Um lembrete para estar sempre grato pelo que se tem
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.
Existe sempre algo para agradecer.
Todos nós passamos por períodos difíceis na vida. Alguns de nós perdemos algo precioso, como a nossa saúde ou um ente querido, mas mesmo enquanto estamos de luto, o melhor conforto é olhar para o que temos.
Whenever we choose to shift our attention from what we lack to what we have, we’re choosing gratefulness and positivity over self-loathing.
Sempre que a vida se torna difícil, temos de nos lembrar que as coisas mudam sempre. Nada é imutável.
That’s yet another thing to be grateful for, the possibility to change things in our life, the possibility to choose freely.
Os grandes marcos da vida que esperamos com tanta impaciência são óptimos, mas o que dizer da vida quotidiana que muitas vezes tomamos como garantida?
Quando começamos a estar verdadeiramente gratos, toda a nossa vida muda.
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.
As pessoas que nos apoiam nos nossos piores momentos, que nos apoiam genuinamente e que nos dão amor são também a nossa família.
… your health.
“I have a lot to be thankful for. I am healthy, happy and I am loved.” —Reba McEntire
A boa saúde é um dos as maiores bênçãos da 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.
Isto é uma coisa enorme e maravilhosa. Significa que eles sentem empatia por si e decidem ajudá-lo sem condições ou preconceitos.
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, mas nunca, esqueçam as pessoas que decidiram compreender-vos e ajudar-vos sem pedir nada em troca.
Lembre-se disso e faça o mesmo por outra pessoa.
Todos merecem ser tratados com carinho e paciência, por isso, certifique-se de que o são e agradeça às pessoas que o abençoaram com a sua bondade.
… freedom.
“.... embora a liberdade seja um dom de Deus, deve ser assegurada pelo Seu povo aqui na 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.
Estes não devem ser tomados como garantidos. A humanidade já passou por demasiadas coisas feias ao longo da história e, esperemos, também aprendeu muito com elas.
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.
Para além disso, muitas pessoas ganharam dinheiro quando deixaram de pensar na falta dele!
There’s a difference between wanting money and constantly worrying if you’ll have it.
Quanto mais aceitar o facto de que pode ter dinheiro sem anos de sangue, suor e lágrimas, mais fácil se tornará a sua relação com o dinheiro.
… 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.
Pode orgulhar-se da sua relação, dos seus filhos, da sua educação ou do seu aspeto físico. Seja qual for o seu esforço, orgulhe-se dele.
… 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 paz de espírito is the ultimate life goal and we’re lucky if we reach it and experience it daily.
Todos os seres humanos precisam de paz para se sentirem bem e produtivos. Calma e gratidão 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.
O planeta Terra é o que nos mantém vivos. Fornece-nos comida e água. Possui tantas coisas bonitas para nós apreciarmos.
Não só devemos estar gratos por ela, como também devemos valorizá-la e cuidar dela.
… 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…
Consegue imaginar-se a viver sem estas coisas? Dificilmente.
Tudo isto é luxo, um luxo a que nos habituámos. No passado, as pessoas viviam vidas muito mais incómodas e perigosas do que nós.
Temos a sorte de viver num momento da história em que podemos viver confortavelmente.
… 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.
Acima de tudo, estejam gratos pela vossa vida. Toda a gente tem os seus dias bons e os seus dias maus.
No entanto, a vida é uma dádiva maravilhosa e deve ser tratada 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.
Praticar a gratidão na vida quotidiana
There’s one thing I wish everyone did: keep a gratitude journal!
Os diários de gratidão são uma óptima forma de tornar a gratidão um hábito. Um coração agradecido deve ser a norma.
Como começar o seu diário de gratidão?
Pick up a cute notebook and go for it. It doesn’t have to be stylistically perfect or carefully planned.
Descontraia-se e comece a escrever o que lhe vier à cabeça e faça-o todos os dias.
Reserve um tempo para escrever e certifique-se de que nada o perturba enquanto o faz.
Olhar para trás, para o dia que passou e pensar nas pequenas coisas que o fizeram sentir-se bem.
Para além disso, exprima a sua gratidão ao seu parceiro, aos seus filhos e às pessoas que o rodeiam.
Para o ajudar a começar, eis algumas ideias sobre os temas sobre os quais pode escrever.
Ideias para escrever
Pessoas na sua vida
1. Your friend you haven’t seen for a while
2. O seu parceiro e as suas características que aprecia
3. Someone you don’t get to see often
4. As pessoas que tomam conta dos seus filhos para além de si
5. As pessoas com quem trabalha
6. Artistas que vos inspiram e tornar a sua vida mais feliz
7. Alguém que o tenha desafiado
8. Os seus filhos e coisas inspiradoras sobre eles
As pequenas coisas
1. A sua rotina matinal
2. A tua comida preferida
3. Os seus passatempos
4. O seu trabalho
5. O teu aspeto
Outros
1. Memórias de família
2. Momentos em que se riu descontroladamente
3. Mudanças na sua vida
4. Algo que fizeste por ti próprio
5. Uma competência que aprendeste só por aprender
11 citações de gratidão para o inspirar
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
Ver também: 146 frases de agradecimento para inspirar a gratidão durante todo o ano
Wrap up…
Espero que este artigo o tenha inspirado e lhe tenha dado razões para estar sempre grato.
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.
Faças o que fizeres e passes o que passares, mantenha o seu coração grato and you’ll receive blessings.
Dizem que o que colocamos no universo, volta para nós. Que sejam coisas boas.
Life without gratitude can’t be a happy life. That’s why you should use this shortcut to happiness and just pay attention.
