One game I haven't played in a while is listing out the things am grateful for. It is a habit I came across a few years ago and I tried It a few times before life probably caught up with me. One thing I've discovered is that unless something really tragic happens there are always multiple things to be grateful for at any given moment.
Yet it is possible to lose track of them and be unable to list even a single one for various reasons. There are times when we can get really carried away by present events that it feels like the tide has turned permanently against us. There are other times when it becomes a case of taking those little blessings for granted.
I used to write about things am grateful for on Hive at least once a week. I stopped because I experienced some challenges at the time (go figure) and really with things to be grateful for in the moment. Yet even in those rough times, there was always hope of the tides shifting in the future. Maybe a bit more optimism on my part would have set me on the right path.
Even gratitude requires a fair bit of patience and consistency to be truly appreciative. Taking things for granted may pose no immediate problems, but there are always many issues that may arise in the future as a result. Being grateful requires high intention and effort.