Be. Grateful.

ByMatthew

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. – Epictetus

One of the most powerful things I’ve ever done is start, and continue – no matter what – a gratitude practice.

Every day I write down five things I’m grateful for.

I don’t always make it, each day, but I write five for each day – and always make up for past days.

And not every entry is beautiful and profound. But I do the work.

The practice (and it is a practice) has helped so much in helping me to focus on what’s (actually) working and what I have – which is real personal power comes from.

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