Counting our blessings and being grateful is the best antidote to sadness. Make it a workout every day, just as we go to the gym to exercise our muscles we also need to open our eyes and exercise our gratitude. A good way to start is by saying every morning the Mode Ani prayer, which acknowledges the gift of being alive.
“Mode Ani Lefaneja Melej Chai Vekayam, Shehasarta Bi Nishmati Behemla Raba Emunateja”
“I offer thanks to You, living and eternal King, for You have mercifully restored my soul within me, Your faithfulness is great.”
