Being Grateful

Gratitude is defined as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Dictionary.com

I saw a quote by David Bednar about gratitude. He stated that “a grateful person is rich in contentment.” For me, this quote got me thinking about those two words and how I apply them in my life.

See, I am grateful for many things in my life.  To be honest, I don’t have any problem coming up with a huge list!

1. Who isn’t grateful for a roof over their head?! Well, I am surely grateful for this one. There are so many people that are homeless and fight to find shelter every day.
2. I am grateful for an amazing husband that loves me, is a hard worker, and provides for his family. Because of this hard working man, I have food to eat, clothes to wear, the ability to pay our bills and save for our future.
3. I am grateful for my ability to walk freely with a healthy body because there is someone out there that is unable to walk, speak, hear, see, or they are fighting a disease that just might take their life.

Contentment is defined as “the state of being contented; satisfaction; ease of mind. Dictionary.com

I hate to admit any of this part, but I am not content with certain things in my life right now. Yes, I am content for not needing more material things to be happy and being grateful for my list above, but it’s a challenge every day to be at peace.

I guess the important part to remember is that I am human and finding a way to accomplish that internal peace may take time, but I will continue to do the best I can with what I have.

Do you struggle with gratitude and contentment? Let me know your thoughts.  I would love to hear from you!