Gratefulness
I have a story that highlighted this point of gratefulness very well. I was fortunate enough to have a great friend and personal mentor of mine drop in to visit me in Bangalore few months back . He had been called on for an important presentation at work in a MNC, and we were able to enjoy an early morning coffee at Starbucks in HSR Layout. We were talking about the progress of careers and how people start at different places and go different directions. He then caught me comparing myself to some of my friends around the world. He cut me off very quickly and guided me...
“Let me tell you something Teddy Roosevelt once said. ‘Comparison is the thief of joy.’ Don’t focus on what you don’t have and don’t focus on what your friends do have.”
He continued his wisdom. “Focus instead on where you are, what you do well and who you are in this very moment. Be thankful for that.”
It was a perfect thing for me to hear as a reminder, and I wanted to share it for your thoughts. Being thankful every day for the things I have has allowed me to focus on what I bring to the world to create positive impact.
I now give you ten things to
say thank you
for, today and every day.
- Your family
- Your friends
- Clean water
- Food
- Clothes
- Connecting with others
- Music
- Movies
- Books
- YOURSELF and YOUR strengths
Remember, there are millions of people who would love to do what you do every day.
Happy Thanksgiving!