Wise words about having an attitude of gratitude

Having an attitude of gratitude increases your vibe dramatically. It can shift your focus from ‘poor me’. My grandmother taught me this from a very early age. I would often call her when I was in the midst of drama and she would help me see the silver lining in the situation. Sometimes she would ask me ‘Whats the worst thing that could have happened?’ Once I realised that the worst hadn’t happened I felt grateful.

This quote from Buddha sums it up: “ Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick. And if we got sick at least we didn’t die. So let us all be thankful.”

This quote does bring a smile to my face and sums up my nan’s wise perspective on gratitude.