Being Thankful

This video reminded me that there are so many, many things to be thankful for. Big and small! I feel I do fairly well remembering to thank God for what I have and I'm generally a pretty hopeful, optimistic person. But I'll admit: it can be awfully tough to continuously remain upbeat, positive, hopeful and even GRATEFUL when you feel you are lacking things you would like very much and even things you really kinda need. This time of year is especially difficult, when everyone is specifically vocal about their respective blessings which usually include fabulous significant others and/or wonderful jobs (uh, nope and...nope!).

However, as a wise Dad (yep, mine!) once said, we must first learn to be more grateful for what we do have, at which point, our Heavenly Father will recognize our appreciation and will be more willing to open the windows of Heaven to bless us even more. I have learned from experience that I am happier focusing on the many wonderful things I DO have versus the things I don't.

Above all, I have been learning recently to be more thankful for MY life, that I am the person I am, and for the experiences I have which seem to be tailor-made to help ME improve. And THAT is something everyone can be thankful for!