09/18/2026
Being grateful transforms us...
Many of us tend to take each other for granted. We fail to feel, show, or express gratitude for their presence, kindness, help, or good things in our lives. We get more excited about a sale at our local grocery store than the chance to connect with one another.
Still throughout the day, we're receiving countless gifts we ignore. Whether it's riding in a car, having shelter, drinking clean water, walking, or simply talking to one another. Have you gone to the doctor and received a clean bill of health? Or perhaps you've narrowly avoided a fall or a car accident? When we lack gratitude, we start to see these positive moments as things we're entitled to, not gifts. This is arrogance.
So, what exactly do we mean by arrogance? It's when we become so wrapped up in ourselves that we overlook the good things happening around us. We complain. Arrogance often stems from our ego, leading us to endless debates about divinity and religion. It blinds us and shows up in both spiritual beliefs and everyday interactions. With arrogance, we display an inflated sense of self-worth while diminishing others' importance.
Life, though, has a way of humbling some of us. Have you lost both your parents at a young age? Were you among the 745,652 individuals who experienced homelessness in the U.S. last year? Or were you one of the more than 13 million people who had their electricity cut off?
Moreover, in the past year, about 7.4 million Americans lost their jobs. As of mid-September 2026, nearly 45 million people have passed away worldwide. Have you faced a serious health diagnosis? Be grateful!
We take our existence—and the people in it—for granted. We ignore their calls and texts. Embrace gratitude. Let's shed our arrogance. It's then we recognize that, even when we're hard at work, something deeper often empowers us to keep going. Let's be grateful for our experiences, which lead us toward enlightenment. Adopt a practice that heals --be grateful. Embrace those around you. Realize that our very existence is a rare and a precious gift.
Experience Àse Yoga, where every breath counts