Un promemoria per essere sempre grati di ciò che si possiede
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.
C'è sempre qualcosa per cui essere grati.
Tutti noi attraversiamo periodi difficili nella vita. Alcuni di noi hanno perso qualcosa di prezioso, come la salute o una persona cara, ma anche se siamo in lutto, il miglior conforto è guardare a ciò che abbiamo.
Whenever we choose to shift our attention from what we lack to what we have, we’re choosing gratefulness and positivity over self-loathing.
Quando la vita diventa difficile, bisogna ricordare a se stessi che le cose cambiano sempre. Non c'è niente di fisso.
That’s yet another thing to be grateful for, the possibility to change things in our life, the possibility to choose freely.
Le grandi pietre miliari della vita che aspettiamo con tanta impazienza sono fantastiche, ma che dire della vita quotidiana che spesso diamo per scontata?
Quando si inizia a essere veramente grati, tutta la vita si trasforma.
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.
Le persone che vi sono accanto nei momenti peggiori e che vi sostengono sinceramente e vi dimostrano amore sono anche la vostra famiglia.
… your health.
“I have a lot to be thankful for. I am healthy, happy and I am loved.” —Reba McEntire
La buona salute è una delle le più grandi benedizioni della vita. 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.
È una cosa enorme e meravigliosa. Significa che si immedesimano in voi e decidono di aiutarvi senza condizioni o pregiudizi.
What’s that other than amore 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.
Non dimenticate mai e poi mai le persone che hanno deciso di capirvi e aiutarvi senza chiedere nulla in cambio.
Ricordatelo e fate lo stesso per qualcun altro.
Tutti meritano di essere trattati con cura e pazienza, quindi assicuratevi che lo siano e siate grati alle persone che vi hanno benedetto con la loro gentilezza.
… freedom.
“.... se la libertà è un dono di Dio, deve essere assicurata dal Suo popolo qui sulla Terra.” — 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.
Non sono cose da dare per scontate. L'umanità ha sperimentato troppe cose brutte nel corso della storia e, si spera, ha imparato molto anche da questo.
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.
Inoltre, molte persone hanno sperimentato il guadagno di denaro quando hanno smesso di pensare alla loro mancanza!
There’s a difference between wanting money and constantly worrying if you’ll have it.
Più accettate il fatto che potete avere denaro senza anni di sangue, sudore e lacrime, più facile sarà il vostro rapporto con il denaro.
… 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.
Potete essere orgogliosi della vostra relazione, dei vostri figli, della vostra istruzione o del vostro aspetto fisico. Qualunque sia il motivo per cui vi impegnate, siatene fieri.
… 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.
Trovare tranquillità is the ultimate life goal and we’re lucky if we reach it and experience it daily.
Ogni essere umano ha bisogno di pace per sentirsi bene e produttivo. Calma e gratitudine 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.
Il pianeta Terra è ciò che ci mantiene in vita. Ci fornisce cibo e acqua. Possiede tante cose belle di cui possiamo godere.
Non solo dobbiamo essergli grati, ma dobbiamo custodirlo e curarlo.
… 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…
Riuscite a immaginare di vivere senza queste cose? Difficilmente.
Tutto questo è un lusso, un lusso a cui ci siamo abituati. Le persone del passato vivevano vite molto più scomode e pericolose delle nostre.
Abbiamo la fortuna di vivere in un momento storico in cui possiamo vivere comodamente.
… 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.
Soprattutto, siate grati per la vostra vita. Ognuno ha i suoi giorni buoni e i suoi giorni cattivi.
Tuttavia, la vita è un dono meraviglioso e va trattata come tale.
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.
Praticare la gratitudine nella vita quotidiana
There’s one thing I wish everyone did: keep a gratitude journal!
I diari della gratitudine sono un ottimo modo per rendere la gratitudine un'abitudine. Un cuore grato dovrebbe essere la norma.
Come iniziare il vostro diario della gratitudine?
Pick up a cute notebook and go for it. It doesn’t have to be stylistically perfect or carefully planned.
Rilassatevi e iniziate a scrivere tutto ciò che vi viene in mente e fatelo ogni giorno.
Dedicate un tempo alla scrittura e fate in modo che nulla vi disturbi mentre lo fate.
Ripensate alla giornata trascorsa e riflettete sulla piccole cose che vi hanno fatto sentire bene.
Oltre a questo, esprimete gratitudine al vostro partner, ai vostri figli e alle persone che vi circondano.
Per aiutarvi a iniziare, ecco alcune idee sulle cose che potete scrivere.
Idee per la scrittura
Le persone della vostra vita
1. Your friend you haven’t seen for a while
2. Il vostro partner e le sue caratteristiche che apprezzate
3. Someone you don’t get to see often
4. Le persone che si prendono cura dei vostri figli, oltre a voi.
5. Le persone con cui si lavora
6. Artisti che vi ispirano e rendere la vostra vita più felice
7. Qualcuno che vi ha sfidato
8. I vostri figli e le cose che vi ispirano di loro
Le piccole cose
1. La routine mattutina
2. Il vostro cibo preferito
3. I vostri hobby
4. Il vostro lavoro
5. Il vostro aspetto
Altro
1. Ricordi di famiglia
2. Momenti in cui avete riso in modo incontrollato
3. Cambiamenti nella vostra vita
4. Qualcosa che avete realizzato da soli
5. Un'abilità appresa solo per il gusto di farlo.
11 citazioni di gratitudine per ispirarvi
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
Vedi anche: 146 citazioni di ringraziamento per ispirare gratitudine tutto l'anno
Wrap up…
Spero che questo articolo vi abbia ispirato e vi abbia dato motivi per essere sempre grati.
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.
Qualunque cosa tu faccia e qualunque cosa tu stia attraversando, mantenere il cuore grato and you’ll receive blessings.
Dicono che ciò che emettete nell'universo, vi ritorna indietro. Che siano cose buone.
Life without gratitude can’t be a happy life. That’s why you should use this shortcut to happiness and just pay attention.
