I started this daily gratitude series so that I could spend some time with myself, to gather my thoughts and set my intentions for the day, or reflect on them as the day draws to a close. But since I started and launched the series, I haven’t taken enough time to sit down and share what it is I am grateful for on a daily basis. I have not been adding to my “joy bank” as much as I would have liked, which has left me feeling a little less than, and a somewhat failure. During these uncertain times, (which is something I have found myself saying a lot) it is important to continue to practice gratitude because we are so lucky and fortunate enough to be in our sanctuaries – safely isolated in our homes, with our loved ones and having the time to share and be present. Therefore, I am taking it upon myself to be more present and actively practice gratitude and do what I promised, because I am tired of letting myself down. On this day, Palm Sunday, I am promising myself to continue to accept all the moments as joys, regardless of what it is because it is through my acknowledgement of my trials that I will see the triumph. This thought process, while ever-present, was reinforced after watching today’s message given by my Pastor. The message was quite profound, and in that time spent sitting in silence, I was actively choosing to be present, and acknowledging the moments lived that were not always successful, but that taught me a lesson. I am grateful for them because I know I am a better person because of them.
What is a past trial or moment of adversity that taught you a good lesson?
... S. xo