This little black rock is very special to me. Lately I've been trying to cultivate the character trait of gratitude. I decided to give myself a reminder from time to time to stop and recount to myself all of the blessings in my life...hence, the rock.
Every day, when I get out of bed, I look to my night stand and see my gratitude rock. It prompts me to think to myself at least ten things in my life for which I am grateful. When I get dressed, I pick it up and place it in my pocket...ten more things.
Throughout the day, whenever I place my hand in my pocket to get my keys, some change, or just to keep them warm, my fingers brush the rock and I am reminded to think of ten things that have blessed my life.
When I go to bed at night, I take it out of my pocket and place it on the night stand...ten more things. I've arranged it so that the first thing I do each morning and the last thing I do at night is to think of things for which I am grateful...and to give thanks to my Heavenly Father for those things.
It is amazing how uplifted my spirits have been since I've started doing this. Little annoyances no longer seem like obstacles. I find myself smiling a great deal more and speaking more sweetly to those I love. This little black rock is becoming a very important part of my life.
I'm very grateful for it
