Dearest Clarity,
In the last week or so, I have noticed how much my daughter has been complaining and constantly focusing on the things she doesn't have, instead of what she does have. I wish I could have that toy! How come I can't do that! It's no fair that you are going out! Aaaaaahhhh! It is driving me crazy!!!!!! So I decided that every night when we are cuddling together, getting ready for her to close her beautiful eyes and rest her precious munchkin mind and body, we will think and reflect on all that we have.
We take turns saying at least one thing we feel thankful for. Yesterday she was thankful for getting to do crafts, and today it was for spending time with her Nonna (grandmother). It's so important to remind ourselves and our children of all that we have. It's so easy to feel sorry for ourselves, and dwell on the negative when you are so drained and stressed. I know I'm guilty of it too, at times. We forget how lucky we are just to have each other, shelter, water, love and freedom. All the simple things that so many people in this world don't have. So today and from now on, I am gonna make it my mission to say thank you!
Hi All,
ReplyDeleteRecently I too have been writing what I'm thankful for...my God, it works. I really do shift from the inner misery I so often feel at the end of the day. Even when I think I can't find a damn thing, I FAKE IT and boom...it works...a friend of mine once told me, "fake it until you make it." My God, I never thought to do that, but in some circumstances, like being desperate enough, I simply need to change my attitude if I'm going to get through the day.
One other thing, I picked up a gratitude journal that also asks two other questions. One, what do you wish for yourself and for others.
Two, what happened today that felt like a miracle, (like a deja vu or something unexpected, but totally in sync with what's going on in your life.
May you all be blessed with many miracles.