Gratitude Is Everything.

Gratitude they say is everything, one who is grateful for what is least will also be grateful for what is more.

Most people indeed tend to focus on the aspect of their lives that's not doing well and overlook what is going well for them, let's say such people are classified as the pessimistic set of people, but one who is optimistic looks at the bright side of life and then hope things get even better.

How can I not be grateful for the gift of family? To me, my family is the best thing that ever happened to me, if I have to choose to come back to this world again through a family, I will choose my family over and over again. I am grateful for the ability to love and be loved in return.

They might not be the richest, but I love the peace I get whenever I am around them, the genuine laughter, and the great sense of humour my family has, which makes life very easy to cope with, I am blessed with a very prayerful mother who covers her children with prayer 24/7.

I am also grateful for being alive, oh yes, it's a blessing to wake up, dress up, leave the home and come back alive, most times we take it for granted but then if one realizes the mishap many go through in their daily lives, staying alive and healthy should be a very good reason to stay grateful at the moment cause I believe that one who has live surely has hope.

Do you how grateful I also am for being financially independent? I mean I do not have to rely on anyone to foot my bill and take care of myself, so many ladies have done all sorts of things illegally all in the name of searching for a better life but here I am with a good conscience and also a good life, which is the biggest blessing ever and this is why I am always content with the things I have got. I am very grateful for the opportunity to grow and connect with others, and grateful for being a skilled person who can work with her hands and care for herself and those around me.

Lastly, let's talk about having peace of mind in a chaotic world, that's the biggest flex of all time, and so many people wish to have peace within themselves but they have none, they keep running from one thing to another but look at me, I can sleep so peacefully at night without having any form of fear of repercussions from my past deeds, a good lifestyle surely brings true peace of mind which money can never buy and that is something I hope never to take for granted.

These are the things I am grateful for at the moment and I will stay grateful for them until my last breath, then, of course, I surely wouldn't take for granted my good and supportive friends, and music that keeps me sane when the going gets tough, a breath of fresh air, the beautiful sky and work of art that God himself has created and the little and beautiful things around me which brings true smiles to my face.