Gratitude and Glasses

 I spent 10 minutes looking for my glasses and found they were perched  on top of my head all the time.  I realised that gratitude is just like that. Off we go looking for things to do or buy that will bring us  happiness, peace and contentment .... yet there it is, sat right in front of our faces. 

Gratitude isn't something you can only do if you are a lottery winner, off on world cruises or can afford a brand new car. Its much  easier than that once you look; its a cheerful  message from my best friend first thing in the morning,  its a cup of coffee at home that tastes just right, a parking space near the shop, or maybe finding a pound coin in my pocket so I can use a  tethered up shopping cart inside the supermarket.

I find reflecting on gratitude turns my mediocre day  into very pleasant day indeed. It might  still rain, the dog'll  still drag mud into the kitchen, yet  once I've noticed the good things the other things somehow seem ok.

The older I get the more grateful I am for life's tiny treasures. A book I enjoy;  a smile from someone; my legs being strong enough so I can still run well and of course the kids and grandkids who keep me laughing about the absurdity of life. 

So today rather than look at what's  missing or could be better, I'll count what's present.

 If all else fails I'll just be grateful that I found my glasses on my head before I stupidly ask someone else if they've seen them.

Gratitude my style isn't about having everything I need, its about noticing how wonderful each day is and acknowledging that I'm alive, I'm fit and healthy, have family and friends so already have what I need.

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