I was reading this book called “The Secret” some time back. Really good book, by the way. I don’t particularly agree with everything in such motivational books but they often do provide excellent and interesting perspectives that few of us notice. Anyways back to the topic. There was a small part in the book which talked about gratitude. Lately, much of the learnings from the part on gratitude back then has somehow got me thinking about it more. I don’t know whether it’s the recently earthquake in china, the people that I have been speaking to, the awesomely cool Burberry coat that my Dad got me, or it’s just me getting more matured. lol. But wait… I’m already so matured right. haha, Just kidding. I’m 19 and have a good deal of growing up ahead. I do believe it’s pretty much all of those combined. It’s not just about the book’s emphasis on the importance of gratitude in your life. But when I take a step back and have a good look at all the things that I have in life, I can’t help but feel thankful.

A little something that you can give a try. When you wake up in the morning dragging yourself out of bed to the toilet to wash up and go about getting ready for the day ahead, think of at least 10 things or more that you can feel thankful/grateful for. Be it the people around you, the things that you have or the opportunities that you have been given. If you can keep this up for a good whole week I do believe there’s a good chance that your days will start off feeling the slightest bit better at least. And trust me, you do not need to repeat a single thing that you are grateful for. It’s important that you really feel and believe that you are fortunate to have what you have. If you just think of those 10 things for the sake of it there’s really no point in attempting this exercise. But seriously, keep it going for a week and feel free to feedback to me if it does help at all. =)

Now, with all the talk about gratitude and so on, I have decided to devote some time to the children’s home just behind my house. It’s the least I could do until I leave for Melbourne next Feb =) I have also decided to focus on Forex more than other stuff now. Which also means less going out with clients and more time in front of the computer screen.

Check out my workstation. =)

To the generous mind the heaviest debt is that of gratitude, when it is not in our power to repay it.

Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790)