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21-Day Blogging Marathon | Day 8: Share 5 blessings you have in your life


Since I was talking about gratitude in yesterday’s post, I decided to pick up this topic for today’s post. During difficult times, like the one we are facing currently, it can be very easy for us to forget what’s going right, and instead, focus on the negative. We often give in to our entitlement, and tend to overlook how blessed we actually are. I think that it’s imperative to practice gratefulness and count our blessings. Which is what I’m trying to achieve through today’s blog.
Here are five things that I’m grateful for:

1. A Healthy Body: At a time where all news channels in the world are showing us the increasing number of people getting sick, I want to take some time and think about how fortunate I am to have a healthy body. Distracted by other important things our lives, we often take our bodies for granted. I am guilty of the same. As you get only one life to live, you also have only one body to experience this life. It is important to take care of it, and be grateful for it.

2. A Job: I consider myself privileged to be able to work at a time where the world economy is shrinking and many people are surrounded by uncertainty around their jobs. For me, my job is not simply a source of income; it is also a means to keep myself focused in an otherwise chaotic scenario. While sometimes I find myself searching for the purpose of my work, right now, I feel grateful for having this work.

3. A Home: I have an interesting observation to share – many of us are taking to social media and posting about how boring it is to stay home. I want to take a step back and talk about how grateful we are to have a home to stay in. Similar to #2 above, I would say that anyone who has a roof over his head is privileged.

4. Family and Friends: I’m glad to have a circle of people around me, whom I can reach out to in case things get too overwhelming. It is essential to have a support system in the form of friends, family and colleagues. It is also essential to value this support system.

5. Opportunities: I think this is a unique time for all of us, and while staying in, some of us more time on our hands. I definitely do, since I am working from home and am not spending 4 hours commuting to my work place, 5 days a week. During an average workweek, I am usually preoccupied with my schedule, and often do not have time to focus on my mental health. I am spending this time on my mental health, and I am thankful for the numerous ways in which I can do that, staying in. I am spending more time reading, writing, exercising, creating art, and learning new skills.

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