Feb. 8 - Being Grateful

Day 39  of a year of Kindness  

I gave thanks. Gratitude goes hand in hand with kindness. Today is my birthday and I kicked it off with tea, scones and a heaping dose of gratitude. I am grateful for another birthday. I’m grateful for this mug that my brother gave me. I’m grateful for the roof over my head and the food I can eat. I am grateful that I get to share my birthday with loved ones including my 86-year-old mother. I am grateful for my friends and family and all of the people using their power for good. I’m participating in a 30-day gratitude challenge led by Kevin Monroe and it has been wonderful. It’s amazing how much better you feel when you can be grateful and focus on what is right instead of what is wrong.

Science of kindness: Like kindness, practicing gratitude has many positive health effects. Gratitude is such an important wellness tool. Recent research has shown that gratitude practices improve emotional and social well-being, sleep quality, lower depression risks and increase longevity.  #kindnessmatters #kindness #kindnessiscontagious  @10kindnessclub #gratitude #gratitude encounter #kevinmonroe