This morning I reflected on gratitude, and I was surprised to discover yet again that it’s more powerful than I’d thought.
Especially since, as I’ve mentioned before, “gratitude practices” can feel fake or showy to me.
But I’ve also noticed they do make a difference.
Even when done imperfectly or inconsistently.
And even if it feels silly or empty, pausing for a moment to reflect on one thing you're thankful for is a practice that adds up to peace.
Maybe I’ll share the longer reflection I wrote this morning, but for now, let’s focus on the good news. You don’t have to fully understand gratitude, or read a whole thing about it, before you start doing it.
You just have to do it.
Reflection Qs:
- What is one thing you're are grateful for in this moment?
- Cherry on top, extra credit = is there another person, place, flavor, weather pattern, idea, ability, thing, moment etc that you can call to mind and express thanks for, verbally or in your heart?
Thanks for some of your precious time and attention today.
In peace,
Juniper
All words and photos by Juniper McKelvie.
This email was sent from Missoula, Montana so . . .
Thank you to the First Nations of what is now called Western Montana: the Bitterroot Séliš (Salish), the Ql̓ispé (Kalispel), and the Ksanka (Kootenai) - you can read more about all 3 nations on their website.
I also want to give thanks to the Amskapi Piikani (Blackfeet) and the Apsáalooke (Crow) First Nations because I’ve been to and enjoyed their traditional homelands in recent years. Many thanks for your hospitality.
