It is not happy people who are thankful. It is thankful people
who are happy.
- Unknown
Last month, I joined in
on Facebook with all others who were doing 30 days of thanks. The following are
the things I was thankful for in the moment. Reading back over them is like
some weird window into my being. It’s kind of unnerving. I have these moments
of clarity when I read over something I’ve written. I call it weird because it’s
unnerving when you can understand pieces of yourself and see them so clearly.
But I digress…
Day 30: I'm thankful for
having safe traveling grace on the trips I've taken.
Day 29: Naps. I took a
nap today after temporary insanity set in and I shopped last night and this
morning. That feeling you have when you wake up from a nap is a tiny bit of
euphoria.
Day 28: Family, family,
family. Enough said.
Day 27: I feel like my
giving, compassionate nature, empathy, and kindness at heart can sometimes lead
to other people taking advantage of that or using me for their own benefit.
But, it has allowed me to build relationships with fantastic friends that I
love so much. I can't wait to get home to see my people! Some of us are coming
from out of town and others never left, but I shall see as many people as I
can!
Day 26: Variety. Life
would be dull without it. I can't be put in a box. That's probably why I feel
like I can't figure myself out at times. My likes and interest vary all the
time. Variety is the spice of life. Here's some food for thought
Day 25: Cooking. I know
how to do it. Let the church say...Amen!
Day 24: Thankful that I
can laugh through a lot of stuff. Otherwise, I think I'd be consumed by
despair, grief, hurt, and sadness
Day 23: My life could be
bad, but it's not. Thank God for that. It's freezing outside and I could be
under a bridge....let that sink in
Day 22: I'm thankful I
work. I don't know how people don't work. I would be bored out of my mind and
restless. There's only so much tv and internet surfing you can do before you
start to lose your mind.
Day 21: Gifts of talent
bestowed upon others. The world is full of people who create the most
beautiful, inspiring, emotional, and imaginative pieces of art in the form of
paintings, pictures, movies, books, and music. I'm thankful for these people's
gifts and that they share them with us daily.
Day 20: Thankful that
there are people I interact with daily that I can hold intelligent
conversations with
Day 19: Thankful for
knowing what's important in life. Remember. Don't forget. Tomorrow is not
promised. Don't be too busy for God, family and friends. Cherish all moments.
Day 18: Adaptability. The
ability to maintain one's self in a multitude of situations without having a
nervous breakdown
Day 17: I'm thankful for
a strong, determined spirit. I will not let anyone or anything drag me down and
keep me from what God has for me. If He is truly the leader of your life, all
things will fall into place. If He's not, you will forever find yourself in
situations that do nothing but keep you down and out.
Day 16: Though they may
try and walk all over you, use you and treat you badly, persist in doing kind
things for others. It makes your heart glad.
Day 15: I'm not who I
used to be, but I'm not who I will be, yet
Day 14: I am easily
amused. I love to laugh and laughing keeps you from getting too far into
negativity. I don't stay down for long and I have my sense of humor to thank
for that.
Day 13: I'm thankful that
I've been taught how to improvise and figure out how to solve problems when
they come
Day 12: Deliver us from
losers. And I've been delivered every time
Day 11: I'm thankful for
the freedom that has been given, protected by others who don't even know I
exist
Day 10: At times, being
able to get over anger as quickly as it comes
Day 9: I'm thankful that
I am in a position to splurge on my parents.
Day 8: I am eternally
thankful for my upbringing. Not everyone grows up in a comfortable environment.
Day 7: I am OH so thankful
for Scandal. And that's not EVEN a joke.
Day 6: As much as I
always joke about being in the wrong profession, I'm thankful for what I do
Day 5: I am thankful for
the people that I call friends. They are a lively bunch and everyone has
different personalities and opinions, but they have always had my back and I
know I can count on them just like family
Day 4: I am thankful to
be able to maintain a roof over my head, clothes on my back, and food in my
belly
Day 3: I'm thankful that
He always makes a way out of no way, especially when I'm the reason that
there's suddenly no way.
Day 1 and 2: I'm thankful
for my health and also for my mom and dad