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Do you ever look at the gratitude of a dog? They are grateful for every little thing in their lives. A simple pat on the head and the dog is forever thanking you for your kindness. Even a scrap of food as tiny as a grain of rice is a treasure to a dog. Living, breathing, sleeping, and existing are celebrated by dogs without hesitation or complaint.
"Take a minute. Pause. Stop doing, and simply be...This moment. Think, here, now. This moment will never occur again. This moment is unlike any other, and you are of its essence. You are not a river, but a pond. A still, relaxed pond. You are not late for anything, nor due to anyone...You are perfect. Look to your right, what do you see? Look to your left. Close your eyes, and breathe through your nose...count each breath, for nothing else matters but now, here, you. This is life, and you need not worry, for you are exactly where you need to be." - A D Kruk
Today's challenge is to take time during your day and give thanks for something small. Did you get to work on time? Did you have an extra five minutes of sleep? Anything you would not normally think about, take time to be grateful for it. Do this ten times today and feel the gratitude for existing and the gift that is life. Not sure what to be grateful for? Go out and find a dog, he'll tell you.