Gratitude is more than a polite “thank you.” It is a rhythm, a pulse, a steady reminder that even in absence, even in longing, there is presence. Gratitude teaches us to see beyond what is missing and to honor what remains.
When we pause to count blessings, we discover that gratitude is not passive—it is active. It moves us to:
- Acknowledge the unseen labor of those who paved the way before us.
- Celebrate the small victories that often go unnoticed.
- Plant seeds of tomorrow, turning what we wish we had into what we choose to give.
Gratitude is a discipline. It requires boundaries, obedience, and clarity. It asks us to resist comparison and instead embrace communion. Gratitude says: “I will not measure my worth by what I lack, but by the love I carry forward.”
Today, I invite you to practice gratitude as motion:
- Write down one promise you’ve kept, even when it was hard.
- Speak aloud one blessing that came from absence.
- Share one testimony that reminds someone else they are not forgotten.
Gratitude is not just a feeling—it is a seed planted in the soil of today. It grows into roots that nourish tomorrow, an inheritance of spirit our children can live with, and a harvest that continues long after we are gone.
Presence is the gift; gratitude is the response.
ASE’
Shana
December 12, 2025 at 3:37 pmI am going to do that today. Write it speak it and share. I show gratitude Goddess.