It's time to be grateful

03 September, 2012

Every morning, most of us get up in accordance with our routines that have begun to shape our lives. But I have a suggestion: take some time for your inner self and see how much you have bestowed with and I would say that you better thank God, instead of complaining.

OUR CAREERS, colleges, schools, relationships and interests have taken their place in our lives to such an extent that we have started calling ourselves 'busy people'.

When we are asked to do something different for a change, we have the constant excuse, “I don’t have time”. We wish there were extra hours in God’s 24 hour cycle which are seemingly less right now. People who can’t find time in 24 hours are unlikely to find time even if given extra hours.

Today, for a change, give time to yourself. Let the routine not make you jump on its finger. Let the motivation of making money not make you dance. The mechanical life of ours has begun to be less joyous and more stressful.

Despite all this, give time for yourself. Set aside a few minutes and be grateful for all the things that you have right now, even the things that you are complaining about. The family, the friends, the strangers that greet you, the enemies who give you a spiteful look, the work and the fun that you have, the bad times that make you stronger, the nature that cradles you, the food that is offered, the shelter which protects you….I could go on with this list.

It’s important to be grateful. When you are grateful, people and nature will give you more. When you are complaining, everything comes in reduced quantity. Hence, start your day by “Thank you”.