As you prepare for Thanksgiving tomorrow and maybe some
Black Friday shopping take a few minutes to really reflect on what you are thankful
for. I am thankful for so many
things. Most importantly I am thankful
for my mom, my other family members, my job, my pets, my friends, my blog and
all of you readers. There are a few
other things that I am thankful for that I take for granted or just don’t think
about very often. Here goes:
Hope – The idea that tomorrow can be better than today and that our current circumstances can improve can bring us through some really tough times. Absence of Pain – My Dad used to remind me to enjoy the absence of pain whenever I complained of being bored. Prayer – It is comforting to know that I have a place to take my problems, talk out my decisions and request blessings for others. Pets - Our furry friends provide us with genuine unconditional love. We can learn how to enjoy the simple things in life from them Yesterday – It is over. We can start fresh every day. The past is behind us and we can make a fresh start. Time – I’ve heard this is our most valuable resource. Every day of life is a gift of more time to, enjoy ourselves, fix or respond to our mistakes, and make memories for ourselves and others. Home – To have a place to return to daily, where you can be at peace and be yourself is a true blessing. Advice – Regardless of if it is advice worth following or does not apply it is awesome to have people in your life who want to share their knowledge and experiences to help you succeed New – It can be a new car, new home, new job, new relationship, etc.. New things can be super exciting and is often cause for celebration. Knowledge – I love learning new things. We are never too old to stop absorbing knowledge Salvation – It is a great comfort to know that there is something more than this current lifetime Gifts – Both giving and receiving are awesome to me. Homemade or store bought make no difference. To think about or have someone think about you and give me something is a beautiful thing. Imagination - It helps us come up with business ideas, blog posts, books, music, art, and basically everything!!! Variety – How boring would it be if we all looked alike, at the same foods, and had the same reactions. Instruments - It really is cool that we can bang on things, blow through things, and pluck things and produce beautiful melodies Nature – With so many of us living in urban areas having parks and beaches available to give us a touch of nature is really nice Good Food – For many of us it would not be Thanksgiving without it.
What things are you thankful for that you don’t normally think about? Have a great Turkey Day!!!
