Isn't it just funny how when you need them most your domestic cleaners don't come to work! lol We have a lovely lady by the name of Sarah who cleans our house Monday's, Wednesdays and Fridays. Monday being the most important day really, because after a full weekend of Jude and his buddies mucking about in the house, the laundry piling up and just general chaos - there is probably the MOST to be done... and today - typically... I actually have two very good friends coming down from McGregor for dinner (namely @fionasfavourites and her hubbie Tom) - so now, after having taken a day of rest in terms of writing yesterday thinking I could play catch up today... instead I have to try and do that AND play housekeeper lol!!!

Sarah was unable to come to work this morning as there is a taxi strike happening today so there are no taxis available for her to get here. This really made me stop and think about just how blessed I am... not only to have her here three times a week to clean up after us, but also the fact that we have cars and do not have to rely on things such as public transport. Yes, we will pay her for today... but many employers wouldn't so many would lose out on a days pay which is terrible.

Sometimes it is the smallest things which we seldom take note of that actually warrant a large dose of gratitude.

Welcome to the #GratitudeTrain No. 40

Today I am grateful that we are blessed enough to have the privilege of someone who cleans up after us as well as the fact that we have our own vehicles to get around in.*

What is the purpose of The Gratitude Train?

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I am of the firm belief that the habit of practicing gratitude on a daily basis is the key to shifting our lives in a positive direction. This is not only the expression of gratitude for the positive things in our lives, but also for the challenges which we are often faced with.

But sometimes, we can get wrapped up in our day to day existence and agenda, and it is not that we aren’t grateful, but rather that we simply forget to actually verbalise it or take the time to offer it a moment of dedication even in thought.

It is also true that surrounding yourself with the positive attitudes and mind-set of others, that it has a ripple effect on yours too…

So for ALL of us, including myself, I have decided to start this #gratitudetrain. We all spend a good portion of our lives here browsing through our Steemit feeds, so why not build a positive habit in the process. I think it will be great to share something every day that we are grateful for in our lives, no matter how big or small it may be.

Whether it is a new career path, a new hobby, an achievement of your child, a new relationship, a challenge overcome or simply a new pair of shoes… it doesn’t matter! There is without question… ALWAYS something we can take a moment to be grateful for!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

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Step 1.
So starting today, in the comments section of #gratitudetrain post No. 1 – write something that you are grateful for in your life and start it with the number… as in if this is the first time you are sharing on the #gratitudetrain, then write the number “1.” And then state what you are grateful for.

Step 2.
Keep a record of your #gratitudetrain expressions shared in the comments somewhere in a word doc or such.

Step 3.
When you reach 30 – then publish a post on your own profile and be sure to use the #gratitudetrain tag or to tag me @jaynie in the post.

As simple as that!

The idea of this being, that not only will you develop a healthy and positive habit but at the end of 30 days when you share your own post, you will be able to reflect back and realise, just how MUCH GOODNESS there is in your life!

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Until next time...
Much Love from Cape Town, South Africa xxx

FOUNDER OF THE @STEEMITBLOGGERS

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