Happy World Gratitude Day!

Apparently, yesterday was World Gratitude Day—a tradition that began at a Thanksgiving dinner at the United Nations back in 1965. Who knew this has been around for nearly 60 years? These days it feels like there’s “a day” for just about everything, but I think this one is a lovely idea; a moment for people everywhere to pause and really consider what they are grateful for.

I felt I had plenty to feel thankful for this past weekend. By nature, I can be a bit of a hermit, but over the last few days we did lots of socialising. It turned out to be really restorative, a boost for the soul. One thing that struck me was the range of ages among the people we spent time with, from energetic three-year-olds to wise seventy-somethings. There’s something very grounding about being reminded of the different stages of life all in one gathering.

A particular highlight was time with our godchildren, who are growing into wonderful young adults. Watching them find their way in the world fills me with hope for the future.

So here’s to World Gratitude Day. May we carry a little of its spirit with us every day.