What Are You Grateful For Today?

[Guest-5ty5s4]

I am alive. That means I have endless opportunity.

 

[Chapas]

Thank you for this awesome thread. I have been a little b**** the recent years due to some health issues and other stuff, and only now am I starting to realize how beautiful life is despite the problems that will always be there. Every morning for the past month I sit down and try to write a lot of free-flowing thoughts for 10 minutes on how good life actually is. This has really helped me. What am I grateful for today?

- I am grateful for the people in my life. My wife, my family and my friends. My social circle has become 10x smaller in the last years by choice (quality over quantity) and it has helped me filter out so much unnecessary noice that takes my focus away from more important things.

- Despite the health issues mentioned earlier, I have probably never been more healthier than now. Quite a paradox haha. When I look back at my lifestyle just 1 or 2 years ago, I am very grateful that my body just decided to say 'STOP' itself. Had I continued without any warning signs, it would not have turned out well in the long run. So basically you could say I am grateful for the health issues, because without them I would never have started the process of improving my health.

- I am grateful that the pandemic made it possible, and even favourable, to work remotely. This has had a vital positive effect on my mental and physical health.

Pre-pandemic I was commuting 4 hours a day (changing trains/busses 4 times each way). Before I had even arrived at work at 9 AM I had already had 2 coffees and 5-6 cigarettes. Arriving home for late dinner at 7-8 PM I was so tired and my best way to unwind was with a couple of beers and some wine on the balcony accompanied with more cigarettes. Then 5-6 hours of sleep and back on the grind again. Poor wife. Only now I realized that she lived with a unhealthy and unhappy zombie during that time.

Now I wake up at 7 AM. Before I turn on my computer for work at 9 AM I have already managed to meditate, visualize, write in my gratitude journal, read 10-20 pages in one of my books, go for a run, take a long cold shower, get ready for work and prepare my first green smoothie of the day. Now that's a morning I like compared to the 2 hour transport with 2 coffees and 6 cigarettes on top kind of morning.

- I am grateful that I finally was able to quit cigarettes and in November I reached 1 year as a non-smoker. My longest break has been for 9 months (around 10 years ago), but this time it just feels real. I quit with the right mindset, and I am 100 % positive that I will never touch that stuff again. If anyone needs some support or advice to quit those silly silent killers, then hit me up. Would be glad to help!

- I am grateful that I do not longer need those beers and that wine on the balcony in order to relax after a crazy day at work. I still love a good wine, but I drink so much less than before and I can just feel how it affects my mental and physical health in a great way.

- I am grateful that due to working remotely I can actually live wherever I want on this planet (almost). This means that we spent 2 months earlier this year in checking out our dream country. We simply feel in love during these 2 months and are now preparing our move there in February/March.

- I am grateful that my wife has been able to overcome severe anxiety and panic attacks in 2021. It's a topic that is not being discussed enough in the media, but the pandemic has really affected the mental health of especially young people. And I witnessed that from the first row. Fortunately, she was strong enough to overcome them, and for whomever experiencing mental difficulties I advice you to speak up about it, because our mental health is the most important thing we've got and IT CAN be cured (and in most cases without any form of pills and stuff)

- I am grateful that all of the elders in our families have steered clear of Covid so far, and that everyone close to us who have had it didn't suffer more than from a regular flu. Also just in general grateful that everyone around us seems to be somewhat healthy and in great shape, despite a pandemic going on for the past 2 years.

- Last but not least I am glad that I managed to spend most of the pandemic in one of the most open countries without any masks, restrictions and vaccine mandates. From here I only have around 10 kilometres to the border of the country where I grew up. These two countries used to be so much alike, but they are like two different worlds now. You can clearly see the difference on people's faces whether they spent 2 years in freedom or 2 years locked down.

Again, thank you for this thread. Writing this post is the best way I could possible start my morning. Now out for a run, and then a beautiful and productive day is waiting for me!

 

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[Antifragile]

Today I’m grateful for the knowledge I am getting from reading dense reports on web3. Just a few months ago I thought I “got it” only to discover the rabbit hole so deep, I don’t got it at all.

And I know I’m early. My industry will be 5 years behind everyone else, I’m literally ground zero. Grateful to be learning this stuff. And super positive on the future of this tech.

 

[MTF]

And I'll be grateful for the next response in this thread, because more people really should contribute to it. Thanks MTF.

I was thinking about bumping this thread yesterday so thank you for your contribution.

I don't have the greatest morning mentally today and I'm grateful it's my choice to decide if I want to work or take it easy today.

 

[Zoobs]

Am grateful for the fire in me that wants more. At 43 i'm not done. I will own my own business and i will be successful.

(Am also grateful for this thread)

 

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[ADR]

Im grateful for my health. Im fully recovered from Covid 19 and I feel energized to continue my journey onto the Fastlane. Also, for the health of my family and for my wifes cooking today

 

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[WJK]

I was reading the other day about the difference between grateful and thankful. They are two different feelings. Thankfulness is more of a temporary feeling for the moment. Grateful is what you feel something long-term in your gut. It's more profound. I've changed my morning statement of what I'm feeling from being labeled grateful to thankful. I have a few "grateful" things in my life. Most are simply a moment of being thankful for today's reality.

