Gratitude Practice Day 6 Morning

Let's count our blessings again with this morning's practice.

1. I am grateful for steamed bread. It's quick to eat, yet it's not dry, and when you chew it, it has a substantial texture and keeps me full for a long time. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

2. I am grateful for hamburger steaks. They are delicious, just purely delicious. They are also very easy to eat, and unlike fish, I don't have to worry about bones. Plus, they go perfectly with white rice, and even if there is a lot, I never feel like leaving any behind. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

3. I am grateful for my shoes. While they provide safety and security, their greatest contribution is keeping my bare feet clean. Thanks to them, I can go out and return home without any hesitation. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

4. I am grateful for towels. Due to the nature of my work, I use towels often. I can wipe my hands, use them as a blanket to stay warm, or even use them as a blindfold. They help me in so many different situations. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

5. I am grateful for my pillow. Since there are many interpretations of a pillow, I am referring to the one I use for sleeping. I like a slightly soft and large pillow because I can also sleep on my stomach. Thanks to the pillow, I can signal to my body that it's time to sleep, and my mind also feels ready to rest. Sleep is my greatest asset, so I am grateful for the pillow that protects my sleep. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

6. I am grateful for the veranda. While we use our 'nure-en' style veranda for things like drying laundry, to me, it is a bit of an extraordinary space. Even though it's outside the house, I can lie down and lounge around. I always go out to the veranda to smoke. I breathe in the outside air and connect with the world. It's relaxing, yet I'm outside. It feels very comfortable. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

7. I am grateful for my beard. Without it... I like the way it feels to the touch, so I want to keep it as much as possible. When I'm thinking, I pull on my beard while smoking. Pure bliss. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

8. I am grateful for India ink. Since I often draw with black, I am grateful for India ink. It's inexpensive, ready to use immediately, and produces a true, deep black. Thank you, thank you, thank you for that strong black.

9. I am grateful for my wristbands. While they are meant to wipe away sweat, they surprisingly protect my wrists from fatigue. When it comes to daily life, these things can be quite important. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

10. 10. Thank you to the light. Thanks to it, I can feel the night like the day and the day like the night, allowing me to sleep for a long time even when my sleep is unstable. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

When I count my blessings every day, it feels like I'm trying to squeeze them out. So, I decided to start writing my sentences with 'I am grateful for...' to express my gratitude. It feels a bit different and nice to have that impression within myself.