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November 3, 2013 by admin

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Yes, we’re a month out from Thanksgiving.  But you don’t need a traditional holiday to take a moment to sit back and reflect on why you are grateful for the life that you live.

If we’re honest, we can probably all say that we have dreams we know won’t actualize, places we long to visit, time we wished we had more of, disappointments that still taste bitter.

That is life.  Please don’t linger in the muck or judge yourself by your worst moments.  There is so much in the simple day-to-day that is worth celebrating.

Here are some teensy and some huge things for which we are grateful:

  • Coffee – The smell!  And knowing that warm mug will soon be craddled in your hands.
  • Children’s laughter – It is contagious, true, and pure.
  • Frozen pizza – Seriously!  It is cheap and indulgent.
  • A paycheck – Sure, we live paycheck to paycheck.  But with a tight budget, we have just enough money to support our family.
  • A home – ‘Nough said.  Many don’t have a place to settle.
  • Playgrounds – Free access to fun, exercise, and the outdoors.
  • Libraries – Free access to education and fun.
  • Gardens – Cheap way to feed your family and support farm-to-table.
  • Love – Right?  It makes the world go ‘round.
  • Music – Inspiring, often free, and entirely enjoyable.
  • Critters – Unconditional love and mostly entertaining.
  • Health – Not to ever be taken for granted!

 

Taking a moment to remember these things, no matter how minor they might be, helps us to focus on life worth living!  And to acknowledge that we are indeed, very lucky to be here.


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