Un recordatorio para agradecer siempre lo que se tiene
The path to happiness is not always easy but it’s fairly simple. To be happy, you need to always be thankful for everything you have.
Hay siempre algo que agradecer.
Todos pasamos por periodos difíciles en la vida. Algunos hemos perdido algo valioso, como la salud o un ser querido, pero incluso mientras lloramos, el mejor consuelo es mirar lo que tenemos.
Whenever we choose to shift our attention from what we lack to what we have, we’re choosing gratefulness and positivity over self-loathing.
Cuando la vida se pone difícil, hay que recordar que las cosas siempre cambian. Nada es inamovible.
That’s yet another thing to be grateful for, the possibility to change things in our life, the possibility to choose freely.
Los grandes hitos de la vida que con tanta impaciencia esperamos son geniales, pero ¿qué ocurre con la vida cotidiana que a menudo damos por sentada?
Cuando empiezas a ser agradecido de verdad, toda tu vida da un vuelco.
In order to remind you of your everyday blessings, here’s a little list of things to say thanks for.
Always be thankful for…
… your family.
“Thank you, God, for all your blessings to me and my family. For the strength you give me each day and for all the people around me who make life more meaningful…” —Unknown
Your loved ones are your greatest treasures. There’s nothing that compares to family.
Often, when we’re younger, we don’t realize how valuable family is.
After the rocky road of puberty, we slowly began to realize that there’s no other bond quite like the one with parents and siblings.
They’ve seen your worst and your best and stayed by your side. Your family is there to support you and cheer on you when nobody else is.
We take things for granted. We get annoyed by silly things and forget about the love that’s always present.
Not everyone is fortunate to have a family or a healthy family relationship. Luckily, it’s true what they say: family isn’t just your blood.
Las personas que están a tu lado en tus peores momentos y que te apoyan de verdad y te demuestran su cariño también son tu familia.
… your health.
“I have a lot to be thankful for. I am healthy, happy and I am loved.” —Reba McEntire
La buena salud es uno de los las mayores bendiciones de la vida. When we’re healthy, we usually don’t think about how fortunate we are to have a functional body.
Whenever the slightest change happens, for example, when we get a common cold and can’t breathe properly, we realize how fortunate we were just days prior.
In moments when we’re sick, we almost can’t imagine how it was to be healthy.
Imagine what all seriously ill people go through every day and can’t change anything about it.
Look at your body with a fresh pair of eyes. Look at every body part and be thankful it’s functioning and healthy.
A lot of things can be fixed and improved but lost health so often can’t be, despite our efforts.
… people who have helped you.
“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” —Albert Schweitzer
There’s probably nothing more heartwarming than the fact that a stranger is willing to help you.
Esto es algo enorme y maravilloso. Significa que empatizan contigo y deciden ayudarte sin condiciones ni prejuicios.
What’s that other than amor puro?
Not all people who help us are strangers but even our friends are not always there for us when we need them, so there’s something special in the kindness of strangers.
Nunca, nunca olvides a las personas que decidieron comprenderte y ayudarte sin pedir nada a cambio.
Recuérdalo y haz lo mismo por otra persona.
Todo el mundo merece ser tratado con cariño y paciencia, así que asegúrate de que así sea y agradece a las personas que te han bendecido con su amabilidad.
… freedom.
“.... si bien la libertad es un don de Dios, debe ser asegurada por Su pueblo aquí en la Tierra.” — Barack Obama
So many of us don’t think about how fortunate we are to experience freedom.
The freedom to choose our partner, family, religion, friends, jobs and othe, little things, like what kind of food we’re going to eat, what kind of clothes we’re going to wear and so on.
No hay que darlas por sentadas. La humanidad ha experimentado demasiadas cosas feas a lo largo de la historia y esperemos que también haya aprendido mucho de ello.
Praise God and always be thankful for the ability to live your life as you want it. Think about those who can’t and fight for their freedom.
… money.
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” ―Oprah Winfrey
It’s easy to get frustrated with things like money.
It seems like there’s never enough of it and we always search for ways to make ourself feel more secure by stacking our bank accounts.
However, sometimes it’s good to remind ourself and feel thankfulness for what we already have, whether it’s a lot or a little.
It’s extremely important to understand that abundance doesn’t come from our possessions but that it’s the state of our spirit.
Yes, money is important but it’s not the most important thing in life and never should be.
Aparte de eso, ¡muchas personas experimentaron ganancias de dinero cuando dejaron de pensar en su falta!
There’s a difference between wanting money and constantly worrying if you’ll have it.
Cuanto más aceptes el hecho de que puedes tener dinero sin años de sangre, sudor y lágrimas, más fácil será tu relación con el dinero.
… your accomplishments.
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” —Philippians 4:8
Remember your accomplishments! Think about all the times you did something good. Be thankful for your skills, for your intellect, for your strength…
Look back on your life and be proud of what you’ve done. It doesn’t have to be grand things.
Puedes estar orgulloso de tu relación, de tus hijos, de tu educación o de tu aspecto físico. Te esfuerces por lo que te esfuerces, siéntete orgulloso de ello.
… peace of mind.
“Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside. No matter what is going on outside of us, there’s always something we could be grateful for.” —Barry Neil Kaufman
Feeling calm is yet another very important feeling, yet it’s taken for granted.
Encontrar tranquilidad is the ultimate life goal and we’re lucky if we reach it and experience it daily.
