{"id":392,"date":"2013-08-20T10:22:57","date_gmt":"2013-08-20T10:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/everydayinspiration\/?p=392"},"modified":"2014-11-02T17:46:17","modified_gmt":"2014-11-02T17:46:17","slug":"simple-things-to-be-grateful-for-in-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/2013\/08\/simple-things-to-be-grateful-for-in-life.html","title":{"rendered":"Simple Things to be Grateful for in Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cWhen I allow myself to celebrate what is good in my life that vibration ripples in my life and the world.\u201d \u2013 Ellen Miller<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

When you wake up in the morning what\u2019s the first thought that goes through your mind? Do you consider the day\u2019s to-do list or the bills that need to be paid? Do you think about getting the car serviced or your children\u2019s after-school schedule?<\/p>\n

All of these things are important, but they don\u2019t always lead the way to living with a grateful heart. <\/p>\n

Living with a grateful heart gives you the opportunity to celebrate the goodness in life and to see goodness in others. Living with a grateful heart allows you to share happiness and love<\/a>. And living with a grateful heart opens the way for more joy and peace to come in.<\/p>\n

Perhaps when you wake up, the first thought that goes through your mind should be one of thanks, contentment and gratitude. I share these simple things from my life so you\u2019ll be nudged to remember the wonderful things you have to be thankful for, too.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> my friends who encourage me.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> God\u2019s grace.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> the smell of Sunday supper cooking all afternoon long.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> working for a company that provides health care benefits.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> having a strong body and a clear mind.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> having the freedom to choose the life I want to live.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> after-dinner walks with my wife.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> being forgiven.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> the first sip of coffee in the morning.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> having the ability to pay my bills.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> realizing being happy is my greatest purpose.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> remembering that I am enough.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> hearing laughter in my house.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> my faith.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> the kindness of strangers.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> people reading what I write.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> learning from my mistakes.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> every sunrise \u2013 each one doesn\u2019t go unnoticed.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> growing older.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> my parents.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> each good-night kiss.
\nI\u2019m grateful for<\/strong> exactly what I have.
\n<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/h5>\n

Alex Blackwell is a father, husband and writer. He writes about inspiring things at The BridgeMaker<\/a>.
\nWeb<\/a> | Simple Paths<\/a> | How to Love Consciously<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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