Just a few weeks ago, we were simply chilling as a family at home expect my younger brother. Suddenly, I don’t know what happened, but my mom recalled something that happened in the past and then we all got caught up in the conversation and it was so reviving to see how much life has changed for good to be precise and where we are now. Then she added something: “My daughters always be grateful for the life you have because this is a blessing”, my dad on the other end of the table respectfully agreed. After the conversation, I tried to navigate and understand the message that she was putting across and it made me realise how blessed I am to have a good family that we can sit around and talk on the current issues and good things, then I smiled. That being said, this incited me to write something about it and I thought today will be perfect for it.

It’s been exactly twenty-three years (17^th January) since a beautiful lady was born. I can’t believe how much time has flown by, but I am grateful for the new year, new chances to make my life great. For this occasion, I thought I would write a personal post on 10 most important things I am grateful for. Having a grateful mindset towards everything is not only good for your health but also important for your heart, so begin each new day with a grateful heart, then remember to smile. But before we dive into the post, I really had a great time celebrating it with friends which made me realise how blessed I am. Although my family wasn’t around, my friends made sure I had a great birthday celebration.

Below is a list of the things I am most grateful for:

I am grateful for my family

I don’t know where I would be now without the love, the support, the guidance of my family. I owe my family everything. I am thankful for my parents (Dad & Mom thank you I know you are reading this) for their unconditional love, for shaping me into the woman I am today. I am thankful for my siblings for their continuous support and presence in my life. I am thankful for my aunties for all their valuable advice and love. Finally, I am thankful for my sweet little cousins for bringing joy and bliss in the family.

I am grateful for my health

I am so thankful for my health (mental and physical). I am no special case or do not have anything better than the rest but there are so many beautiful souls who were born at the same time as me but are not In a good state of being at the moment, sending sunshine their way.

I am grateful for my friends

Friends are flowers in the garden of life and having them around makes life more beautiful and worth living. I am so thankful for the friends and people in my life for their continuous support, love and encouragement to be better. I think every person needs to have people who are there for him/her because these are the same people who will come to your rescue just in case and you never know when they might intervene in your life which brings me to say again do not take your friends for granted. They do not have to be many but friends are always good to have and be around with. To all my friends, thank you for being awesome.

I am grateful for the lessons learnt

Lessons are part of the journey in our lives and they are the ones that make us who we are (as the saying goes by what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger). I tend to believe there is always a reason some things happen and accept them as they seem to be. On that note, I am really grateful for the lessons learnt which shaped me into the individual I am today looking forward to more growth.

I am grateful for the growth

We all grow in a certain way or another and I am thankful to where I am today. I am definitely in a better place (spiritually, socially, mentally, intellectually, financially a bit) as I was when I turned 22 and I am looking forward to more growth this year.

I am grateful for the things I have

I have learnt to appreciate what I have now in my life by not desiring what I can’t afford. Sometimes the comparison is the thief of joy and it is not worth it because everyone’s journey is different. I am so grateful for what I have, the life I was granted with and for everything else because I know someone somewhere is hoping for what I have. Practice Gratitude.

I am grateful for the education and knowledge I have acquired

Over the years I have acquired knowledge and grew intellectually, and I am sure I am in a better place than someone who did not go to school or who did not get the chance to go to schools that I went to. I am so grateful for that and hoping to acquire more knowledge as I become wiser and older. This is being the same reason that brought me to create my blog where I share most of the things with you guys.

I am grateful for having access to basic necessities

Sometimes we get up and do our everyday routine but forget to be thankful for the small basic needs that we have. Not everyone in this planet has a shelter or food to put on their table but you and I are blessed to be having that. I am so grateful for having access to nice food and shelter.

I am grateful for the gift of life

Life is beautiful and I am grateful for the gift of life. I am so thankful that I get to wake up every day in a good state of being and being able to accomplish so many things. I am grateful to be spending my life with the people I love. Live your life to the fullest and remember to be grateful for it because no one is you and remember to smile.

I am grateful for my GOD

Last but not least, I am thankful for having an unfailing GOD. I am grateful for his essence in my life and his continuous blessings. I am thankful for God because all that I have featured above is a direct result of his love. Thank you, GOD.

“A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles”

(Quote of the week)

This was a personal post that I enjoyed writing and I hope you enjoy reading it too and got something out of it.

I would love to know what are the things you are grateful for. Kindly let’s discuss in the comment section.

Sending sunshine your way

Carny