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What I am really all about

I know two very important things:

1. Not as many people read this blog as I would hope. I don't feel bad about that, just a reality. It's all good.

2. I don't know everything I would like to know. I'm OK with that, too. I am still learning and growing. I'll stop when I'm dead.

PS - I don't want to die. Well, maybe when I'm 150 or something.

But this time of year, when thoughts turn to gratitude and blessings and the like, it's natural for people to reflect on how they've been blessed. So in that vein - (and in no particular order) -

1. I am grateful for my body. It's gotten me around so far, and is holding up pretty well. I'm not going to win any beauty contests or be on any magazine covers, but I like who I am and I am grateful for a healthy body to house my soul.

2. I am grateful for family. I don't think I need to expound on that.

3. I am grateful for friends. Friends... Some close, some distant, all valued and valuable. I love you all, more than I could ever say.

4. I am grateful for my job. I really, really love what I do and it helps me keep food on my table and clothes on my children. It is truly a great place to work and I work with amazing people.

5. I am grateful for the community I live in. We are a small community, but we are close and good. I am grateful that my family and I have been taken in by this community and embraced like we have. It is such an incredible blessing.

6. I am grateful for the country I live in. I am proud to be an American, proud of the great nation we are, of the freedoms we enjoy, and of the opportunities we have to serve. America is great because the flame of freedom and liberty burns bright in the hearts and eyes of every citizen.

7. I am grateful that I can love. I have a great deal of love, and I am grateful that in spite of everything, I find reasons and people to love. Indeed, I love now, maybe, more than ever.

I think you get the idea. I learned long ago that there are two kinds of people in this world: those who are grateful and those who complain. I hope I am always grateful and humble.

Comments

Deb said…
Becoming grateful rather than a complainer is something at which I work very hard. I think you're doing a great job.
November 19, 2011 at 9:03 AM
foxiecheese202 said…
I read your posts! Unless they're song lyrics...then I just go listen to the song. Being optimistic is better for your health too. Just read that in a newspaper article, so it's legit. lol
November 20, 2011 at 5:36 PM
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