by Sheetal Makhan / AYC Following the act of gratitude shown by my Pre-Intermediate class towards Abdul (our friendly security and door attendant), I felt extremely inspired to start a wave of gratitude. For many years, I have kept a “Gratitude Journal” where at the end of every day, I list everything I am grateful for – from my health, to my two healthy, loving and supportive parents, a job that I love, supportive colleagues…and the list just goes on and on. I have even written that I was grateful for the petrol attendant for serving me with such a beautiful smile and graceful attitude. My point is that you can be grateful for ANYTHING. Even people who feel as though they have hit rock bottom have something to say “thank you” for. Even if it’s just for a meal, or the hot water they showered in. Each one of us says “Thank You” on a daily basis, but what do we really mean by it and do we honestly “feel” it? Even though I write a daily gratitude list, in an effort to start a trend amongst those close to me, I started “Thankful Thursday” where we list what we were grateful for that particular week. On Thursday, 23 May I was very excited to have the lecture slot available where I could give a presentation titled “Develop an Attitude of Gratitude”. My wish is for it to spread like wildfire. Why? Because I would love others to feel as elated as I do when I receive the many gifts of blessings that are given to me…just by being aware of everything around me and by being grateful. I shared two very personal stories. Firstly, my months of being unemployed which led me to a place that had no … Read more