Published on: September 22, 2023
I would like to start my blog exactly how Meditations, the great personal journal of one of history’s greatest leaders Marcus Aurelius, by listing things I am grateful for. I know this may seem odd in today’s world of constant wanting, impotent flexing, and nonstop crying. Between a quarter to a third of young adults are depressed according to Gallup polls. While I understand this pain where things can always be better, they could always be worse as well. For the past 5 years I have been battling depression/suicidal thoughts until I started thinking of what I am grateful for. Gratitude is one of the things that helped me overcome this mental malaise. Below I will list what I am thankful for in no particular order. Hopefully this will help inspire you to challenge yourself into thinking what you are grateful for to get out any funk/rut.