When you wake up, which of the following is typically your first thought?
- What do I have to do today?
- I’ve got to get to the bathroom.
- I am so grateful for life.
- What if I call in sick?
- Time for my morning prayer.
- Gosh, what a weird dream!
- I’ll just hit the snooze once.
- I wonder if she’s in the mood.
All of us can look at the list and know what our answer should be. I confess to it being a rare first thought for me, and am determined to begin waking up each day with gratitude. I think even an old fellow like me can learn to make this a habit … it just takes having the intention to do it, and then following up on it.