Gratitude

Where is your focus today?

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For the longest time, we’ve all heard that joy in life starts from within. We’ve got plenty of evidence directing us back to our inner being when finding satisfaction in life. The stories of Prophets and spiritual gurus tell us that nothing from the outside will fully satisfy us in life because all is temporary and will come to pass. In our present-day tragic Hollywood and rags-to-riches stories, many seek satisfaction with the material world to end up dissatisfied. Of course, we have all been guilty of such mentalities and behaviors, so where can one find the key to joy to have a balanced life leading from within to the outer world.

Despite the suffering worldwide, many persist in loops of complaining about almost anything in life. Many complain about the news, sports, weather, jobs, people, food, having too much to do or not having enough to do, and much more. However, in the end, all our complaining is a direct cause of our lack of joy, which begs the question: could a simple daily mindset shift to gratitude be the key to contentment. The most obvious answer is yes, but again where does one start to make the shift.

From experience, I would say our basic needs are the most obvious place to start. If you are a person who can wake up to food, water, shelter, and clothes daily, then you have a lot to be grateful for. Many today are…