60 Things To Be Thankful For In Life

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Sometimes it’s easier to focus on what we don’t have, rather than what we do have. It’s important to take time out and remember all of the things to be thankful for that many of us take for granted.

  1. Good Health
    Even if you’re health isn’t great, it could be worse and you likely still have some working parts to be thankful for.

  2. Money in the Bank
    Having just a few coins makes you richer than most people on Earth.

  3. Good Friends
    Often, it’s the quality of friendships, not the quantity.

  4. Freedom of Religion
    Being able to worship whomever and however you want is something many people don’t ever experience.

  5. Your Parents
    Even if they’re dysfunctional, they gave you life.

  6. Weekends
    There’s something magical about weekends.
    7.Having a Partner
    Being in a romantic relationship can teach you so much about the world and yourself.

  7. Pets
    Pets offer one of the best examples of unconditional love.

  8. Learning from Mistakes
    If we never made mistakes, we wouldn’t learn much so it is one of those things we should be thankful for.

  9. Opportunity to Get an Education
    The opportunity to attend school is something many people don’t have.

  10. Having a Home
    Whether you live in an apartment, a mansion, or a tent, having a place to call home is something to be thankful for.

  11. An Ability to Read
    If you’re reading this right now, you have a lot to be thankful for.
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  12. Breathing Fresh Air
    Being able to step outside to breathe in fresh air is a good reminder how many little things we should be thankful for.

  13. A Bed to Sleep
    A bed is one of those things that’s easy to take for granted, until you don’t have one.

  14. Laughter
    Without laughter, the world would be a sad place.

  15. Safety and Security
    Being able to wake up without immense fear frees us up to really live life.

  16. Cars
    Without cars, it would take a lot longer to get our activities done.

  17. Sunshine
    The sun’s warmth can brighten any day.

  18. Time
    Although we often don’t think there’s enough of it, time is something we shouldn’t take for granted.

  19. Clean Water
    Many people on earth lack access to clean water.

  20. Cell Phones
    Cell phones make talking to loved ones easy.

  21. Love
    The world sure would be a different place if we lacked the ability to love.

  22. Books
    Books provide an opportunity to enter another world all from the comfort of your own home.

  23. Kindness of Strangers
    Never take the kindness of a stranger for granted.

  24. Campfires
    The simplicity of a campfire creates lifelong memories.

  25. Pain
    Without pain, it would be difficulty to appreciate life’s joys.

  26. Art
    The world would be less beautiful if art didn’t exist.

  27. Holidays
    Any reason to celebrate is something we should be thankful for.

  28. Freedom of Speech
    Being able to express your thoughts and feelings freely should never be taken for granted.
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  29. Rainbows
    The beauty of a rainbow is unmatched.

  30. Tears
    Sometimes when there are no words to say, tears express how we feel for us.

  31. Waking up Today
    Simply waking up today means you have things to be thankful for.

  32. Indoor Plumbing
    Indoor plumbing not only provides convenience, it spares us from disease.

  33. Wisdom that Comes with Age
    Thankfully, we grow smarter over time.

  34. Mountains
    Mountains provide us with beauty and recreation.

  35. Eyesight
    Being able to see allows us to view the world’s beauty.

  36. Grocery Stores
    Grocery stores mean we don’t have to spend all of our time getting our own food.

  37. Sunsets
    Sunsets are a reminder that we should enjoy the simple things in life.

  38. Entertainment
    Entertainment gives us a way to relax and enjoy life.

  39. Your Mind
    Being able to think, remember, and solve problems sure makes life easier.

  40. Employment
    Even if you don’t like your job, being employed means someone thought you were special enough to hire.

  41. Diversity
    The world would be a boring place without diversity.

  42. Moon and Stars
    The moon and stars encourage us to dream.

  43. Electricity
    Electricity makes most of our chores efficient.

  44. Air Conditioning
    Staying cool on a hot day is something people wouldn’t have dreamed about in past centuries.

  45. Hearing
    Being able to hear your loved one’s voice is something that not everyone gets to do.

  46. Children
    Watching children laugh, grow, and dream can keep things in perspective.

  47. Ability to Learn
    The ability to learn new things means we have endless potential.
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  48. People Willing to Teach
    Whether it’s your grandmother teaching you to knit or your plumber showing you how to prevent future problems, be grateful that others are willing to use their time and talents to teach you something new.

  49. Oceans
    The sea creatures in the ocean almost seem too mystical to be real.

  50. Modern Medicine
    Without advances in modern medicine, many of us wouldn’t be alive.

  51. Music
    Music brings out new emotions.

  52. Entrepreneurs
    Some of life’s best inventions resulted from an entrepreneur who was willing to take a risk.

  53. Warm Clothing
    On a cold day, there’s nothing more important than warm clothing.

  54. Freedom to Vote
    Being able to have a say in the laws should never be taken for granted.

  55. An Internet Connection
    It’s hard to believe how easy it is to take the internet for granted, seeing how none of us had just a couple of decades ago.

  56. Challenges
    Without challenges in life, we wouldn’t be the people we are now.

  57. Hiking Trails
    Hiking trails give us the chance to enjoy mother’s nature beauty.

  58. Vaccines
    Many of us wouldn’t be alive without today’s vaccinations.

  59. Armed Forces
    Our lives would likely be very different if we didn’t have protection from the armed forces.
    Source: https://www.lifehack.org

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- Mahatma Gandhi