Let’s play a gratitude game you say what you’re grate for and I say and we just keep going

1. I’m grateful that my nephews love me.

As someone who is learning how to see herself and attract loving people and healthy relationships, I don’t always feel safe enough to acknowledge my great fortune. I have two beautiful newphews that I get to love . And because they are innocent, it’s easier to shower all my love and affection on them

grateful for fridays that feel like frodays. grateful for getting a pay cheque on time every month. grateful for being able to put food for myself on the table. grateful for not having money problems. grateful for never having to ask help from someone i dont want to ask

I got 2 miles in :)

I got a sauna blanket and tried it out last night. It was nice and relaxing and for me, more comfortable than an actual sauna. My heart rate variability was 100 today which is the highest it’s ever been. If you don’t know what a sauna blanket is it’s basically a sauna experience but in a sleeping bag.

No matter what the trials were, I stand here today still alive. I’m grateful for both good and bad experiences and what I’ve learned from them. I’m grateful to feel even closer to the bigger picture of humanity, connecting to the smaller detailed brushstrokes of the larger canvas. Grateful to still be conscious and moving, connecting and growing, reading and living.

Grateful for G our swim coach and his exuberant nature, cheering us on while making us cry from the intensity of the swim drills =)

grateful he is training T, a new instructor, bc there's no one better there to mentor him

grateful for M, another swimmer, who won't stop talking the entire time even though it's distracting, it's entertaining and she puts everyone in a good mood.

It’s a small home and we have twins, but I’m grateful because I know no matter what happens, we have one of the huge expenses eliminated. I sometimes think…maybe we should get a bigger home or move closer to work. Nope. Just be happy that you accomplished something this major in your 30’s!

I am grateful for being the way I am! I am a wonderful person :-)
I'm grateful for my super amazing friend Kelly!
Grateful for robotics and Arduino things. They're so much fun!!
Grateful for my computer. I'm working on some programming things. It's great too!
Grateful for my schedule and flexible routine.
I am grateful for my creativity. The best skill I have!
I'm grateful for my friend Kriss. She's really nice!
I'm grateful for my friend Magda. The start was awkward, but she's a normal person.
I'm grateful for my friend Sumit. He's a weird guy, super weird, but he's ok lol.
I am grateful for the past week. It's been the best week of my life - while I miss Kelly.

The TLDR is from multiple sources and multiple reasons my life could be improved by practicing gratitude.

The challenge I face and I haven't found advice on it anywhere. When I try to focus on gratitude, there is this strong fear that gratitude leads to complacency. It's a defense mechanism, because I think people have kind of weaponized gratitude before.

A simple example, is for years people at my work asked for raises, or had concerns about unrealistic expectations, and the response always boiled down to "Be grateful you have a job"

Other examples, when I say I don't feel financial secure. "You should be grateful you have savings. Most people are living paycheck to paycheck." Yes that is true, but I also worked very hard to study to get a better job, and I've delayed a lot of spending instead of using credit, whereas others haven't.

So ya I struggle to practice gratitude because of this protective inner voice that says "No, I want to strive for more"

Does anyone else have this? Any tips to be greatful for what you have while still advocating for yourself and reaching for goals?

Thank you for reminding me what I accomplished and giving hope. Thank you guys for sharing your infectious positivity and gratitude. It inspired me to appreciate what I have. I'm grateful for every one of you!

Went to the pool and swam for 3 hours. Had a great time!

I am grateful for being alive. I am grateful for living the life I wanted 10 years ago.

Gratefulness is really one of the best practise.

…and I’m just grateful that she’s here.

I told her everything about work and my business and my employees and a deal I just closed and why one of my jobs is stupid but also obviously important that I’m doing it and all this stuff that she was just happy to hear about. There is no one else in the world that would be excited to talk about all that. We talked about all sorts of stuff, including some sort of morbid darkly humorous topics and general life stuff. Two hours basically flew by. I guess I just wanted to reflect on that because I know she won’t be here forever and I was just thinking “talking to my mom was the best way I could’ve possibly spent those two hours.” You just don’t know how long you have with people, but I think it’s rare to get a moment where you actually recognize how grateful you are to have them here.

Sorry for the rambling post and I hope I haven’t upset anyone who has just lost their mom. I lost a parent when I was too young to have the presence of mind to be practicing gratitude and I don’t want that to be the case next time

So happy to have a meal ready to go. It was just as tasty as the first time I had it! Having a hot meal in general is such a blessing.

