First Steps · 01

Thankfulness

Thankfulness is one of the most powerful ThinkMiracle practices, and one you can begin right now. It requires very little effort, fits easily into the day and can soon become a life-giving habit.

The practice

Begin before you get out of bed.

Spend two minutes each morning saying thank you for the things you are grateful for. Try it for five days and notice how you feel afterwards.

A simple beginning

Think of your food, shelter, family, friends, health, home, experiences and opportunities. Let each thank you settle for a moment rather than rushing through a list.

Mark's guidance

“When I focus on thankfulness, I feel a wave of joy and happiness sweep through me, and a smile spreads across my face.”

I say thank you for having food to eat and a roof over my head, for the beautiful places in my life, my four children, my parents, family and fabulous friends. I give thanks for sailing, experiences, opportunities, gifts and health.

As well as saying thank you, I talk to God. I used to call this speaking to the universe; some call it spirit. For me it is God, and that is my personal choice. ThinkMiracle is not about prescribing a religion. What matters is that your spiritual life is honestly your own.

Enthusiasm, passion and gratefulness can combine to make us feel glad to be alive. Perhaps that is closer to the real goal of life than many of the things we chase.