Comments on: What I Am Grateful For

By: RainmakerMizzo

RainmakerMizzo — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 23:22:00 +0000

I stumbled upon James’ tweet at 12 midnite after waking up fro a bad dream. I have kept a Gratitude journal since 2003. It’s funny how one cannot run out of things to be grateful for.
Mine is: I’m grateful for the brief online relationship with someone that abruptly ended it and blamed it on what he calls my “non-disclosure”.
The ending and the reason made go and sit for several hours with my coach.
I made a full disclosure about my life “to myself”. I had a huge awakening about things I wouldn’t have admitted to myself. I kept the one relationship so hidden from myself because I was ashamed if any one else knew of it- they would hate me.
I have found myself sooo immensely grateful to T for being so harsh and real and for breaking my heart and refusing to see me because of this disclosure.
I love and embrace All of ME. RIGHT NOW. I am clear of guilt. I feel a lot more authentic and real- with myself and others.
What a relief!

By: Krisztina

Krisztina — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 11:12:00 +0000

I am grateful for the food that i have just cooked, the fact that I could wash my clothes and hang them out, I am grateful for the home i am writing for, i am grateful that my sister is at a good place, has a comfortable job, I am grateful that i still have a job, i am grateful that at the weekend i could visit a good friend and i had a chat with somebody, i am grateful that i can write here and watch tv from a comfortable sofa. i am grateful for my clothes, my bag and everything around me. i am grateful that i had the opportunity to travel around the work with my job.

By: Sourav

Sourav — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:52:00 +0000

A good friend of mine told me once, to stop complaining about things and be grateful for things which I do have in life; the exact same message being propagated here. Her advice has since then helped me overcome certain difficult situations and today I am grateful that she was there for me that day.

By: Ms. DOXY

Ms. DOXY — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:12:00 +0000

Today I stopped and prayed for a minute, not knowing why. Guess what? This blog answered a million questions. I am thankful for the person who sent me this link. Because without it, i would not have heard the answer to my question so loudly!

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:05:00 +0000

I am grateful for having so many chances to live and make good choices in life. I survived two tours in Iraq, a physically abusive girlfriend, and other crappy events. Life has beaten me up, a lot, but I have a chance to make new choices and be happy for me and for those who choose to share life with me. Thank you for my health and well-being. Thank you for keeping me safe.

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

I am greatful for the people in my life who are close to me and allow me to express my love for them as best I can.

By: zach

zach — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:01:00 +0000

I’m grateful for Mr. James Altucher. Fearless in revealing yourself through your writing, honest in delivering thoughtful responses to your reader’s questions, and innovative in your approach to life. You’re an inspiration and this blog played no small role in changing my outlook on life.

By: Barton Frets

Barton Frets — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:58:00 +0000

One of your best James.

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:49:00 +0000

I am very good looking and I’ve always been. But I only realized it for the very first time in my life just now, that I’m almost 21 years old. Thing is, my parents have always been nuts about my weight and due to that I have always seen myself as a fat not good enough girl. Over the last year I gained 26 lbs and also a nearly serious injury in my right knee, which makes losing weight harder. I’m grateful that those 2 things happened to me, because I finally got the chance to talk to my parents and make them see that their attitude was only doing me harm… I had bulimia twice and they never knew about it – until now. Also, by seeing my old pictures and checking the clothes that don’t fit me anymore I also realize I’ve never been fat nor ugly. That it was all in my mind. I’m also being forced to learn to eat better, which I never did before. My injured knee opened my eyes to the things I was losing, like running and walking (I have always loved wandering around), because I had been wasting too much time browsing the internet and watching TV, when I could have been outside taking more out of life. When I get my old body back I’ll be more confident, because the concern about my looks was always holding me back, and now I also know that I can get the guy I want.

By: thankful

thankful — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000

I am grateful that 5 years ago I had an unplanned pregnancy with my boyfriend I was thinking of breaking up with. We decided to get married without any of our families involvement. My son is the best thing that ever happened to me, along with my daughter I had 2 years later. They have brought meaning to my life.
My sister-in-law was going through infertility treatments at the time and all hell broke loose in my husband’s family. I was the bad guy for having the pregnancy she couldn’t. Dealing with his family has been a real struggle. But I am thankful for the experience because it helped me realize (with your help James) that their problem wasn’t personal to me. They would have been awful to anyone who got pregnant when she couldn’t. I have been a people pleaser my whole life and this situation has begun to break that chain for me.
I am also thankful that a year ago I met a guy that I instantly clicked with and developed a huge crush. I had an epiphony that my marraige was on the rocks. I was ready to cheat on my husband because I didn’t like how he treated me. I felt unappreciated. I liked the attention this guy was giving me. Luckly I was able to avoid the guy. My husband and I have since made some changes that has been really positive for our relationship and we have grown. Things are better than ever.