It's here, and it's kind of all I wanted: some semblance of a work/life balance, and to not hate what I do.

I don't need to love it, I don't need to look forward to it, and it doesn't need to be glamorous or exiciting or Instagram-worthy. It just needs to be a steady job that pays the bills, and I'm so grateful to not be actively dreading it.

I am so grateful for free internet! I’m 99% sure I am getting free internet where I live! This was unexpected and from the forms I’ve filled out so far, it seems that my community get free internet ✨🥳🥰 I think they ( the cable company ) has a contract for the neighborhood, figuring many will buy channels and stuff, but all I need is a connection to the web and I’m stoked! Very very very excited, I’m at the store to pick up my free equipment now 😎

beyond grateful to have a safe place I can come home to even when everything else goes wrong.

What a sweet delicious refreshing treat. The crisp first bite is heavenly. The sweet juices running down your chin is such an irritating but nice experience. I love that its such a portable snack that you can take on the go as well. So many varieties too!! Its just such a simple food its almost the default, I feel as though its a bit under appreciated.

Yesterday I treated myself to a vegan gluten free burger and fries from a local restaurant.

This place is awesome - causal, all vegetarian - they have their own farm where they grow veggies, fruit, eggs, herbs for the restaurant.

Anyways it was so nice to have a treat while also adhering to my diet. It was like a healthy version of fast food, even the fries are hand sliced local potatoes. I’m grateful I could eat some comfort food on the day after the election.

We're so grateful for all of you! In just a few days, we're up another 1k. We've grown to 47,000 members. That's incredible!

We're so thankful for each and every one of you. You're what makes this community so special. You're the ones who share your stories, offer support, and spread gratitude

We're so grateful for the positive vibes you bring to this community. You make it a place where people can feel safe, supported, and loved.

We're so grateful for the way you inspire each other. You show us that anything is possible when we come together and support each other.

We're so grateful for the way you make the world a better place. You're the ones who are making a difference in the lives of others.

Thank you for being a part of our community. We couldn't do it without you.

We're so excited to see what the future holds for our community. We know that with your help, we can continue to grow and make a positive impact on the world.

Here are some ways to show your gratitude to the community:

• Share your story: Tell us what you're grateful for.
• Offer support: Be there for others when they need you.
• Spread gratitude: Pay it forward by doing something kind for someone else.
• Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below.

Thank you again for being a part of our community. We love you all!

I am seeing the world through different eyes today. I am moving my focus away from social media and the news, and focusing on my amazing relationship with my husband.

Today, I love my life even with my chronic illness and pain. Today I am grateful that I have people in my life who love me and openly demonstrate their love for me.

Today, I am grateful my husband got paid. I am grateful that we have the money to buy groceries and a few indulgent items to enjoy. I am grateful that at this moment, neither my husband nor I are struggling with our addictions.

Thank you for reading. I am so grateful that I found this group and that I have returned to my daily gratitude practice.

I'm grateful for me time in my car on my commute to work. I can pray, sing, cry, or whatever I want to allow myself to fill my own tank. I use to dread car time but now I look atvit as gift

Something to look forward to watching after a long shift today for sure

I tend to get stuck in thought loops and need outside perspectives in order to step out of them and review them with fresh awareness. I've been observing Reddit as a whole, and it's not usually like that. I recently had a loop that I couldn't just share with my co-workers or family, so I thought I was out of luck. But then I found a subreddit that seemed promising, so I gave it a try. There are some intelligent people in it who are picking apart the issues with my loop. I've received some upvotes, downvotes, and helpful insights. I love these people. I am not savvy in rhetoric by any means, but I love people who are—and who can and do civilly explain the flaws and strengths in an argument.

I am making this post here because I want to start being grateful for the amazing things I have in my life, rather than focusing on things that i don't.

I am super grateful for my partner.

She's honestly such an amazing partner.

She's incredibly supportive, Caring and encouraging.

She's great fun but also a rock when I need her to be.

She's absolutely stunning. At times, Im in awe of both her beauty and the fact that she's my partner.

There's nobody else I'd want to move onto the next stage of my life with.

I never thought I'd stomach getting to the next stage of my life, She makes it seem less scary.

She loves me unconditionally and I can never be grateful enough for that.

Most importantly, She loves the real me.

I've lived a life where external factors influenced who I was as a person.

Since I was born, Ive never been able to fully embrace my true self. He was never good enough.

We met and he came to the fore. I've never felt so whole in my life.

Thank you to my partner, I love you to the moon and back.