Gratitude in the Shadows: Realizing How Fortunate We Are to Be Alive

In the shadows, I find solace
Amidst the chaos of life
I realize how fortunate I am
To simply be alive is to breathe
To feel the warmth of the sun
To hear the sound of birds chirping

Gratitude washes over me
Like a gentle wave on a sandy shore
I am thankful for the little things
That often goes unnoticed
The smile of a stranger
The touch of a loved one
The taste of a delicious meal

In the shadows, I see
The beauty in the darkness
The stars that twinkle above
Reminding me of the vastness
Of the universe, of my place
In this grand design of life

I am grateful for the challenges
That have made me who I am
For the setbacks that have taught me
To be resilient, to be strong
For the moments of despair
That have led me to this place

In the shadows, I find peace
In the stillness of the night
I am grateful for the silence
That allows me to hear
The whispers of my soul
Guiding me on this journey

I am thankful for the love
That surrounds me every day
For the friendships that sustain me
For the family that supports me
For the strangers who brighten
My path, with their kindness

In the shadows, I find clarity
In the midst of confusion
I am grateful for the wisdom
That comes with age and experience
For the lessons learned
For the mistakes made
For the chance to grow

I am thankful for the breath
That fills my lungs with life
For the beating of my heart
That reminds me that I am here
For the moments of joy
That makes it all worthwhile

In the shadows, I find hope
In the darkest of times
I am grateful for the light
That shines through the cracks
For the promise of tomorrow
For the chance to begin again

I am thankful for the gift
Of this precious life
For the opportunity to love
To learn, to grow
To make a difference
In this world, we all share

In the shadows, I find gratitude
In every corner, every crevice
I realize how fortunate I am
To be alive, to be breathing
To be experiencing all that life
Has to offer, has to teach

I am grateful for the shadows
That remind me of the light
Without darkness
We cannot truly appreciate
The beauty of the dawn
The brightness of the day

So I give thanks
For all that, I am
For all that I have
For all that, I will become
In this journey of life
In the shadows of gratitude.