MENTAL HEALTH
A Gratitude Attitude
Life‘s a gift. Say your thanks
We all want to be happy. When we are delighted, life becomes bearable, our food becomes tastier and our relationships become pleasant.
If happiness is really that wonderful, how do we get it?
It turns out that pursuing something called happiness isn’t that elusive which many people think so.
To be honest, happiness is abundant and is all around us. It has a lot to do about our perception and has little to do with one’s material possessions, our prestige or stature.
Happiness is a byproduct. It is a feeling we get when we are grateful.
Gratefulness arises when we appreciate the things are given freely to us.
The gift?
I am reminded of a saying from a wise old tortoise,
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.
— Master Oogway (Kung Fu Panda)
Life is a present given to us.
It is freely given to us when we did not ask for it. With it, we can experience all the flavors of what life has to offer and to have this moment to do things.
To be able to live and witness life in all its glory is a blessing from The Creator.
Those who understand this fact makes full use of the given moment as an opportunity to do things.
And even for those who missed it…
Well, they still have another opportunity to realize it tomorrow, or the next hour, or perhaps the very next minute. Or they can choose to realize it, now.
Gratitude is the ‘master key’ to life
When we are grateful for our life and the opportunities it can present, we change our perception. We learn how beautiful this world is and wonder how rich a life this world has to offer.
It is no surprise that gratitude begets a positive attitude. We learn to seek the good in whatever life throws at us.
In return, we become selfless and generous. We know that opportunities can be created from gratitude, and in turn, we help others.
To those who are experiencing difficulties, this one fact is enough to be grateful for whatever we have.