Todo ser humano necesita paz para sentirse bien y productivo. Calma y gratitud are dependent on each other. Without gratitude, there’s no calmness.
… planet Earth.
“The Earth is what we all have in common.” ―Wendell Berry
We also need to give thanks to the planet we live on. It’s an incredible thing that we not only exist but exist in such a beautiful place as planet Earth.
El planeta Tierra es lo que nos mantiene vivos. Nos proporciona alimentos y agua. Posee tantas cosas bellas para que las disfrutemos.
No sólo debemos estar agradecidos por ella, sino que debemos atesorarla y cuidarla.
… advantages of our time.
“Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has many -not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” —Charles Dickens
Always be thankful for the seemingly ‘little’ things in life.
For example, clean water, electricity, a roof above your head, Wi-Fi, technology that helps you in your everyday tasks…
¿Te imaginas vivir sin esas cosas? Difícilmente.
Todo esto es un lujo, un lujo al que nos hemos acostumbrado. En el pasado, la gente vivía vidas mucho más incómodas y peligrosas que las nuestras.
Tenemos la suerte de vivir en un momento de la historia en el que podemos vivir cómodamente.
… feeling inspired.
“To live, to truly live, one must consider each and every thing a blessing.” ―Kamand Kojouri
Feeling genuine joy is a blissful thing. When we’re happy, we usually don’t think about our happiness; however, when we’re sad, we miss it.
Many people struggle to find purpose in their life due to different reasons. Inspiration and joy aren’t always parts of everyone’s life.
That’s why we should be thankful for feeling inspired, being fueled with purpose and having a positive outlook on life.
… your life.
Sobre todo, agradece tu vida. Todo el mundo tiene sus días buenos y sus días malos.
Sin embargo, la vida es un regalo maravilloso y debe tratarse como tal.
When you fall into a routine, it’s easy to stray off course. There are so many truly magical things that we simply forget and get used to.
It’s important to keep a grateful heart and remind yourself that nothing happens by chance.
Practicar el agradecimiento en la vida cotidiana
There’s one thing I wish everyone did: keep a gratitude journal!
Los diarios de agradecimiento son una forma estupenda de convertir el agradecimiento en un hábito. Un corazón agradecido debe ser la norma.
¿Cómo empezar su diario de gratitud?
Pick up a cute notebook and go for it. It doesn’t have to be stylistically perfect or carefully planned.
Relájate y empieza a escribir lo que se te ocurra y hazlo todos los días.
Reserva un tiempo para escribir y asegúrate de que nada te moleste mientras lo haces.
Eche la vista atrás al día que ha pasado y piense en las pequeñas cosas que te hacen sentir bien.
Aparte de eso, expresa tu gratitud a tu pareja, a tus hijos y a las personas que te rodean.
Para ayudarte a empezar, aquí tienes algunas ideas sobre los temas que puedes escribir.
Ideas para escribir
Personas de su vida
1. Your friend you haven’t seen for a while
2. Tu pareja y los rasgos que aprecias de ella
3. Someone you don’t get to see often
4. Las personas que cuidan de tus hijos además de ti
5. Las personas con las que trabaja
6. Artistas que te inspiran y haz tu vida más feliz
7. Alguien que te haya desafiado
8. Sus hijos y cosas inspiradoras sobre ellos
Las pequeñas cosas
1. Su rutina matutina
2. Su comida favorita
3. Sus aficiones
4. Su trabajo
5. Tu aspecto
Otros
1. Recuerdos familiares
2. Momentos en los que te reíste sin control
3. Cambios en su vida
4. Algo que has conseguido por ti mismo
5. Una habilidad que aprendiste porque sí
11 citas de agradecimiento para inspirarte
1. “When eating fruit, remember the one who planted the tree.” —Vietnamese proverb
2. “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” —Unknown
3. “Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.” —Henri Frederic Amiel
4. “Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” —Zig Ziglar
5. “Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals. If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more.” —Roy T. Bennett
6. “Whatever happens in your life, no matter how troubling things might seem, do not enter the neighborhood of despair. Even when all doors remain closed, God will open up a new path only for you. Be thankful!” ―Elif Shafak
7. “One of the main reasons that we lose our enthusiasm in life is because we become ungrateful. We let what was once a miracle become common to us. We get so accustomed to his goodness it becomes a routine.” ―Joel Osteen
8. “The world has enough beautiful mountains and meadows, spectacular skies and serene lakes. It has enough lush forests, flowered fields and sandy beaches. It has plenty of stars and the promise of a new sunrise and sunset every day. What the world needs more of is people to appreciate and enjoy it.” ―Michael Josephson
9. “Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.” ―Ralph Marston
10. “‘Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding.” —Alice Walker
11. “Everyone enjoys being acknowledged and appreciated. Sometimes even the simplest act of gratitude can change someone’s entire day. Take the time to recognize and value the people around you and appreciate those who make a difference in your lives.” ―Roy T. Bennett
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Wrap up…
Espero que este artículo te haya inspirado y te haya dado razones para estar siempre agradecido.
As soon as you shift your attention to the things you’re grateful for, you’ll start noticing more things that make you happy.
Not only that but you’ll attract more things that will bring you joy and give you more reasons to be thankful.
Hagas lo que hagas y pases por lo que pases, mantén tu corazón agradecido and you’ll receive blessings.
Dicen que lo que pones en el universo, vuelve a ti. Que sean cosas buenas.
Life without gratitude can’t be a happy life. That’s why you should use this shortcut to happiness and just pay attention.
