Permit me to offer a comment that is more spiritual than clinical. An old Buddhist adage teaches that "Gratitude is the first step toward Enlightenment."
And extra bonus is when I do it before bed, I sleep better. It’s part of my nightly ritual. I keep a small journal and pen by my bed. Sometimes I’ll stop for a few months, but I always go back to it.
I love this and there are so many things to be grateful for. I have two beautiful grandchildren that are so precious to me and they completely changed my life forever. And they love me unconditionally. And I feel the same way about them.
Permit me to offer a comment that is more spiritual than clinical. An old Buddhist adage teaches that "Gratitude is the first step toward Enlightenment."
You are both permitted and I am a follower and believer in Buddhist teachings.
And extra bonus is when I do it before bed, I sleep better. It’s part of my nightly ritual. I keep a small journal and pen by my bed. Sometimes I’ll stop for a few months, but I always go back to it.
Excellent. I encourage people to do that but most do not, unfortunately for them.
"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others." - Marcus Tullius Cicero
I love this and there are so many things to be grateful for. I have two beautiful grandchildren that are so precious to me and they completely changed my life forever. And they love me unconditionally. And I feel the same way about them.
Patti, yes, yes. it's so easy to take these things for granted and to moan and groan about other things.