Gratitude Series #AtoZChallenge

A month ago, before I had zeroed in on the current theme for the April A to Z Challenge, I had decided to blog about - 

“26 days of Gratitude” 

I had all the letters figured out with a couple of blanks left open for X and U. 

Then suddenly one day, a question dawned on me - “Am I going to be grateful for these things only once on my blog and more importantly, only once in my life?”

No. 

Even if I could include writing about everything I am grateful about, I would still be missing out on a few items in my list, right?

So, just like that, my theme went out of the window.

Until I came across, Vidya’s Gratitude Circle. Now I am sure some of you would have already read and blogged here before. Let’s just say I am a little late catching up with time (or blogs) as always :P 

With life happening and zooming along in a breakneck speed in all circles, I realize I haven't stopped to take a moment and appreciate the goodness happening all around. I haven't remembered to be grateful for all that I have (or don’t have) today. 

Starting off a monthly "Gratitude" series with 5 things (in no particular order) that I am grateful for since the beginning of this year and which personally enhanced my outlook of life.

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1. I am grateful about … WORKING AGAIN !

Sure it is in a new field, in a new profession with new challenges, but I find everything else the same as before. The opportunity to keep learning, to reinvent myself everyday, to enjoy what I do. 

2. I am grateful about … MY HOME 

Yes I am. When we moved into this apartment, 2 years ago, we had a lot of unrest in our minds. Moving from a small town city to being near the most happening and most populous city of the world meant a lot of expenses. But slowly and steadily, things eased out and now it seems to be the best place to be in. I have begun to love this fast paced life not to lose myself in the huge crowd but to enjoy the variety of options to choose from everyday.

3. I am grateful about … BLOGGING 

This one is a biggie and will always remain a constant in this series. 4 years ago, I started out alone in the blogging world with just a handful of friends. Today, I see myself interacting with dozens of people on a regular basis, reading their work, appreciating, getting inspired by great words, connecting with people around the world, at different times of the day and much more. 

4. I am grateful about … MY HEALTH

With 2015 came a couple of unpleasant surprises wherein I saw people both in my family and my friends bogged down with health concerns. I blogged about it last month and felt sorry that I couldn't help my dear ones with anything other than a little optimism and a prayer in my heart. It made me appreciate the amount of power we have while making or breaking our health. So in the end, I am grateful to acknowledge that even though I may not be in the best of health as compared to what I was 5 years ago, I am happy with it and will strive to make better choices health-wise. :)

5. I am grateful about … THIS MOMENT

In the past, I would constantly find myself pondering about my decisions or the situations likely to happen in the future. Well, not anymore. I consciously want to appreciate what is right now and however it maybe. I am glad it turned out like this and not any other way.

Your turn now. If you had to pick 5 things to be grateful about, what would come to your mind ? :)

**This post is part of the A to Z April Challenge and the Ultimate Blog Challenge.**

**My theme for the A-Z April Challenge is "26 Days of Eloquent Writing".**