Especially in this season, there is much to be grateful for. There is so much, in fact, how does one limit it to a few? Don’t know… But I’m going to try.
- The people in my life. I know it sounds trite but I’m so very grateful for the people in my life, especially my mom and husband, but right on their heels are my in-laws (I was blessed with the best!), my aunt, and my closest friends. It seems that when I needed someone, there was always someone there. I only hope I return the favor so someone somewhere says they’re grateful for me, too.
- Health. I had polio as a baby but fortunately, that’s the worst health issue I’ve ever had. I’m kind of grateful even for that, though because it helped shape me (for the better, I hope) and gave me adversity to overcome.
- Travel. With our eight years of trucking, hubby and I saw a whole hell of a lot of the U.S. and western Canada. Travel expands the mind (and the waistline, sadly). We met so many wonderful people in those eight years
and I learned things I’ve never forgotten. It planted my feet firmly on the ground and centered me. Plus, it gave me a perspective on everything in life since. As hubby says, once you’ve started to jackknife coming down Donner Pass in a blizzard, the meaning of “stress” changes forever more. - Moving around. As a consultant in a specialized arena, hubby moved us quite a bit. The effect was like traveling, above, except with an immersion component. We lived several different places in the U.S. and got to know those places and people really well. I loved it to the point of when hubby said he wanted to stay here, where we were planted after two years, I had withdrawal symptoms. 😉
- Life. I have learned to be happy. It’s not always a given, being happy. It’s something I decide every day to be and now I am blooming where I’ve been planted. I was born in the best time. I’ve had innumerable chances to
experience things most people have not. I’ve been able to write. I’ve enjoyed both working and not working. I’ve been blessed, totally and sincerely. It’s such a wonderful feeling!
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Dee
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Wellness gurus say that happiness is a choice. I don’t believe that people exist in a state of unleavened joy. If you endure no pain, then how can you understand how precious joy is? Contentment, I think, is that state of which leads most readily either to happiness, apathy, or disgruntlement.
Hi, Holly. I agree. There is no light without darkness or joy without tears. We don’t live in bubbles. But I think we can determine each day to make life in our own little corners a good place, a happy place. Or a happiest it can be place. That’s where I hope my contentment leads.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
My husband told stories about jack-knifing going down mountains in blizzards. He was always grateful for the things he got to see driving across the country. You’re right. There is so much to be grateful for in our lives.
Mary, thanks for your comment! That time going over Donners I htink I was yelling “We’re gonna die! We’re gonna die!” Needless to say, that was not helpful!
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Anyways, I’m definitely happy I found it and I’ll be bookmarking and checking back frequently!
Thank you! Please do come back and visit.
Wishing you all the best this holiday season!
Dee