My Definition Of Gratitude (#219)

My definition of gratitude isn’t so much defined in words as it is in feeling.

There’s a quote from one of my favorite coaches, John Wooden, that’s appropriate…

Gratitude is both simultaneously a little thing and a big thing. Gratitude doesn’t have to be a long list every night. Gratitude can be the warm embrace shared with someone you missed or a sincere thank you after finishing a collaborative project. Gratitude starts in the simplest form and can evolve into a larger sensation. There’s something powerful when we can share a mutual appreciation of one another. It’s all about how we can demonstrate love and positivity because of people or events in our life, in both little and big ways.

07.29.18

Today I’m Grateful For…

1. Texts from Home
2. My Peer Mentor staff
3. Sand between my toes
4. Change
5. Good advice
6. Train rides to Liverpool
7. Supportive people
8. Grad school
9. Home cooked meals
10. Tattoo stories
11. Classic movies
12. No traffic coming home
13. People who inspire me
14. Sharing gratitude
15. When I’m sitting outside and you can hear the train pass by my house at night
16. Rainy days with my cat
17. Saturday morning reffing
18. Friends from home
19. Teachers and mentors
20. An empty email inbox
21. Chipotle trips
22. Sitting around the Bridgewater Lake
23. A good series on Netflix
24. Safe travels
25. The here and now

As always, check out my first blog, 25 Things I’m Grateful For (#1) to know why I’m writing this list and why I want you to start yours.

Featured image is not my own but I’m always a sucker for a good sunset.

Author: Jake Ames

Grad student, feline father, twin brother, buffalo chicken enthusiast, and gratitude writer. Using this blog to hopefully inspire others on their journey. Love your process, whatever that looks like. View all posts by Jake Ames