aren’t grateful, but rather that we simply forget to actually verbalise it or take the time to offer it a moment of dedication even in thought.
It is also true that surrounding yourself with the positive attitudes and mind-set of others, that it has a ripple effect on yours too…
Welcome to the #GratitudeTrain No. 6
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So for ALL of us, including myself, I have decided to start this #gratitudetrain. We all spend a good portion of our lives here browsing through our Steemit feeds, so why not build a positive habit in the process. I think it will be great to share something every day that we are grateful for in our lives, no matter how big or small it may be.
Whether it is a new career path, a new hobby, an achievement of your child, a new relationship, a challenge overcome or simply a new pair of shoes… it doesn’t matter! There is without question… ALWAYS something we can take a moment to be grateful for!
Today I am grateful for all the hardships I have been through. All the times I have been punched, beaten and kicked. All the times I have been told I am useless and would never amount to anything. All the times I was mocked, belittled, teased and ridiculed. All the times I was cast out, stared at and isolated. All the times I was told how horrible and cruel I am, how stupid I am and how I am a waste of human skin. All of these people that have crossed my path and told me such things, have all played a pivotal role in how I managed to succeed, despite all odds. So thank you to each and every one of you for not believing in me or for seeing the worst in me, because it taught me how to find the good in myself - BY myself and THAT - nobody can EVER take away from me!!!! Not today, not EVER!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
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Step 1.
So starting today, in the comments section of #gratitudetrain post No. 1 – write something that you are grateful for in your life and start it with the number… as in if this is the first time you are sharing on the #gratitudetrain, then write the number “1.” And then state what you are grateful for.
Step 2.
Keep a record of your #gratitudetrain expressions shared in the comments somewhere in a word doc or such.
Step 3.
When you reach 30 – then publish a post on your own profile and be sure to use the #gratitudetrain tag or to tag me @jaynie in the post.
As simple as that!
The idea of this being, that not only will you develop a healthy and positive habit but at the end of 30 days when you share your own post, you will be able to reflect back and realise, just how MUCH GOODNESS there is in your life!
HAVE FUN!!
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Until next time...
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Number 1
I am grateful for knowing you @jaynie - This may seem rather corny but hear me out.
If I hadn't joined #steemitbloggers I wouldn't have been given the amazing welcome I was given, I would have disowned Discord as a power-mad rules-driven unpleasant place to be and never darkened its doors again.
I wouldn't have met great people in the #steemitbloggers community, and I wouldn't have spread myself like butter across all of these great communities.
So, when you think about it, your pleasant welcome in the space of a minute or less, changed my life for the better.
I'm grateful for having you in my life, @Jaynie
MWAH!!!!! Love you long time ;)
Day 1
I am grateful for all the wonderfull people i meet every day. I found some really amazing people here on steemit that still take the effort to help others with their advice and opinion knowing that some of them fight their own struggle every day.
First, re your gratitude - see? This is why I call you a ROCKSTAR GODDESS!
Now mine -
#6 - Today, I am grateful to have access to amazing healthcare. Even though I've
whinedcomplained about my Primary Care before, I'm lucky to have someone who is actively working to find out what's wrong with me. Better still, she's an APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse), so she comes at things from a less medicine, more health point of view. It's making a frustrating process a bit less so.Number One
I am grateful for always finding people that are kind and that I get along with, or that get along with me, despite the fact that I used to hate most people. I'm grateful for my shift of perspective and being able to think positively even in situations that seem hopeless.
This is such a great idea!!
number 1
i am greatfull that i found you because this is my first post on your blog @jaynie and I hope you will help me...
Number 2
I am great full that I didn't uploaded any content after approving my account because I was learning about steemit..
Number3
I am great full i am breathing that is what the most important thing
Yes, gratitude is not limited to particular phase of our life, if we develop the act of gratitude in all phases, specially the phases of tough times and challenges then this gratitude can change our vision towards life and can inspire us to learn from the situations instead of cursing it. Thanks for sharing and wishing you an great day. Stay blessed. 🙂
Number 1
I am appreciative for knowing you @jaynie - This may appear to be fairly cliché however listen to me.
On the off chance that I hadn't joined #steemitbloggers I wouldn't have been given the astounding welcome I was given, I would have repudiated Discord as a power-distraught principles driven repulsive place to be and never obscured its entryways again.
I wouldn't have met extraordinary individuals in the #steemitbloggers group, and I wouldn't have spread myself like margarine over these awesome groups.
Along these lines, when you consider it, your charming welcome in the space of a moment or less, improved my life.
I'm thankful for having you in my life, @Jaynie
Number 6
Today I am grateful for the creator of all things God, I am so grateful for his blessings upon my life. I want to thank him for always being with me, try the ups and downs he still keep me up. I thank him because without him I want be where I am today, he has been my idol, my guide even in time of trouble, he has always brought me out. I thank him for his wonderful love upon my family for keeping them to this time. I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU
Thanks @janie for this well written article..well here are some of the things i'm greatful for
1.Am grateful for having such good parents and siblings
2.Am grateful for knowing how to make money and not have to beg
3.Am grateful for not having habits such as smoking and Drinking alcohol or any such stuffs
Am grateful for praying daily to god
Am grateful to god for not letting me know the pain of accident or disease till now. I Pray to god that it doesn’t happen in the future as well.
1 I am grateful that I am alive.When I think about the times I've been depressed and thought of suicide,I'm grateful I didn't take that step.
"4" i am grateful for having good friends in my life who stand by me through thick and thin.
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Numero 1
Hola @jaynie tengo muchas cosas por las que estar agradecida, una de ellas viene desde mi nacimiento, debo agradecer a mi madre por haberme traído al mundo, y haberme criado con buenos valores y principios que me ayudaron a tener buen juicio, respetar y ser considerada con otras personas. Creo que si volviera a nacer debería tener la misma mamà . Gracias @gratitudetrain por darme la oportunidad de expresarlo.
Number 6
I am grateful for the kind of friends I have
No. 6 I am grateful my 2nd son survived Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). I am in CDH Facebook support group and every time I heard of any baby gained their wings due to this, it just breaks my heart. He is almost 4 years old now. And I hope to spend my entire life with him.