Dear Universe, Thanks for Not Giving Up on Me

How do you express your gratitude?

In a world spinning faster than a fidget toy on espresso, gratitude is the pause button we all need. It’s not just about saying “thank you” when someone passes the ketchup. It’s about recognising the invisible threads that hold our messy, miraculous lives together — like the stranger who held the elevator or that friend who sent a meme just when you needed a laugh.

Every morning, I whisper a little “thank you” to the skies. Not because I’ve suddenly turned poetic at 7 a.m., but because I woke up — and that’s not guaranteed.

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and sometimes even Wi-Fi.”

I try to help others, not to wear a halo, but because I know the universe has a sneaky habit of sending angels in tracksuits, helmets, or sometimes with coffee when I need them most.

Here are a few quirky ways I express gratitude:

📝 Thank-You Notes to the Mundane — Yes, I once wrote a thank-you note to my pillow for surviving my late-night overthinking.
🎧 Listening without loading a reply — Just being there. No “fix it,” no “at least.” Just me, my ears, and sometimes coffee.
🪴 Watering my plants with good vibes — I literally thank them for being green and less dramatic than my group chats.
💌 Random Compliments — From “Your handwriting looks like a font!” to “You blink like a movie star.” Unusual compliments = unforgettable moments.

“Be the person who makes others feel seen — even if it’s just the barista who spelled your name correctly for once.”

Being kind, being present, being silly — that’s how I say thanks. And no, it doesn’t take a TED Talk or a gratitude journal with gold foil quotes (though I own three). Sometimes, a smile, a hand, or a meme is enough.

Thought to ponder:
What if your smallest act of gratitude today becomes someone’s biggest reason to smile tomorrow?

So go ahead. Thank your alarm clock, your pet, your grumpy neighbor — even your past mistakes. They’ve all shaped your story.

And if all else fails, thank chocolate. It never lets us down. 🍫