Gratefulness Happens Before Thinking

I was Grateful yesterday when a friend trusted me enough to share some difficulties they are going through. I was grateful for trust, connection and presence. I didn't think about any of that in the moment. In the moment I just experienced a fullness of love. Perhaps that is what gratefulness is to me. A fullness of love. Gratefulness is nourished and grows when I let it be spontaneous. I express gratitude not because I should but because I really feel it.