What’s one good thing you’re grateful for today?
By Ayen
@Ayen03 (34)
September 8, 2026 2:21am CST
I thought that when I got to a certain point in life where I had the perfect career, the most beautiful house and all the other things in the world that I desired, then and only then I would be happy. But, as life has taught me along the way, sometimes we get so caught up trying to reach our destination, that we forget to acknowledge and appreciate what we already have along the journey.
I've come to realize that the road to happiness isn't just at the end of the journey, but that some of the happiness is found in the journey itself
It is found in being grateful of what you have because you know that a good life is not measured by material things. It's accepting that everyone defines what a good life differently and enjoying the journey because you know that there is always something better around the corner.
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@AmbiePam (131411)
• United States
8 Sep
I totally agree. I just kept thinking as a teen that when I got older I’d be happy. I soon realized that has nothing to do with it. Then when I got sick, I realized you can’t wait to be happy. You have to find the joy where you can along the way. I began to keep a gratitude journal to note all the things I have to be thankful for. Circumstances and chronic depression may keep me from what the text book definition of happiness is, but it doesn’t keep me from finding true joy in so many moments.
I’m grateful for family today.
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@snowy22315 (213958)
• United States
8 Sep
Ha, it is very early in the AM here, but maybe that I just did a decent survey
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@toniganzon (82142)
• Philippines
8 Sep
They say money can't buy happiness. But I think those saying that are hypocrites. Especially these days, where life is just so hard.
Contentment though can make one happy but that doesn't mean that we can be without money.
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@valherma00 (5952)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
18 Sep
i don't like that quote or something that we receive what we need and not what we want, which always confuses me. we all have the journey that we must take on.some have a bumpy road, some don't but we all should reach our finish line, i feel. i am always grateful for food but i would appreciate it isn't that expensive, which is sad sometimes.
@moirai (2978)
• Philippines
12 Sep
Well, for starters, I'm grateful for another day, another chance. Because you never know when it is your last. So, that I woke up today, I am thankful for. That my parents woke up today, I am very grateful for. And all the blessings that come, big or small.
@xstitcher (40558)
• Petaluma, California
12 Sep
I am grateful that the Lord supplies my every need.
@nawala123 (24557)
• Indonesia
9 Sep
Yes i do agree. Life is not only about material things. Many more important things than that is more precious
