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5 Reasons To Be Grateful For Struggle

May 17, 2021 John Uncategorized No comments

Life’s struggles usually don’t move us to feeling grateful that we have them. But GenuLines iinvites you to re-examine this idea.

You may be surprised at the results!

5 Reasons To Be Grateful For Struggle

Have you ever asked yourself why you always want more? You want to make yourself better.

Get that promotion. Earn more money.

Win the lottery, a new car, a bigger house, another pet, to travel more often. It’s natural to pine for new things and to aim your sights higher.

But…

But there’s a problem here. We often take our eye off the ball.

And instead of living in the present, we become obsessed with the future. We figure everything will be better there.

But you can’t make everything better there without first putting in the work here.

The struggles that we face now do serve a purpose.

It isn’t something we enjoy or look forward to, but we may be able to find reasons to be grateful for those struggles.

Here’s why:

1. It Could Be Worse

This might not sound like a reason to be grateful for struggle, but… do you have the food you need to survive and a roof over your head? You have the basics down and while that isn’t everything, for right now it is.

Sometimes coming back to that thought is enough to remind you of your life achievements. You’re building the strength to handle what you’re facing now.

2. You Can See Through People

When you’re struggling, you learn who your real friends are. Friends can offer a great shoulder to lean on. But false friends can make their way into your life. They’re the first ones to run for the hills when things get tough.

3. You Rediscover Who You Are

You might wonder how this could be true, but it is. Think about the darkest days you’ve ever experienced. Now realize that you’re still here and you’re still standing. This speaks to your ability to be strong..

4. You Learn To Appreciate The Little Things

Sometimes we take these things for granted. Pause to savor your morning cup of coffee.

Carry this attitude with you through the day. Share your good energy with other people.

An act of kindness can change your day – and help others to change theirs.

5. Struggle is Building You Up

It might feel like your struggles are trying to tear you down. But like working a muscle they’re building you back up.

It’s difficult to think of struggles as being a blessing. But the blessing comes from your response to those struggles.

What’s the most difficult type of struggle to cope with? One that you have no control over.

You learn to cope and when you know how to cope, you learn how to succeed.

JohnK 5-17-2021

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Overheard: “If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.”

~Meister Eckhart

Make a List of Everything You Are Grateful For

December 3, 2019 John Uncategorized No comments

Business magnate Richard Branson says he’s “passionate about lists.” What’s on your lists?

GenuLines suggests making a list that proclaims your gratitude.

Make a List of Everything You Are Grateful For

You may forget the little things that you’re grateful for in your life. But, if you keep them in plain sight, it can help you reinforce your gratitude.

So why not write them down, and keep them close by?

If you find yourself overwhelmed by negative feelings, refer to your list. It can serve as a way to reset your negativity.

Think of all the things you’re grateful for and start listing them. If you get stuck, think about the people in your life.

Who gives you happy thoughts?

List the aspects of what those people do to make you happy. If you love the way your spouse smiles at you, write that down.

It can be something simple, such as reading the newspaper on the train. The point is, no item is too small to add to the list.

Do you love the jokes that the server tells you when you get your cup of coffee and your muffin? That goes on the list, too.

Your list should never be complete as you will find new experiences and people to add to it. Each day, there is potential for people to make a small difference in your life.

But, remember that you make differences in other peoples’ lives as well.

Try to make those experiences more positive than negative. If people around you bring you down either avoid them or try to help them to be more positive.

If you are the one bringing people down, you need to try and reverse this.

The list will be a big factor in helping you. Negative and bitter feelings stem from not appreciating your life and all the things in it.

That’s one reason why keeping a list is so important.

You can choose to write this list on a piece of paper, or keep it on an electronic device. It doesn’t matter how you store it, but you want it to be accessible.

Commit to reading it and make regular updates to it. Add to it as you find more things that you are grateful for in your life.

Maintaining this list could be the basis for a book that you write about appreciating your life. By publishing your list, you may help others do the same.

Reading your ideas might spark them to be grateful, too.

JohnK 12-3-2019

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