Think about the last time you exchanged resources with someone. Keep in mind resources here isn’t just money. Resources are also time, attention, effort, and energy. Who did you make this exchange with? What was exchanged? How did you feel about it? Is there something to be learned from this experience? Explain all of it in your journal along with the aspects of it that you are grateful for.

When was the last time someone nurtured you in a physical sense? Who was this other person and what did they do for you? Describe all of this in your journal. Take the time to also express your gratitude for this person.

Think back to a time when you had a large task or project that you broke down into smaller parts to make it easier. What was this big task? Did you do all the small parts yourself, or did you have help with it? Describe the task and your experience with it in your journal. Make sure to include what aspects of it you’re grateful for.

When was the last time you had to deliver the truth with kindness? Who was it that you had to speak to and how did it go? How did you feel afterwards? Explain all of this in your journal and what your are grateful for about this experience.

When was the last time you had to deal with someone who was headstrong and maybe even a bit unreliable? What was it like to interact with this person and how did you manage it? What aspects of the experience in getting to know this person are you grateful for?