“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions.”—Zig Ziglar
I need a constant reminder to check my grattitude (gratitude + attitude). I am blessed and grateful but grattitude goes beyond mere gratefulness. It is an attitude of gratitude—a sense of gratefulness even for the experiences that are less than favorable. It is the recognition that sometimes “it happens” (Forrest Gump) to good people for good reasons. Grattitude is feeling blessed in all circumstances—not because we see the result of what is happening in this moment but because we see what we are (and what we are becoming) because of all the “it” that has happened to us in our past. What we do with our circumstances is our choice. Grattitude also recognizes that we are not the center of the Universe and that our lives and choices impact others beyond our comprehension. So, note to self: “Be grateful in this moment for the past, the present, and the future.”
“Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.”—Brian Tracy
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!