Do you envy others who are successful and seem to have it all together? Do you have an attitude of gratitude?
I am reading The Resilience Project and am thoroughly enjoying the book's focus on gratitude. In particular the encouragement to spend more time looking at what we do have as opposed to what we don't.
For many years I have preached the message we get more of what we focus on and, therefore, we should focus on what we want more of. One of the delightful elements this book brings is the powerful impact of stopping and pausing in moments throughout the day to be aware of the abundant blessings surrounding you and be grateful for them.
As I write I am reminded of a lovely quote, "Life is made up not by the number of breaths that we take but rather by the number of moments that take our breath away."
Consider, as you read this, that you have likely eaten today, you are clothed in clothing of your choice, you are under shelter (and if you are outside it is likely a beautiful day), you are educated and can read, you are living in a free country.