Recently I have been on a thankfulness journey. After going thru a pretty rough patch of depression last year, I needed a way out. Medication was not working for me. I prayed a lot but often times found myself not even in the mood to pray. I was doom and gloom in human form.
So what changed? Gratitude.
I forced myself to say 10 things everyday I was thankful and grateful for. When I first started out it was literally thank you for hot water, air, a bed, etc. But that’s ok! We can be thankful for the smallest things in our life. But these small things I was thankful for were big things as well. Has your hot water heater ever gone out? Hot water is a gift! Long showers and clean dishes.. Air.. we need it to breathe. Have you ever been under water too long and felt you lungs screaming for a breath of air? Even the bed. Imagine sleeping on the floor or even on a long vacation when you come home and crawl into your own bed after sleeping in a hotel for a while. It’s an amazing feeling.
My point is there is always, always, always something to be grateful for. Focusing on these things has been a huge reason I am depression medication free.
I challenge you to think of 10 things you are thankful for every day. When you leave your house, think of 10 more things while you’re gone. Could be a parking spot close to a store, a co-worker helping you out, a penny on the ground. Just a small thank you in your mind and feelings of gratitude will eventually become a part of your everyday routine.
Today I am thankful for all of my blog readers. I truly appreciate every one of you.
God Bless,
Emily
Sprinkles of Faith, Pink Zebra, Independent Consultant 