Gratitude for simple things: an archived Project Mindset post, originally published in 2021. Dates and roles reflect the original publication.
Gratitude for Life’s Simple Things
When I was younger, everything needed action: wild parties, exciting holidays, elaborate nights out.
Now I enjoy and feel grateful for simple things. It is not that I did not appreciate them before. I am simply more conscious of how important and beautiful they are.
Spending time with my wife and teasing her affectionately. Watching my children grow and learn. Hugging my mother tightly. Laughing with my grandmother. Talking about life with my father. Sharing experiences with my aunt and uncle. Having good conversations and barbecues with friends. Enjoying sport with passion. Feeling sunshine on my skin.
I used to think life was only about success, money, careers and competition. As I grow older, I understand more about life and become more grateful.
More in the Project Mindset archive (German) and the Reza Mehman Podcast.
