I greatly enjoyed my 5-Day Gratitude Journey lead by Dale. There are several things I learned along the way.

First, I learned to take time out for myself, reflecting daily on my blessings. I discovered that it was easier each day to find things for which to be grateful. The more I contemplated what I have, rather than what I don’t have, the happier and more satisfied I felt day by day.

After experiencing this deep feeling of gratitude, it made me want to be more generous to others. I felt I had so much, I could help others materially and in other needed ways.

The journey has helped me slow down, taking intentional time each day to acknowledge my blessings. I find I also experience “pockets” of gratitude throughout the day. I am more cognizant of the smallest of blessings: enjoying my morning coffee, admiring a plant in my garden, and other things that before may have been perceived as mundane, now are recognized as blessings for which to be grateful.

It was a very interesting five days, and I like how this exercise has made me feel — so much so that I am going to continue this practice through daily journaling my gratitude.

Another benefit I did not anticipate is that of sharing my daily gratitude items with my husband. We’ve started ending our day by identifying those things for which we are grateful. 

As we lie in bed, after sharing how our day went individually, we end the evening by sharing our 5 items of gratitude. The result? This practice has DOUBLED our gratitude and has brought us even closer as a couple. We look forward to ending the day in this manner, and hearing what the other has to say.

If you get the opportunity to participate in Dale’s course, I believe you, too, will find it helpful as well as fun!

Thank you, Dale, for your guidance, exercises, and encouragement along the way.