CEO CHAT : Living With Gratitude September 6th, 2019
HOW CAN WE MAKE LIVING WITH GRATITUDE A HABIT?
Morning, Shesh, thanks for the great ‘radical advice‘! I have a question – how can I make gratitude an integral part of my life?
RECOGNISE THAT EVERYTHING WE GET IS A GIFT
What a great question, Amir! Let me share my approach, and you can decide if it suits you –
I started with the recognition that no one, absolutely no one, owes me anything.
The moment this sank in, I realized that everything that I get is a gift, and worthy of gratitude.
The salary check that is deposited every month in my account gives me a sense of self-worth.
The driver of the bus that ferries us to our meeting is contributing to our life.
The child that smiles at my wife and gives her a hug has just made her day.
The colleague in the office who reminded you of a deadline has saved you from censure.
The customer who placed an order brought us closer to achieving our quarterly target.
The shop assistant who helps me find the right pair of tennis shorts adds value to my game.
So, I thank each of them. I feel truly grateful for their presence in my life. And lastly, I try and give back in some way what I have received.
What a wonderful feeling to know that our blessings are more than we can count!
As Melody Beattie has said so eloquently, “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. Living with gratitude turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.”
What do you think?
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