Gratitude

Gratitude

Several years ago I started a gratitude journal.

It wasn’t anything crazy - simply a way to document 1 thing everyday that I was grateful for. It seemed simple enough. It only required 10 seconds to write 2-10 words that would remind me of something that I probably take for granted, but should not.

With any luck, the investment of a few seconds would help me focus more on the great things that I am fortunate to have and less on the things that I am still working to achieve.

To honor the Thanksgiving holiday, I recently reviewed my gratitude journal and found several recurring themes. This week’s newsletter seemed like a good opportunity to share those themes for which I am repeatedly grateful.

• my health

• getting help and support from others

• meaningful work

• grinding through hard things

• time in nature

• making progress

• running and walking

• opportunities to be useful

• aligned teammates who work hard

• rest, relaxation and sleep

• challenges to overcome

• time with family and friends

• beauty that exists in the world

• exciting and memorable experiences

If you’re reading this, it means that I’m also grateful for you. Not only for taking a few minutes to open this email on a holiday, but also for the work that you do for your community, which makes our work at Run The Day possible.

Wishing you a great thanksgiving!

— Ian

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