Being Thankful

Yesterday, I was listening to a recorded seminar by Jim Rohn and he mentioned one of the most important things to do in order to become wealthy or successful, one must be thankful. Now, I've heard all the benefits of being thankful countless times from many different sources. And of course, I agree. I think it is important to be thankful for all that we have, all the small stuff and all the big ones. In fact, it is part of my religion too. Just a couple of years ago, I worked as a ghost writer and assistant to someone who would force me to write down my 3 sources of gratitude every single day. The task was annoying at first, especially having to sit down in front of him and come up with my "3 things" at first but I knew that it's only going to help me. In fact, I was so into writing my 3 things everyday that I became addicted to this and it became a routine. However, after I quit that job and basically "life" got in the way, I dropped that habit.

Now, don't get me wrong. I am thankful, beyond words. From time to time, I also state it that I'm thankful for all that I have, and can have. I feel like it is very important to make it a routine though, every night before going to sleep say at least 3 things that you are grateful and thankful for. Just last night, I forced myself to do it but perhaps, just like writing, I have to slowly inject this habit onto my life routine.