About Gratitude

[greaterexp]

It's early November, and I read a lot about gratitude since Thanksgiving is just around the corner.

Being grateful does so much for our own hearts and minds. Recognizing how blessed we are with material goods, rather than comparing with what someone else has, helps keep our positive frame of mind. Recognizing the good relationships, even if they are few, makes us treasure those people more. It's gratitude, I think, that can help us avoid become angry, demanding people as we deal with chronic illness. We can concentrate less on the shortcomings of others and appreciate their strengths.

I often think about the many people and things I am grateful for. I have an amazing, loving, generous, tenderhearted husband who works at accommodating all my MS symptoms with understanding. For instance, when I walk slowly, instead of being impatient, he tells me how glad he is that he can finally keep up with me. My list of blessings is long. I have true friends and a loving family. I have a solid roof over my head and too much to eat.

This year, I realized that I want to do more than just recognize those people for whom I'm grateful. I want to actually show my gratitude in words and actions.

Most of us have limited energy and abilities, but we can always tell our friends and family how much we love them and appreciate who they are and what they do for us, and do it often. Whatever abilities we still have can be used to bless someone. I hope I will concentrate more on being a blessing, rather than just taking note of the blessings I have.

I thank God for you all and appreciate who you are. I'm grateful for MSAA and HealthUnlocked, who made this forum possible.

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Thank you, and well said greaterexp

[lbenmaor in reply to carolek572]

I agree!

Warmly,

Leslie

[Cutefreckles72]

Thank you for a great post. It is so important to be thankful everyday especially when you are able to see another one. 🙏🏾

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

What a beautiful post greaterexp and you are so right! I'm so grateful for the friends I have in person and the ones here!

I also love my family, no matter how disfunctional WE all are! 🤣💕 I know they try😀

🤗💕🌠

[twooldcrows]

beautiful blessing and so true we do need to remember ..

[kdali]

Hang on to that! 🥰 Gratitude is beneficial when you make it a practice. It takes time to figure out and then you start to amaze yourself with how you think. It becomes automatic.

Level up!! 🎉🙌🏻

[Kenu]

Great Post 👍🙏😉😊 Ken 🐾🐾

[rjoneslaw]

well said

[leking1]

Beautifully said! Thank you! I am so grateful for each of you. for your wisdom, your strength, and your friendship. May the angels watch over you, each and every one. Linda

[mm1527mm]

Great post, I thank God for all of the people in this forum also! You are a blessing to us!

[Kitsey]

Thanks very much! Gratitude is important every day.

[Brindisi1]

Gratitude should be at the top of our list. Diminishes all else and puts everything in perspective.

Well said, thank you

Blessings to all

[hairbrain4]

Good post, thank you. Being grateful is also very healing for the soul, mind & body.

[greaterexp in reply to hairbrain4]

Yes! It surely is!

[Iona60]

I am grateful for all you!

[mrsmike9]

greaterexp - You always really nail it. I wish I could be more like you. You have such a wonderful, giving heart. Bless you!

[greaterexp in reply to mrsmike9]

I don't deserve you all, but I'll keep you anyway!

[pamgarner]

well said, i think sometimes we need to be reminded!I use to think"I need a bigger house" now I think how would I keep it clean! the good Lord knows what he is doing