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These are the ones I am most thankful for |
However, it also made me think of the 30-day challenge
concept as a good way of making valuable changes in one’s life or in the lives
of those around us. As I look at the
world right now, it seems that there is quite a bit of negativity and
complaining going on. I’m not saying
that it isn’t justified, but it seems to be the prevailing theme in society
these days and it is truly sad because there is so much to be thankful
for. I don’t know about you, but I am
quite happy I am not a politician these days, and while I may be disgruntled at
how they are not really doing their jobs, at least I am not in a country that
is constantly being bombed and where we all have pretty much the same rights
and freedoms as our neighbors, not to mention our spouses.
I’m usually a pretty upbeat person. I’d rather see the positive in life than
dwell on the negative. I’ve known those
people. You know the ones I am referring
to; they are always depressed and melancholy and Eeyore seems to be their role
model. They seem to have more to
complain about than they do to be thankful for and it’s all a matter of focus.
In America, Thanksgiving looms at the end of this month with
its turkey dinner, pumpkin pie, and that cranberry sauce I really hate. It’s a time to gather around with family and
friends and give thanks for the many blessings in this world and while most
will associate it with some religion or another, you don’t have to be a church
member to stop for a moment and be thankful for the many fortunes you have in
your life. It’s time to be grateful, instead
of selfish; focus on what you have, instead of what you want. That comes next month with Christmas.
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Some of the people I am most thankful for |
So, here is the challenge.
Each day in the month of November list one thing you are grateful for
and if you have a social media account of some kind post it on all of
them. Post it here on the comment
section as well and share your blessings with the rest of us. Wouldn’t it be great if the comments were
filled daily with people saying thank you for something in their lives?
And then pass on the challenge. By the end of the month, we
should all be feeling the attitude of gratitude as a daily habit that keeps our
vision positive instead of negative. I’ll
even start it off by saying that I am thankful for you, the one reading this
post right now, for taking time out of your busy day to visit the Mess and
share in my random thoughts and idiocy.
I am grateful that you are a part of my world.
Now, what are you grateful for?
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