Gratitude: Spiritual & Logical Practice
My husband and I have so much to be grateful for in our lives. We enjoy a beautiful home with a quiet front porch, perfect for coffee, journal writing, and prayer, and a relaxing sunporch where we can unwind. Over the years, we had the space and flexibility to care for our aging parents in their final years, a time that brought its own set of blessings and memories. Today, we both drive reliable vehicles that make life easier, and I continue to be grateful for my business, which I’ve grown over the years. It’s provided me with the freedom to be present for family when needed and, perhaps even more importantly, the opportunity to work with and influence women in deeply fulfilling ways. We are truly blessed in so many ways.
Does that mean there’s nothing more in life we’d love to see or experience? Not exactly. Like everyone, we have our own visions and hopes for the future—things we’d love to create or see unfold in our lives.
Does that mean we’re not grateful for what we already have? Not at all. We are incredibly grateful, and we also look forward to bringing more into our lives. Those two can, and do, coexist for us.
Yet sometimes, it can feel like an inner tug-of-war. You feel grateful, but you’re also aware of what could be. On one hand, when expressing gratitude, you might hear a thought saying, “Be careful—if you’re content, maybe you won’t have anything else.” On the other, when focusing on your dreams, another thought might whisper, “If you’re so thankful, why are you asking for more?”
These types of thoughts can create a self-sabotaging cycle, a catch-22 that feels impossible to navigate.
The way through it? Understanding not only the power of gratitude but also its logic.
When you’re thankful for what you have, you feel grounded and energized for today’s tasks. This focus on the present is what actually fuels the actions that shape your tomorrows—the life you’re envisioning.
But when you drown in worry about the future, it’s easy to get tangled in stress and overwhelm. You find yourself ruminating on “what-ifs,” blocking your creativity and confidence. You might find yourself stuck, unable to move forward, because worry has sapped your energy and clarity.
Gratitude, however, is both a spiritual and logical tool. Staying in the moment through gratitude keeps you grounded. It gives you the peace and focus needed to create what you desire for tomorrow.
So today, embrace gratitude. Trust that the dreams you hold for tomorrow will unfold as they’re meant to. Have gratitude for today and trust for tomorrow.
It’s your path to a more peaceful life.