I am Thankful for “TODAY” ~ Mark Acord
Practicing Gratitude
Finding one simple thing to give thanks for, and writing it down starts a chain reaction. You find another, and another. Here are favorite ways to practice gratitude:
- Set time aside each day to make a list of why you are thankful. Start with the tiniest details, and write down one thing. On days when you’re feeling empty – or just wanting an excuse to smile – go back and read your thoughts from previous days.
- Tell other people “thank you” when they do something kind for you, no matter how small the deed.
- Never allow another’s bitterness or negativity influence your inner peace.
- Look for the best in everyone, and believe and say the best about them.
- Accept that anger, disappointment, failure, and frustration are part of life.
- Build gratitude around you with small, daily, unexpected, undeserved acts of love, compassion, grace, and forgiveness.
We Are Thankful
Each year, at this time, the Merdes Law Office staff reflects and shares that for which we are most thankful. Even though 2021 saw the continuing challenges brought to every one of us by 2020, we each found that we all had something that inspired us to say “Thank You.”
Over the next week, Merdes Law Office will share our 2021 messages of thankfulness with you.
We hope they bring a smile to your face and a reminder that there is ALWAYS a reason to be thankful.
The Merdes Law Firm has been helping injured Alaskans for more than 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us … We’re here if you do. ~ Ward Merdes
Source: Ward Merdes; Bruderhof Articles, Mark Acord