 

[Plushy]

Grateful that I completed today's tasks. I didn't think I'd be able to do it but one way or another they got done because I kept trying and putting in the effort. This is a controllable add to my self confidence.

 

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[Isaac Odongo]

I am alive and capable of working to help people.

I am able to workout and throw punches

 

[Revuelto_Reveals]

I'm thankful for the gifts I was blessed with at birth which continue to serve me well to this day. I am blessed with a mental makeup which allows:

The ability to critique advice I receive from people and to assign its proper value based on where they objectively are as far as results are concerned (I.E., deciding not to take Fastlane advice from a Sidewalker, bodybuilding advice from a beanstalk, etc.), my desire to consume books as opposed to cheap dopamine, the ability to expand my attention span through sustained effort, my decision to view the mistakes of immediate family not as guides on how to live but as guides on how NOT to live, me to read the right books at the right times (TMF of course, Mindset by Carol Dweck, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie), me to view problems not as obstacles but as opportunities to strengthen and flex my skills and enjoy a challenge, and last but most - my insane work ethic.

I'm grateful for the circumstances in which I live, that include but are far from limited to:

That I grew up in a free first world country, that my bills are paid, that I don't have to work every day of the week to sustain my lifestyle, being surrounded by genuinely good friends, and a myriad of others.

Lastly I'm thankful for my disposition which allows me to expand and build upon the good things I was blessed with at birth, and to possess the discipline necessary to create something that brings more goodness into my own life and the lives of my loved ones.

I'm thankful for this thread! And that even successful people understand the value of gratefulness and being happy with what we currently have, even while we attempt to acquire more.

 

[Panos Daras]

A couple of weeks ago I started with my girlfriend daily "say 5 things you're grateful for" practice and it's been helpful to slowly learn to focus more on the good aspects of life instead of the negative ones.

I really applaud you for starting this thread 4 years ago.

The thing is that for me asking myself to say 5 things I am grateful for sounds like a huge cringe and hocus pocus self-affirmation Tony Robbin's level crap inside my head.

Spoiler alert, it isn't.

This is why I ask myself:

What would this day be like if I did not have arms?

And now I hear you say why would you do that?
After asking this question I immediately realize how hard everything would be.
From opening the doors to going to the toilet to turning off the alarm on my phone.
So then I am like ok thank goodness, I am grateful I have arms.

And then the follow-up question is what else do I have going for me?
And the ball starts to roll.

 

[AmazingLarry]

Grateful for a supportive family. I hear so many people talk about how their spouse, parents or other family members discourage them, tell them to get a "real job" and shit on their dreams. My wife is always encouraging and makes sacrifices so I can pursue business. Same with my parents who are willing to spend their own time and effort to help me. I recognize that this is an amazing privilege.

 

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[Andy Black]

I'm currently grateful for being able to sit on a comfortable sofa in a warm house with a beautiful ocean view and get to post on this incredible forum

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I’m delighted you’re somewhere warm and feeling the positive glows.

 

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[Deleted85763]

I'm currently grateful for being able to sit on a comfortable sofa in a warm house with a beautiful ocean view and get to post on this incredible forum

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No wonder you're grateful? Where is that? A view can make such a difference in how one feels.

My current view is marginal, at best. But you should have seen my view three years ago. It was as close to heaven as I could get here on earth!

I'm grateful me and family survived Covid, didn't get Covid, and are all healthy.

 

[MTF]

Super, super grateful that I finally passed my freediving AIDA 2 certification

I struggled a lot with learning how to equalize properly but finally figured it out a week and a half ago. I've been honing it since then until I finally passed the remaining requirements today (a properly executed 16-meter dive and rescue at 10 meters).

It cost me a ton of work and frustration over many weeks while for many people it comes naturally almost instantly. While it would sure be nice if it were natural for me as well, the amount of work and dedication I put into it makes me WAY more grateful today for the accomplishment.

 

[Bigguns50]

I woke up topside today! I am grateful for absolutely everything. Every moment. Being present for it all. The "bad" things hold lessons as do the "good things".

 

[BizyDad]

24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week and all the unexpected opportunities that come with it.

Had some great conversations today & this week. Made a new friend. Got three referrals for new clients out of the blue, and signed two new clients. Did a little pro bono consulting for a couple of people. It's been a while since I did that, and it felt great. Got a call from my business broker client who has a lead on a small SEO company for sale. It hasn't been listed yet, so I give first crack at it. I never thought of using acquisitions to expand, but this could work...

And I'll be grateful for the next response in this thread, because more people really should contribute to it. Thanks MTF.

 

[Antifragile]

This forum.

It is beyond awesome to learn from the cool projects that forum members are working on.

It is also great to have a community that "gets it" and doesn't think you are crazy for wanting to pursue entrepreneurship.

