For a long time, I believed that healing meant doing everything right. After my diagnosis, I wanted to understand every process in my body, track every step, every supplement, every nutrient. I tried to optimize myself into balance. But at some point, I realized that the constant monitoring and self-improvement had become its own source of stress.

Gratitude. It sounds simple, right? But here’s the thing: in our fast-paced, always-on world, it’s easy to overlook the power of simply noticing and appreciating what we have. Practicing gratitude isn’t just about being polite or saying thank you. It’s about reshaping how we see ourselves, our lives, and our relationships.