Practising Gratitude day 9

Day 9 Smile


Quote
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. Leo Buscaglia

Smile, for everyone lacks self-confidence and more than any other one thing a smile reassures them. Andre Maurois


Bible Verse
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
Psalm 107:1


Inspiration
Lady waving



Gratitude link
How to practice gratitude



To think about or journal
What do you do when total strangers smile at you?
What small act of caring has been shown to you?


Action
Smile at strangers as you pass them. Don’t worry if they don’t smile back.

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Practising Gratitude day 8

Day 8 Make Mistakes


Quote
When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. Harriet Beecher Stowe

I wouldn't change anything. I've made mistakes, but thanks to those mistakes, I've learned.
Enrique Iglesias


Bible Verse
May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us - yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17


Inspiration
How to learn from mistakes

Gratitude link
Transformative power



To think about or journal
What lessons have you learned from mistakes in the past?
How do you deal with your own mistakes?
Do you show more compassion to others that make mistakes than you do to yourself?


Action
Next time you make a mistake, instead of being hard on yourself, ask yourself what you can learn from it. Be thankful for the lessons learned.

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Practising Gratitude day 7

Day 7 Encourage


Quote
When we become more fully aware that our success is due in large measure to the loyalty, helpfulness, and encouragement we have received from others, our desire grows to pass on similar gifts. Gratitude spurs us on to prove ourselves worthy of what others have done for us. The spirit of gratitude is a powerful energizer. Wilferd A. Peterson

Bible Verse
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6

Inspiration
Black Beauty

Gratitude link
20 ways

To think about or journal
Do you think of yourself as an encourager? Quite often those who have a gift of encouragement don’t recognise it in themselves.
Who encourages you?
If you feel discouraged, what actions do you take to lift yourself up?

Action
Write a letter to a child who could use some encouragement or attention. Kid’s love getting mail.

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