Gratitude is a Vitamin for the Soul

Gratitude is a Vitamin for the Soul. I ran across this phrase the other day, and it resonated with me. I really like the idea behind thinking like this, because if gratitude is a “vitamin,” then you know it will benefit you to take it. Meaning, if you take your daily dose of gratitude, your body will be stronger, your mind will be healthier, and your attitude will be kinder.

As we are approaching the holiday season this November and December, many of us often like to reflect on the year and the things we accomplished or made it through. It makes no difference the number of struggles you go through on a daily, weekly, or yearly basis because they are a part of life. Regardless if that number is one or one thousand, you have the choice to find the good, the silver lining of you will, as a result of them. If you have a difficult time with focusing on the positive, or even being grateful for the things that you’ve gone through, then let this be a message to you to start including a new “vitamin” in your life.

This is a good reminder for us to take our dose of vitamins every day and discover ways to be grateful for the things that you have in your life. Be grateful for the things you have overcome in your life. Be grateful for the things you have opportunity to do in your life.

Gratitude isn’t something we are born with, it is something we create in our hearts. First you see, then you speak, then you memorize, then finally, you adopt it in to your heart. Taken with a daily dose, the gratitude-vitamin can help you to be the best version of yourself.

Until next time ~ Nikki Smith

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