GRATITUDE JOURNAL, A TOOL FOR THE GRIEVING HEART
Several times over the past few years I began to keep a gratitude journal. I bought a special notebook and pen and kept them by my bed. I wrote for a few days. Then I would forget for a day. Then I would stop completely.
Last year I made a commitment to myself to write in my journal for 21 days. I have read that it takes about 3 weeks to form a new habit or to break an unwanted habit.
The 21 days passed months ago. I still write every night before going to sleep. A few times I forgot and turned off the light. It only took a minute or two to realize that something didn’t feel right.
The light came back on and I was writing about all that I was thankful for.
This has truly been an amazing experience. The more I write, the more gratitude I feel.
What I am noticing more and more is my appreciation for the simple things that can so easily be ignored.
I challenge you to try it for 21 days. Just three weeks. It only takes 5 minutes, but it could change your life.
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