10 Practical Ways to Live in Peace
I used to hate being alive. My heart was an empty cup that would remain empty no matter how much garbage I would fill it up with. I tried filling my cup with alcohol, exercise, drugs, food, movies, games, hiking, social media, pep talks in the mirror, art, music, sleep, meditation, healthy food trends, fake smiles, and forced conversations. But it all felt meaningless until I started playing the gratitude game.
My life completely changed when I gave up the pursuit of happiness and began to seek peace through gratitude instead. I’ve found that seeking happiness only creates a deeper desire for more happiness like an addiction. Instead I seek peace, and continue to find peace each day, through my daily practice of expressing gratitude.
My hope is that by writing this I might give you the opportunity to find peace if you have been struggling in the same ways I once did.
How to Play the Gratitude Game
This is a never ending game with no winners or losers. All it consists of is seeing how much gratitude you can express in any way possible. I know this sounds strange, but it’s actually the most rewarding game you can play. Why…