--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Every morning I wake up, it's kind of…" description: "\"Every morning I wake up, it's kind of like wow, I don't know what happened or how it happened, I can't put my finger on it, but I'm grateful. I'm grate..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c9/eric-thomas-1758_alive_every-morning-i-wake-up-it-s-kind-of-lik_3191940.jpg" --- # Every morning I wake up, it's kind of like wow, I don't… ![“Every morning I wake up, it's kind of like wow, I don't know what happened or how it happened, I can't put my finger on it, but I'm grateful. I'm grateful to be alive. To spend one more day with my family. One more day to make my dreams become a reality. One more day to help somebody. So the first…” quote by Eric Thomas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c9/eric-thomas-1758_alive_every-morning-i-wake-up-it-s-kind-of-lik_3191940.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c9/eric-thomas-1758_alive_every-morning-i-wake-up-it-s-kind-of-lik_3191940.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c9/eric-thomas-1758_alive_every-morning-i-wake-up-it-s-kind-of-lik_3191940.jpg) > “Every morning I wake up, it's kind of like wow, I don't know what happened or how it happened, I can't put my finger on it, but I'm grateful. I'm grateful to be alive. To spend one more day with my family. One more day to make my dreams become a reality. One more day to help somebody. So the first thought on my mind is, thank you god for another day.” [Eric Thomas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-thomas/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He expresses gratitude for each new day, seeing it as a chance to pursue dreams and help others. **In simple terms:** Be thankful for each day and use it purposefully. Key Takeaway Live with gratitude and purpose. Themes gratitude purpose mindset Mood hopeful thankful Type inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - daily reflection - goal setting - family time - volunteering Key Concepts spirituality humanism Questions to Reflect On - What can you do today to honor your gratitude? - How does gratitude affect your motivation? 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