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Self-Reflection brings Gratitude

Writer's picture: David CloustonDavid Clouston
Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life - Rumi

This week I was very busy at work and at times I felt really stressed.


While I had an online meeting with a co-worker, I noticed a lot of anger inside me.


And despite feeling great, excited, and grateful at times.


I noticed the foundation of my mind is negative.


I could see my selfishness a bit more and that I am afraid to give.


I could see how I protect myself.


I could see my behaviour I thought was 100% right was actually 100% wrong.


Being grateful brings happiness
Early morning sunlight brings gratitude into my heart

The beauty of seeing my dark side is that I can appreciate the world more clearly.


Many great little things happened this week:


  • Grateful morning exercise

  • Morning sunlight piercing through the winter trees

  • Beautiful clear days

  • I received a meal plan with new ideas to try (including overnight oats! Yum)

  • Ability to be with people

  • Ability to listen to other people I couldn't accept in the past

  • Truly enjoying being together over a meal


Maybe the greatest thing I have noticed recently, is the ability to listen to other people.

And once I actually listen, I learn things I never knew and feel closer to reality.


Overnight Oats
Overnight Oats (rolled oats, lite milk, frozen mixed berries, smooth peanut butter, Greek yogurt)





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Gab Adam
Gab Adam
Jun 12, 2023

Beautiful David💖 and the oats look really yum!

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David Clouston
David Clouston
Jun 12, 2023
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😊 🙏

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Nam Kim
Nam Kim
Jun 11, 2023

This is a article full of gratitude.

Thank you for sharing good energy 😇

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David Clouston
David Clouston
Jun 12, 2023
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Thank you Nam 🙏

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robrightwisdom
Jun 10, 2023

The beauty of seeing my dark side is that I can appreciate the world more clearly. Oh, that's lovely. Thank you!

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David Clouston
David Clouston
Jun 11, 2023
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🙏 Thankyou Robin

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Chris Taylor
Chris Taylor
Jun 10, 2023

I used to make a smoothie with yoghurt and frozen berries 👍

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David Clouston
David Clouston
Jun 11, 2023
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Nice Chris, I will try!

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