The Power of Gratitude IN the Here and Now
In the depths of life's valleys, many people discover something extraordinary: gratitude is not a distant goal, but a present power.
Last Tuesday, during our Gratitude Encounter™ Reset Session, I posed a simple question: "Why is it important that YOU chose to be here today?" The responses were astounding and beautifully reflected our collective longing for kindness, hope, and connection:
"I want to be soft and kind again."
"I need to feel connected to hope."
"Need to be lifted. Feeling heavy."
"To engage in positivity. Life has so many negativities around us, and I feel the need to add more positivity into my life and enrich others."
These sentiments sparked rich conversations, underlining the transformative power of gratitude, even when life is challenging.
Dispelling the "Will Be When" Myth
Have you ever fallen into the trap of thinking, "I'll be grateful when…"
Career Advancement: "I'll be grateful when I land that promotion and finally get recognized for my hard work."
Life Milestones: "I'll feel grateful when I've paid off all my debts and have financial freedom."
Personal Achievement: "I'll appreciate myself when I complete that marathon and prove that I can push beyond my limits."
But gratitude isn't a reward reserved for reaching a future milestone. It's an attitude you cultivate in the here and now.
As my new friend, Stephan Nery insightfully shared last week in a post,
"The essence of gratitude is often associated with abundance. But when faced with loss, grief, or despair, gratitude shifts from being a reaction to positive circumstances to a deliberate, even radical, act of consciousness. Can you still be grateful when you feel you're losing everything?"
That's powerful! That's gratitude IN action.
There is a NOW element to gratitude that many people miss...I hope YOU seize gratitude in the now...and savor it later too when your hopes, dreams, and aspirations are realized. You don't have to defer gratitude another moment. You can find something to be grateful for now!
Why Gratitude Matters Now... to YOU
Back to a version of the question I asked the group last week,
Why is it important that YOU choose gratitude NOW?
I invite you to share your response in a comment below..or DM me.
It's my hope that you discover practicing gratitude in the present moment shifts it from being merely a reaction to being a transformative power within you.
Here are some benefits I've witnessed...and enjoyed:
Hope Grows: Even amidst difficulty and despair, gratitude nurtures hope by highlighting at least one good thing.
Connection Deepens: There is something magical about sharing gratitude in community. It becomes a bridge in times of isolation.
Agency Strengthens: Gratitude boosts your sense of possibility and motivates you to take action with clear intent.
Take Action Now
If your team is stalled, stuck, or struggling, grab one of four openings I have for a Gratitude Encounter Reset Session this month! It's a game-changer.
If you've got questions about how this will work for your team, schedule a 15-minute call and we'll explore it.
Gratitude isn't a future destination. It's a journey we choose daily.
I'M GRATEFUL FOR YOU!