Gratitude

I think we all should be grateful for whatever we have, and what every we don't have for that matter.

"Some times I thank God....For unanswered prayers"

"You can't always get what you want...you cant always get what you want...but if you try sometimes, you just might find......you get what you need"

"Love the one your with"

And a host of other lyrics, quotes, and poems with similar expressions: they're all right. They all give off the same message, gratitude. It's really easy to get caught up in the negatives. I get into a spiral of negativity way too easily. I'm lucky though, when I start to become really deep in self pity, some part of my brain always seems to shock me back into reality. Today I am going to share things that I'm grateful for today. I'm going to try to make this list at least once a week. Hopefully that comes to fruition. So, here we go:

a house to live in, a comfortable bed, uncontaminated food and water, access to good medical care, air conditioning, parents that love me, a sister that loves me, supportive friends, my dogs, being surrounded by animals every day, being able to do what i have to everyday with out physical impairment, having access to a car that runs while mine is out of commission, artistic outlets, freedom to choose, ability to keep an open mind, trust in God, Freedom from fear, getting to watch my nephew during the week and watching him grow, being able to help my parents, use of a computer, use of innumerable conveniences, faith, compassion, empathy, love.