Between the Thanksgiving Day NFL games and the Macy’s Parade, the family visits and delicious meals, the wonderful fall weather and the long weekend, take a moment to notice the abundance around you and the things you’re grateful for this year. It’s easy to start with family and friends, home, and health. To really stir your sense of gratitude and appreciation though, set aside some time for reflection. Here are a few questions to help with your gratitude list:
- What was I able to experience this year? What did I see or touch, what new foods did I try, or where did I travel to? - How did my relationships impact my life this year? Was someone particularly kind or supportive of me? Was I able to be of service to someone else in a meaningful way? Did I have any wonderful conversations? - What would it be like to live somewhere else? What modern comforts and conveniences do I have? What freedoms and rights do I have? What resources do I have access to? - What little moments of joy did I find this year? Did I feel the warmth of the sun on my shoulders or see the silvery moon reflecting on the surface of a lake? Did I hear a child’s laughter or enjoy a coffee and a sunrise? - What did I accomplish this year? What did I learn? What changes have I navigated? What have I created? What challenges have I overcome? - What matters to me? What are my values and how was I able to live by them this year? - What good was I able to put out into the world this year?
