This morning on my long drive to work I was thinking about how blessed I am. It all started when I wanted to complain to myself for having to work in the warehouse today. As I started to complain I stopped and reminded myself of how truly lucky I am. I don't have to be in that warehouse everyday like some people do. I was given a gift that has allowed me to grow in a different direction. I thought about how different my path is compared to other members of my family. I feel so lucky that I come from a line of hardworking people. Those people worked hard my whole life and even before I was born so that I could be where I am today.
As I drove and pondered I felt my heart fill up with gratefulness and joy. Then as I stopped at an intersection I saw a homeless couple. Normally I just drive by sometimes with a feeling of sadness sometimes with no feeling at all. Today the sad feeling I had for them overwhelmed me. I gave them the few dollars I had and went on with my day. I hope that they were able to eat today.
Sometimes we forget to be thankful for the little (or seemingly little) things like food and shelter. So tomorrow as you're all indulging on the biggest meal you'll have all year don't forget how blessed you are. And the day after that when you're complaining about left over turkey be thankful. And everynight when you get into your bed that you wish was newer or better or whatever be thankful.
Posted by nicole at November 25, 2004 01:14 AM