16/08/2025
🌱 Teaching Gratitude to Children in an Age of Abundance 🌱
As a transformational life coach and Reiki Master, and above all as someone deeply invested in helping the next generation flourish, I often reflect upon what it means to nurture gratitude in children today.
In a world where so much is at our fingertips—a world of instant access, endless choices, and abundance—I sometimes notice a paradox. Rather than feeling grateful for the blessings that surround us, it’s easy (for adults and children alike) to get caught in a cycle of wishing for what's missing, rather than cherishing what's here.
Yet I’ve found, both in my family and in the children I work with, that true happiness comes not from having more, but from appreciating more.
When we help children pause and notice the goodness in their days—a smile from a friend, a warm meal, a safe home, a moment of laughter—we give them a powerful tool for resilience and joy. Teaching gratitude isn’t just about manners; it’s about opening their hearts to life.
A Simple Reflection to Share with Children:
- What was one good thing that happened today?
- Who helped you, and how can you thank them?
- Is there something you enjoy every day (your favorite food, a cozy bed, even your pet)? How does it make you feel?
Let’s encourage our children to focus on what they do have, and to express thanks openly and often. Not only does this make for kinder, happier kids—it helps heal our world, one grateful heart at a time.
With love and light,
Davinia Marie
daviniamarie.com