THE GRATITUDE SERIES '20

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 Gratitude; a state of being grateful.



Each time 2020 comes to mind “a whole lot” is the phrase that readily accompanies it. That is just  how it is and probably how it would always be. The year has been intense. Thinking back to all that transpired in the course of the year, it feels like we lived all of 5 years in 366 days (it is a leap year, right?) From looking forward to Tokyo 2020 and all that the year was to be, to being cooped up in our homes for months, 2020 has certainly been “a whole lot”—and more.

I have always believed that even in the worst possible situations, some things work out positively even though we often get too entangled in the worse parts to notice. There is always something worth being thankful for. There is something that still works even when we do not notice and every other thing looks like it is on hold. That is a constant truth, even when we don’t acknowledge it.

I hosted a gratitude series a few years back (2018) and the turns of the year have me thinking we are due for an encore. A series that would highlight the silver lining in the somewhat dark cloud that has been 2020. I would be sharing a few things I am grateful for regardless how the days have gone and I would be glad if you joined the conversation as well—remember, there’s something to be thankful for, you just need to look more closely.

On this note, we kick-start this much-needed gratitude series. Join me each day for the next 7 days. 

‘Mina.


Off the top of your head, what are you most grateful for? Take sometime to ponder on this.


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