Have you ever heard about the magic of gratitude? It’s something every motivational speaker and spiritual guru loves to talk about. They’ll tell you it’s a simple act that can transform your life.
But here’s the big question: if it’s so simple, why do so many of us struggle to practice it consistently? Well... maybe, in a world enamored by complexity, gratitude seems too basic to hold our attention. Yes, I get it. I won't deny, I used to think the same way too.
I’d heard about gratitude as a religious practice since I was a little girl. And at the time, for me, it was just words. I mean... I knew the meaning and I believed in its power (at least in theory) but never gave much thought about it. Even when praying, my “thank you’s” felt robotic, more of a routine than a genuine expression from the heart.
Back then, of course I did say thanks, but it was more of a common social courtesy, not as a personal practice to thank myself, my life, or my sorroundings. I never consciously thanked my body for carrying me through each day or expressed heartfelt gratitude to life itself. As a matter of fact, I didn’t even know about that concept that I found ridiculous when I heard about it the first time.
