When you drink the water, remember the spring — Chinese Proverb 

Every morning when I get up, one of the first things I do is write my gratitoodz post, most days its very easy, but there are some days where it is a bit tougher, because I have allowed outside influences to infiltrate my thoughts, and it is easy to become distracted.

So to get the ball rolling, I start with trying to find at least one thing I am grateful for.  I usually begin with just being grateful for waking up to yet another opportunity to FILL IN THE BLANK.  I find that one thing, and it eventually leads to another, and then another, until I happen to feel a bit inspired, and the thoughts begin to flow.

I have spoken about the past, and the days where I wouldn’t allow myself to find that one thing.  It was easier in my mind, to be angry, to be bitter, rather than focusing on why I should be happy.  I would allow one negative thought to affect my entire day, and the way I reacted to whatever that day brought, good, or bad.  But I can’t be that person anymore, I am finding out it was way too much work.

This morning, I am having to find that one thing, so I can begin the process of working past whatever distraction is clouding my brain, in order to continue to live the abundant life I live.

So the one thing I am grateful for today, is being grateful for at least one thing.

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