The Lubricant of the Mind.

Dear Andre, (2 min read)

If you live without this one thing it’s like running an engine without oil.

Your risk for alzheimer’s and dementia go up.

You actually get dumber.

What is that one thing? (It’s the next line keep reading)

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Gratitude is the the lubricant of the mind.

At 19 years old I had a huge problem:

I was terribly unenjoyable to be around.

I didn't want to eat because I was so depressed.

I didn't want to go to work because I was so depressed

I didn't want to get out of bed because I was so depressed

And I realized something.

If I don't find beautiful things around me I'll get lost in my own world.

So I started training myself to find beauty. (in everything)

I started looking for the good in everyone.

Looking for the beautiful. Looking for unique expressions of others. And instead of simply thinking good things about others, I started expressing those things.

Imagine if you shared every good thought. (the world would be a better place)

That would be scary. (For most people.) But imagine how much more beautiful your relationships would be. If you told your parents how you were grateful for them, if they are still around. If you texted or emailed a teacher who had a big effect on you after many years.

If you expressed your gratitude to a friend for how they've been there.

Here's what I keep finding that I hope you find too:

There are beautiful humans all around me. And because I'm looking for the good in others, I often find it. It doesn't mean there isn't pain. Hard things. Racism, sexism, depression, and anxiety are real and have an effect.

And when you start to look internally in your own world and develop this habit of asking, "What am I grateful for?"

Do I have a job? Or a business? Wow. What a gift.

Are there amazing people in my life? What a gift.

Are there hobbies or nature that I love? What a gift.

Is there a God who loves me deeply? What a gift.

When you start to step into each day as if it's a gift that's been given, something amazing can start to happen.

You will be in awe of the day you have today.

Imagine that. Awe.

If current you went back in time and showed past you who you are, most of us would be amazed. But due to the fact that life can be challenging and hard, it's also easy to miss. But take a moment. Just think—who are 5 people I'm grateful for?

Because healthy relationships are a great indicator of wisdom.

So, how do you do this?

1. Start with gratitude. Train yourself to see the wonderful things in your life. See the tree outside the window. See the blue sky and the clouds. See the rain and the hail. See the flower in the crack of the concrete. And express gratitude that you get to see it.

2. Tell people you're grateful for them.

3. Choose one person and text them right now. Whether it's your family, coworkers, or friends, express it. Don't just think it. Use the FBI Framework if you don’t know what to say.

Gratitude is the lubricant of the mind.

Adios,

Daniel

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