the Universe is grateful For You

This Thanksgiving, what if we had a different approach to gratitude? 

Instead of just asking, What am I grateful for? - 

What if we considered, What if the universe is grateful for me?

Pause for a moment and really let that sink in.

So often, we think of gratitude as something we give—recognizing the blessings, the people, the beauty around us. But what if we opened ourselves to the idea that gratitude is a reciprocal flow? That the universe, in all its vastness, is actually grateful for us? For the unique way we show up, for the energy we bring, and for the simple fact that we exist in this world.

The universe isn’t just something happening to us. 

It’s something we’re all contributing to, moment by moment. The way you laugh, the way you show kindness, the way you simply be—the universe experiences itself through you. You don’t have to do anything spectacular for your presence to have meaning. By just being here, you are a vital part of the continuous flow of existence.

Here’s the thing - through you, the universe finds new ways to understand itself.

Your laughter isn’t just a sound—it’s the universe’s joy resonating through you.

Your kindness isn’t just a nice thing to do—it’s the universe’s love flowing through you.

Your struggles, your moments of joy, and even your quiet times of stillness are how the universe learns, heals, and grows. 

You are not just here to receive—your very existence is a gift to the world. 

By being yourself, you help the universe become more of what it is—expanding, evolving, and deepening.

This Thanksgiving, take a moment to reconnect with this truth: You are not separate from the greater whole. You are a living part of it. The universe is grateful for you, exactly as you are.

And maybe, just maybe, it’s time for you to be grateful for yourself too. Not for what you do, but for who you are—the unique expression of light that only you can be. 

The world is richer, fuller, and more complete because you’re here.

As you move through your day, let that feeling settle in your heart. You are enough. Your being matters. And the universe is grateful for you.