Gratitude

I recently read the blog of a friend which touched me. She expressed her gratitude through all of life’s ups and downs and it really made me think. I have been caught up in a world of self pity and it’s been a struggle to get out. I have been focused on all of the things I perceive as bad and wondering when something good will happen. I recognize that I am on my pity pot. I try and try to get out... forever telling myself that it could be worse, it has been worse and there are many good things happening. But it wasn’t until reading my friends post did all of the good become recognizable. I actually feel better. So a great big THANK YOU to Ottermonkey for her thought provoking words. Eloquently written and worth the read find it here: http://ottermonkey3.wordpress.com/.



So with this new found inspiration I am going to wake tomorrow with GRATITUDE.  I will be thankful for each breath, each moment I share with those I love, being employed in a troublesome time…  I will also be thankful for all of the hard lessons I have learned… and for all the wonderful memories that swim in my mind. 



My new mission: to wake with gratitude every day…. So when life hits me with a new challenge my strength will be reserved and ready!



Thank you Ottermonkey!  I really needed that.



Darth Gigi