North Columbus News

Thanksgiving is approaching, prompting reflections on gratitude and the beauty in everyday life. Master Coach Marilou Butcher Roth shares her thoughts on living with appreciation during this festive season.

Amidst the hustle of Thanksgiving preparations, Roth emphasizes the importance of not taking life's joyful or peaceful moments for granted. She recalls a moment from her morning routine: "Just yesterday morning, while doing my morning reading, I became aware of the sunrise, which was absolutely spectacular." She notes that often people miss such moments due to daily routines and productivity demands.

Roth introduces the concept of a "gratitude journal," an idea suggested by a friend years ago. This practice involves noting things one appreciates at the end of each day. "Gratitude journaling was something that I did for years," she mentions, reflecting on its impact despite its current absence from her routine.

The article encourages readers to focus on appreciation as a way to maintain a positive mindset. Roth suggests setting daily intentions to notice things worthy of appreciation: "It is all too easy to see the things we don’t like, and yet, I promise you when you start to really look, you will notice far more items to appreciate."

Roth concludes with warm wishes for Thanksgiving: "Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!"