A few weeks ago, I was in Hawaii, sunshine, rainbows, blue sky, but like all trips, it had

to come to an end.

And that end coincided with returning home to New York City during one of the first

blizzards of the New Year.

The plane landed.

I could see the snow outside the window.

I stepped onto the jet-way and felt the chill.

All I wanted to do was turn right back around, but something funny happened as I waited

for my taxi.

The cold, crisp, fresh air actually felt really good.

I was breathing more deeply, it was invigorating, refreshing.

This was so strange, I had been dreading this moment, but ended up appreciating it.

I was grateful for it.

Now it's one thing to be grateful after having a positive experience you weren't expecting.

And it's easy enough to express gratitude for things you enjoy, for a supportive co-worker,

for a new opportunity, for delicious food.

But how do we practice gratitude when facing really difficult challenges?

I'm Madupe Akinola, this is Ted Business.

Okay, I admit, in the grand scheme of things, returning home to the bitter New York winter

from a work trip in Hawaii wasn't that challenging.

But it did remind me that we can find gratitude even when things in our life aren't pleasant,

even when facing much bigger challenges with our families, our jobs, or our health.

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