Life In Appreciation

Gratitude, acknowledgment, appreciation are qualities that can instantly make you feel better. Just letting a person know that you appreciate them can make them feel good. As you become more grateful, your happiness increases as well. We often save thankfulness for thanksgiving and other holidays that show we care for others, and we take for granted what we already have every day of our lives. Often at times, we experience setbacks or the ups and downs of life, get down and start to feel bad. During these times, if we would take a look around and see the family, friends, food, and housing that we have and decide to be grateful and show appreciation for them, it would improve our lives for the better.

There are many benefits to being grateful which include, better mood, an increase in finances, and a sense of wellbeing. I realize that it can be hard to implement daily because of marketing and advertising that makes us want what we don’t necessarily need. The key is to be happy with what you already have. Then continue to distinguish between a need and want daily. Your finances will begin to improve as well since you’re not spending money on things you do not need. I think the main reason why we experience unhappiness is that we place our focus on the things that we do not have. When you begin to focus on what you do have and be grateful for the little things, you can’t help but experience happiness and joy.

We are all here for a time, and it will fly by. Slow down and take a look around you. Then start to pick out things that you can be grateful for now. Tell the people in your life that you love and care about them. Don’t be afraid to show love. As we begin to build the love within our selves and then share that love with others, I believe we are expressing our true nature. Hold your family and friends close in appreciation, and be kind to anyone you encounter. Until next time, may you experience unconditional love and an abundance of joy. Be you. Be great.