Gratitude Journaling
I have been writing a journal for years. Sometimes it's regular and other times, it's irregular. It is part of the writing journey that I tried to write a journal. Some years it would lapse and other years I am very consistent. Lots of stuff that I write are personal, full of emotions and pain. My writing also includes a ray of hope for the future, this helps as I am an optimist. My friend Bavani Periasamy gave me a gratitude notebook on 27th June 2022. I started jotting down things that I am grateful for every day. This formed a habit that I am going to continue writing in my gratitude journal. I have heard about being grateful for everything since I was a child. We are taught to appreciate we have a roof over our heads, food on the table and hands-down clothes from aunts. There are so many without basic needs. In 2020, as a practice, I started my gratitude ritual after my morning prayers. As a Muslim, I try to fulfil my obligatory prayers, five times a day...