The tradition of a gratitude journal

Greetings:

You don't have to be born with a gratitude gene, you can learn to be grateful. One of the most powerful ways to foster gratitude is by keeping a gratitude journal. Oprah Winfrey has made keeping a gratitude journal popular however it actually is an old Quaker tradition. In these gratitude journals the Quaker's write down the little things they are grateful for, often things that go unnoticed. A beautiful sunrise, a sighting of a humming bird, special time spent with a friend. They focus on the gifts they are given and not the problems. Many write down inspirational quotes that help them stay focused on what is most important. The gratitude journal is a thank-you note to God. It is our way to sing praises, give thanks and transfer our gratitude from our minds to a written page. By writing down your gratitudes you give substance to what you are grateful for.

Start a gratitude journal today. It is really simple. In a notebook write down three to five things you are grateful for each day. I do my gratitude journal in the morning but you can do it in the evening or anytime you desire.

I love this practice because it keeps me focused on all the things in my life to be grateful for. By doing this it fosters an attitude of gratitude and there just seems to be more to be grateful for. Keep in mind that what you focus on expands!

Here's to taking action,

Rachelle