I've seen for myself, and for countless others, how dramatically things can shift in both one's inner life and outer circumstances when an active gratitude practice is in place and thriving. But in order for gratitude to work its life-makeover magic, you have to DO it! For all those who consider themselves creatively-minded, approaching gratitude artistically could be a wonderful way to ensure that you are making gratitude an active part of your life -- and not just something you think about every once in a while.
One of the ways I like to combine art and gratitude is through a "Gratitude Garland". A Gratitude Garland is the result of creating miniature art journals on slips of paper each day, with each day's slip focused on an expression of personal gratitude. It's a ritual that is simple enough for anyone to do (including kids!) and quick enough for anyone to STICK to.
Give this process a try -- it's so fulfilling and fun!
Marney Makridakis "Writing shows my gratitude for the blessings of being alive, of being human, of having a body, mind, and spirit-energy that can think, feel, and express what's most important to me." -Alexandra Stoddard
