Finding Gratitude
The Magic of the Gratitude Rock
In a quiet little village nestled between rolling green hills, there lived a curious and kind-hearted young girl named Lily. Lily was known throughout the village for her infectious laughter and her knack for finding joy in even the tiniest of things.
One sunny morning, while exploring the meadow near her home, Lily stumbled upon a colorful rock that seemed to shimmer with an otherworldly glow. It was no ordinary rock; it was painted beautifully and she couldn’t help but pick it up.
When in her hand she felt an instant warmth in her heart. It made her smile and she knew this rock was special.
Intrigued, Lily decided to keep the rock with her. She soon learned its incredible power. Whenever she felt upset, hurt, or down, she would hold the Rock in her hand, close her eyes, and think of one thing she was grateful for.
One rainy day, when Lily's best friend, Sam, accidentally spilled paint on her favorite drawing, she felt tears welling up in her eyes. But then, she remembered the Gratitude Rock. She held it tightly and thought of the time Sam had cheered her up when she was feeling sad. A warm, grateful feeling washed over her, and the sadness began to melt away.
The Rock became Lily's trusted companion, helping her through all of life's ups and downs. It taught her that even in the toughest moments, there was always something to be grateful for.
Lily's newfound wisdom didn't go unnoticed. Soon, other children in the village began to hear about the magical rock and asked her to share its secret. Lily happily shared the Gratitude Rock's power with her friends, and together they learned to find happiness even in challenging times.
It taught everyone that no matter how stormy life's days might be, a little bit of gratitude could make the sun shine in their hearts.
Now, we are going to do a little project if that’s ok!
Head outside and find a flat, smooth stone you may need to search a little but think of it as a treasure hunt!
What you will need:
Flat, Smooth Stone
Paint or Markers
Once you find your stone
Wash it and let it dry.
Paint your favorite color or a design you like (Yes, you can use stencils) it doesn’t have to be fancy a smiley face will work!
Let it Dry!
Viola! Your own little Gratitude Rock!!
Before you go to bed each night, hold your gratitude rock in your hand and think back to a not-so-good moment that happened that day and find one thing in it to be grateful for.
*If you had all good moments hold your gratitude rock and say what you were most grateful for, or what was the best thing that happened to you!