“If you have time to whine
and complain about something, then
you have the time to do something about it.” ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo
Good
morning!
I don’t know
about you, but I have made a few observations.
(1) A lot of people like to complain – they almost seem addicted to
complaining, chaos, or negativity.
(2)
Often, we are too busy to just “stop” and be thankful.
Thanksgiving has
always been one of my favorite holidays,
with its absence of stressors like presents and high expectations. It reminds us all to STOP
and celebrate what
we have instead of what we want.
I think many of
us could benefit from a few more “Thanksgivings”
throughout the year. In
our home, we
began celebrating the twentieth of each month (chosen at random) as
Thankfulness
day. Then we even
prepare a special
dinner and spend our time thinking of all we are grateful for. Sammy and I have taken
turns being the
designated “journal keeper,” writing down each gratitude, who said it,
and the
date. Then, on
Thanksgiving Day, we
share our “Family Gratitude Journal.”
Your Turn:
Whether you
are a family of one or 100, designate one night a month to celebrating
thankfulness. I
have found that when I
anticipate recording items I am thankful for I appreciate each day more
and
more. We tend to
find what we look for –
begin looking for life’s blessings.
Today’s Affirmation:
I
am thankful for today.
And as always, don't forget
to
start your day with a heartfelt: "Something great is
going to
happen today... I can't wait to see what it is!"
And when ending
your day ask yourself: "What is one more thing I can do
to
make today matter?
