My weekly gratitude blog is one of my favorite parts of this blog. It's because I truly believe that a life lived in gratitude is a happy life. Granted, living a life of gratitude isn't going to make you the happiest person in the room, but it's certainly going to give you something to reflect upon when you are in the midst of your most difficult situations.
Last week, I saw a quote that read "Every night before you go to bed write down three things good that happened to you that day. That's pretty much all it takes to get a happiness boost over time."-- Eric Barker
Tonight, as I review the week that was, I am grateful for several things in my life. i have to admit that I've been writting my three good things that have happened in my ife each day before I retire to bed for the evening. It has helped me realize that even if I have to think of something good, that good things happen every single day.
Among those things this week for which I am most thankful, I am thankful for the opportunity to we had the opportunity to witness in real-time the announcement of Habemus Papam! ("We Have a Pope!"), as it was announced that Pope Francis will be the new Pontiff. I'm grateful for opportunities that have come in my direction personally. I'm grateful for a group of people who love me in spite of myself. I'm grateful for love, mercy and peace.
Here's my confession: This has been one of the best weeks I have had in a long time. Certainly, there were struggles, difficulties and fears, but on the whole, this week has been good. I am hopeful for more weeks like this. I guess when we struggle, either with other people's being aware or whether we do it privately, there comes a point where things even out. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. I believe that. And, today, I am most grateful for a sense of peace in my life that has been missing for a good long while. I pray that I remain on the right path.
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