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. After morning prayers, I would lay my forehead on the prayer mat and say grateful prayers to my creator, Allah. This helped me to appreciate the good things in life, rather than focusing on things that are causing me stress. This shift in thinking led me to be more appreciative of the goodness in life, the lovely people who I sometimes take for granted. My husband, my family, and my friends. Not everybody is alike and each in their way has contributed to my life to make it a better place for me. I am so thankful for the greatness in my life.

 

 

If you have had challenging in your life, know that this is a temporary wave. You will get better things in life. One thing to appreciate the goodness in life by being grateful for all the blessings in our lives.

 

Let's be grateful for being alive, having lovely people in our lives, and our ability to do things. Let's be grateful that you are reading this article and are inspired to connect. Thank you!