Grace Time

Lately, I have been trying to practice more gratitude so that I feel less entitled. I had wanted to make a list of 100 things, but it turned out to be harder than I thought. As a result, I decided on 50. But even 50 was difficult. I realized a lot of the things I listed were due to technological advances and the internet. So, I have simply shortened it down to 30. 

1. I can see
2. I can hear
3. I can talk
4. I can read
5. I can smell
6. I can taste
7. I can walk
8. I can type
9. I can sing
10. I can breathe
11. I have internet
12. I have A/C
13. I don’t have to go hungry or worry about survival
14. I have access to clean water
15. I have a flushing toilet
16. I have electricity
17. I have a roof over my head
18. I can work online on a flexible schedule
19. I have a smartphone
20. I know Chinese and English
21. I have people who love and care about me/I care about
22. I have people who enjoys my content/translations
23. I have access to free healthcare
24. I have rights and freedoms
25. I have a laptop (it allows me to work anywhere as long as there is wifi, a charger and seating)
26. I can order things online and have it delivered to my doorstep
27. I can build meaningful relationships around the world because of discord and other apps
28. I can watch and learn so many things through youtube for free
29. I live in a first world country (stable economy/currency/standard of living)
30. I don’t have to deal with flying cockroaches 

Sometimes, writing it out makes us realize how blessed we are. Without the internet, our lives would be so different. There are so many things we take for granted!

How about you? What are you grateful for? Do you practice gratitude? How many things can you think of? Let me know in the comments below!

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