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12月28日 Simple Abundance - GratitudeOne of the books that has greatly influenced me is called Simple Abundance - A Daybook of Comfort and Joy by Sarah Ban Breathnach. Sarah must be a gentle old soul, for gentleness shines through her words. If you yearn for a simple and peaceful life you must find a copy and drink in it's contents. This is not a book to devour. The words should be sampled like a great hors d'oeuvre, nibbled at and savored. There is one short essay for every day of the year. Every day you can ponder a new thought, try out a new idea, or just enjoy the masterful way she has learned to live a simple abundant life.
I first read this book many years ago and have incorporated a lot of her ideas into my life. One of these was the Gratitude Journal. Every night before bed you are to write down 5 things for which you are grateful. Sometimes this is a very easy task;
#1. I am thankful that Emily and David's baby arrived safely.
#2. " " " for the fun we had as a family today.
#3. " " " that my Subway sandwich was so good.
#4. " " " that I got a raise at work.
#5. " " " that the weather has been so nice.
Some days are a little more difficult;
#1. ......that morphine helped with Andy's pain.
#2. ......that I was able to hold my grandson for the first time.
#3. ......that we have insurance that covered Andy's accident.
#4. ......that I remembered that it was my anniversary.
#5. ......that this day wasn't all bad.
Even when you have a day that you hope never to repeat, you can still find something to be thankful for;
#1. ......that my bed is comfortable.
#2. ......that Advil kills pain.
#3. ......that night is dark.
#4. ......that I didn't lose my temper.
#5. ......that this day is over!
It is amazing what a small little gratitude journal will do to your life. You start looking at the glass as half-full instead of empty. I recommend that you try this out. Just get a small notebook, (I use one of those spiral-bound, fat, mini-notebooks), and then start looking for things to be thankful for.
And a few months down the road you'll be so thankful you did!
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