Gratitude

Part 1: Journal

This week, we are obviously thinking about gratitude.  I'd like you to write a three paragraph journal entry that answers the following questions:

1.  What do you tend to take for granted?

2.  What are you grateful for (what things, experiences, people, etc)

3.  What are some of the the good things that you you could "take in" and absorb more?  Take in the good and write about the experience

There are many things that are always taken for granted. But one that really stood out to me was my parents. I feel that I put my parents through so much and as parents there will always be there for me. But I don't really show them how much I really appreciate them. I think its normal since everyone is always moving in a fast pace. And you notice you take things for granted when its gone or when things slow down and you have time to look and around and be grateful. 

I am grateful for having a loving family to take care of me and be there to support me through everything. Both my parents are in my life, and I am lucky enough to have siblings to keep me company and to explore life with. I learned so much from them and there guidance made me the person I am today. I've had many up and downs with my family. And to be able to struggle and succeed with a group of people that have unconditional love for you is the best thing in the world. 

I need to take more of the good vibes my aunt throws at me. She is always happy and grateful for life, and she gives the best advice that is always positive. And lately I haven't talked to her so I need to reconnect with her and having her energy around would probably rub off on me. She's not that much older than me, so its easier to connect to her than my parents. So in the future I need to reconnect with her because it would be good to absorb the positive vibes.