Time for Thanks Giving
It's time for that holiday, certainly, but also cultivating an ongoing spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving even during trying times. Gratitude takes practice, reorienting our disposition and looking in the "plus" column of our lives. When we're successful with our gratitude, it also helps inspire well-being in ourselves and a generosity toward others. Some ideas for making thankfulness a regular part of your routine:
- Make a list of things you're thankful for. The act of writing them gives you pause to reflect
- Meditate or be silent in thanks
- Don't compare what you have with others. Everyone experiences great joy and great pain regardless of their situation.
- Volunteer: sharing your time, talent or treasure is a way of giving thanks
The YMCA of Greater New York is the organization it is today, thanks to the support of thousands of volunteers, donors and other friends over our 157-year history.