Gratitude

 Gratitude


“I have nothing to be grateful for. I have done it all on my own.”


This is the immature mindset of my younger self. I thought I had been destined to have the life I had. I thought everything was unchangeable. I thought every accomplishment was my own. I took credit for everything good and blamed everyone else for anything bad.


I wasn’t happy. I thought praising myself for my accomplishments was healthy. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with my life. The issue: I blamed everyone for the bad and only credited myself for the good.


Years went by and I finally began to think of everyone that makes me who I am. Every person that is in my life has made some sort of impact. The people surrounding you make up so much of who you are. Yes, you have the most impact on your own life, but those around you mold you more than you could imagine. 


So I started thanking others. I started remembering the people who helped me when I was down, the people who assisted me to get where I am. I began to acknowledge the help more. I began to give back to them. All of the sudden, I started being happier. 


Along with this, I started taking more blame for my actions. I realized that I couldn’t have become who I am without others, but all of where I am came from things I have done. I began taking complete ownership, but giving away all the credit.


These are the traits of a happy person. One who takes none, and gives all. Stay confident throughout everything. Believe in your cause but don’t be selfish. Stay humble and give back, that is how you create success.


~Thank you for reading. My goal is to help teach others ways to better themselves while doing the same for myself. This is The Exploration.~


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