Ever notice the green blades of grass that pad your feet as you walk barefoot in the park? Have you felt the coolness of a summer breeze against your skin? Maybe you have taken a moment to say, "Thank you!" for waking up this morning. If you have done these things, you took a moment of your time to be grateful. Having gratitude demonstrates that no matter what other circumstances that may be affecting you, you are taking the time to be thankful. Despite those turbulent moments that life will have us experience, allowing ourselves to appreciate the small things keeps things in perspective for us. We will be busy in our lives. There will be deadlines to meet, family to spend time with, chores and work that will make our schedules appear to be unmanageable. Even so, it is necessary to have gratitude. This moment in itself is worthy of us being grateful. As such, take a moment or two and have gratitude for something. There is beauty in the small things. Look. Listen. Smell. Taste. Feel. Whatever senses you can deploy, give yourself space and opportunity to give gratitude for those things that seem to be mundane. The birds. The trees. The air. The Sun. Your family. Your friends. Your health. Doing so will keep things in perspective. Try it!