Love this post.
Calling on @MJ DeMarco to see it.

 

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[MTF]

I'm extremely grateful that the spring has arrived. I'm feeling giddy seeing the blue skies, enjoying the warm sun, being able to go outside without a jacket, and being able to walk barefoot. Just got back from a jump rope workout barefoot in the sun and it was blissful.

 

[BizyDad]

Old friends and new beginnings.

 

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[Itizn]

For being much better at recognizing when it's time to move on from people , places, and things.

I used to delay in admitting when changes were necessary.

 

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[originalMJT]

I’m grateful I’ve not got a shitty job to get up for in the morning and I haven’t had a job since December 2008

 

[Ronnie Bryan]

Just two years ago I saw my Value not worth more than $10 per hour. Today it is over $16, a slow, steady climb. I am grateful for the education. Learning and growing and for every bit of my time, resulting in increasing my productivity and changing me to be more insatiable.

 

[EasyStu]

I am grateful for:

- the internet and be able to have access to knowldege and different mind sets
- hearing birds outside and seeing the nature awaken in spring
- be able to learn any skill with the help of others or their knowledge
- have clean water and a black tea while learning
- to be alive and make experiences

 

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[Subsonic]

Resurrecting this thread. Two and a half years later, I'm still practicing gratitude daily. It's now also a daily occurrence for me to feel gratitude spontaneously which was rare before.

Been doing it for a long time as well.

You know it's working when the first thought in hard situations is "Man I am do grateful that this not worse".

Really sick rn but still grateful that it's not worse.

 

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[Johnny boy]

Glad you're happy.

I was amused by your "girlfriend" comment. Traditional and submissive -- not the women I know since the 1950s.

You are with the wrong people. My social circle all has girlfriends/wives that are modest, religious, pretty, don’t post on social media, and don’t associate with people who are not like them.

 

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[Awakened2022]

Gratitude does compound. Ever since I started actively thinking grateful thoughts, gratitude has come to me randomly throughout the day. I'm way more content these days with very little things, just like the moment you shared in this picture.

One morning, I heard a touching song on the radio and was so filled with gratitude that the poem below was born.

Let Me Live a While Longer

Lord,
As I enter a new age,
Close not my ears
To new songs yet to be sung
Till the lyrics are in sync
With my emotions.

Lord,
Good books are spawned out daily,
Books are the fuel that drives me,
My sojourn into realms otherwise inaccessible,
Close not my eyes to their magic,
Till I have myself spawned out some.

As I mature, Lord,
Food gets tastier
And easier to obtain,
And my appetite grows sharper.
Let me relish more delicacies, Lord,
Till I become a connoisseur.

Lord,
You have blessed me with angels,
Five in number, enough to fill my days,
To put to the test the mother in me,
You threw my way awesome twins,
They need a mother's touch and love.
Help me nurture them in your way,
And grant them a much longer life
Than mine.

Lord,
You are still a miracle worker.
I have witnessed some, true,
And I know you are yet to send my way
The mother of all miracles.
Let me live to bear testimony
That you are still a miracle-working God.

Lord,
My relationship with you is close.
With time, it could become closer.
There are things about me
That I wish you would hear from me alone.
Let me live a while longer,
Till I can freely confide in you,
And you in me.
Amen.

Aura.

 

[MJ DeMarco]

If I posted in this thread every time I felt gratitude, this thread would be 1000 pages of 25 posts long.

I go through periods where I feel a generalized sense of gratitude, and then IMMENSE gratitude to the point of exultation.

For example, last night I was writing in my quiet library (where I usually use to drop prose) while temperatures dropped below freezing - I felt so overwhelmingly grateful that I snapped a photo to remind me.

There's nothing special about the picture other than a reminder to love the moment, don't take it for granted, and don't sweat the small things (like why someone can't figure out how to personal train another human). :=)

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So the WiFi connection in this room is absolutely horrible ...

Having had enough, I logged onto Amazon and immediately was able to buy an additional WiFi access point.

It's 2 pm.

It will be here in a few hours, hand delivered to my door... for FREE.

Absolutely amazing, what a world we live in...

 

[ADR]

There are countless studies explaining why gratitude works and how it impacts positively our well-being.

A couple of weeks ago I started with my girlfriend daily "say 5 things you're grateful for" practice and it's been helpful to slowly learn to focus more on the good aspects of life instead of the negative ones.

So, what are you grateful for today? Just pop in here whenever you want to share some grateful thoughts with others. I hope that this thread will become a source of consistent positivity.

I’m grateful for my health and the health of my loved ones. The life I share with my wife and son. Also, for the opportunity to earn more freedom. To be able to make music and read on my free time. Also, for my business; although small, it has potential to unscript me.

 

[Antifragile]

I am grateful today for a few things:

1. Good weather, I get to ride my bike to office - always a great feeling.
2. Health. After a few rounds with colds and whatever, finally back to normal.
3. Bitcoin is up 1% - we are all going to be rich!!! hahaha. Had to throw in a joke in here, just had to.