Hi~
It's been a couple weeks. I'm finding it hard to blog as much as I have in the past as I try to juggle other priorities, responsibilities, and activities. It has been quite the roller coaster ride in our world lately. If you're like me, you shudder each time you hear about the economy and wonder when it'll all settle down. Yet, even though my portfolio is being slaughtered I look around and know I have so much to be grateful for each day.
I ran across this poem and it really spoke to me. I think one of the keys to happiness is really trying to find the joy in the journey. It isn't always easy to do but it helps.
Be Thankful
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary
Because it means you've made a difference.
It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.
GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings.
~ Author Unknown ~
What are you thankful for today?
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9 comments:
I am thankful for bloggy friends like you, who have such a beautiful heart. Thank you for sharing this poem.
Hugs,
Michelle
LOVE.THIS. Thanks for sharing it. And I think God for you and your sweet heart, dear friend!
Lots of Love!
:)
Amie
You are so wise. I miss you. But I am thankful for each post you make. So so wise. And so true these words. I was counseled recently to "live in gratitude"...and have been trying hard to do so through a very hectic, trying time...and it DOES make a difference. Thanks for reminding me to take time out to be thankful.
I really really miss you...did I mention that??
Thank you for this, Lisa. It's just what I needed to hear. I hope to catch up with you soon. We have family visiting for a couple of weeks, but things should slow down after that. It's always so refreshing to read your posts. Thank you for visiting my blog, too.
Love,
Ginny
What a beautiful post. I always try to be thankful and grateful. It's hard sometimes so it is good to be reminded!
Jen
I love this poem....thank you for posting it. I needed to read it. I am thankful for so much in my life...most of all I thankful this week that Livi has had a few good days at school : )
{{{hug}}}} Have a wonderful weekend my friend.
This is a really GREAT post to meditate on! Thanks for sharing it!
Lisa, I love this poem. It is all true and such a great reminder for me to be thankful and to remember that everything has a purpose.
Thank you so much for sharing this poem...I sure needed to read. It's so easy to get caught up in all that's going on in our country. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Karen
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