“When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.”–Tecumseh
I call it “grattitude” (gratitude + attitude). Some days—many days—it takes quite a bit of energy to muster it. It takes energy, but I consider it my responsibility.
Tecumseh states it so very well: “If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.” There is always something about which to be grateful. Finding the one small thing is like water finding its way to a crack in a dam. The bit of grattitude has momentum—albeit small, at times. That small bit of positive movement invariably builds. Given sufficient focus grattitude can break the wall of negativity.
The key for us is to begin the day with whatever grattitude we can generate and go forward. Don’t look at what you have to do today. Consider the opportunities that lie before you. Be grateful for what you get to do today.
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!