An Attitude of Gratitude

A new Facebook "challenge" has been appearing on my timeline recently. Each person who has been challenged must post three things they are grateful for each day for five consecutive days, and then challenge their friends to do the same.

I like it.

It seems we're surrounded by negativity every day, from every angle.  The news, social media, and often people's attitudes focus on the ugly in the world today. This challenge asks people to look at the positive in their lives, spread that positivity, and ask others to do the same. 

So here is just a fraction of things that I'm grateful for.

My family.

I would not be where I am today without them... literally,  These are the people who shaped who I am.  They've always supported and loved me, which is definitely deserving of the #1 spot on the gratitude list.

My friends.

In my opinion, low-quality photos are representative of a high-quality time.  And I have an endless amount of low-quality photos of my friends.  These are the people who I can call at any hour and I know they'll drop anything for me. They're always there to put a smile on my face and for that I'm incredibly grateful.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

I love this gospel. I love my Savior and my Heavenly Father. I love the temple. I love missionary work. I love the Plan of Salvation. 

For more information about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, click HERE.

My internship.

If you spend any time with me, you know I talk about my internship with the BYU Athletic Marketing department. A lot. But it's something I'm passionate about and something I love dearly. It's presented me with countless challenges, but has also rewarded me with some incredible opportunities. 

This is in no way a comprehensive list of everything I'm grateful for. Some days, I'm grateful for the little things, like having one last pair of clean socks or receiving a compliment from someone I look up to. But I think those are the things that can change someone's outlook on life. Life is made up of small, fleeting moments. If we don't stop to reflect on them and appreciate them, life will fly by without us noticing. 

"Thanksgiving Daily"