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Today is World Gratitude Day and is a great opportunity to reflect on how the gratitude challenge has impacted my life. I have found more things than I realized that I am grateful for. Everything I look at and encounter reminds me of how lucky I am. Every challenge is really an opportunity and I am excited for this new outlook. I challenge you to become part of the movement. Check out the inspirational video at http://www.gratitudechallenge.com and use the widget to become part of The Gratitude Challenge!

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Last night I got in a random funk.  I was disappointed about something silly and knew it, but couldn’t manage to get out of my downward spiral.  Little things started to get to me and I was about to head down a bad path or have to put myself to bed to avoid it when my phone rang.. It was my friend, Pita.  She had no idea that I was in a funk and just treated me as she normally does.  But because of my funk I realized how grateful I am for her.  She has such a positive, upbeat spirit and always makes me feel so special.  She also makes me laugh.. A LOT.  When I hung up the phone, my outlook and attitude were completely changed.  I had done a 180.  Instead of putting myself to bed or being cranky all night, I was productive and positive.  I am so grateful for her and our friendship.. and her amazing timing last night

Today I looked at my Gratitude Challenge calendar which says to post about something I feel grateful for in my life today.  This morning I woke up feeling a bit off - tired and sort of a sore throat.  Not to mention that I slept through 2 alarms.  When I woke up I was annoyed and hoped that I wasn’t coming down with anything.  Since then it has passed and I am feeling pretty good.  My body was probably just protesting waking up today.  Therefore, I am grateful for my health.  I am not saying that it is perfect all the time, but for the most part I am healthy and fortunate to be so.