When we are struck by personal tragedy, often the only way to get perspective on our troubles is by focusing on that for which we all have to be grateful. Without gratitude, I believe, a person cannot love another, themselves, or their Higher Power. Often it is difficult to remember our best friend, gratitude, particularly when we feel trapped under a black cloud of despair and hopelessness. Those who attend religious services of any kind are helped to focus on gratitude within the rituals and liturgy of their faith. Some of us have no such outlet, and it is to that end that we must learn to create various reminders to ourselves to draw upon our gratitude.
Some people keep a daily log of gratitude, others create gratitude journals.
We have to take these measures, particularly at a time in history where we are so often reminded to buy things and be aware of dangers. As an expression of my gratitude, I have created a Gratitude List workshop for anyone to use who has difficulty keeping their gratitude available and present in their lives. In the gratitude workshop you are reminded of possible things to be grateful for in this life. Those items that you want to keep in mind, you check off. Inc. Psybersquare Inc. does not provide professional psychiatric or psychological counseling, advice or services.