Thanksgiving is a few weeks away and it’s my favorite holiday. It has been for many years. I love the food, football in the background, being at home, and attitudes of thankfulness all around. I always take a super long nap after the big meal too!
Growing up I was regularly reminded how lucky I am. It wasn’t in an arrogant way or held over my head. It was an honest and truthful reminder that gave me perspective. My dad would simply ask questions like, “Have I told you lately how much I love you? Have I told you lately how much I love your mom? Do you know there’s a lot of kids who don’t have it as good as you? Do you realize how lucky you are?” It became something I just heard now and then and didn’t really sink in. Now as an adult I see things much differently. I realize how right he was. I’m seriously so lucky. I’m lucky to have parents that truly love each other. I’m lucky that I’m healthy. I’m lucky I live in a country with so many freedoms. I’m lucky I have the skills I have. I’m lucky to have my husband. I could go on. I’m lucky I have so much to be thankful for in my life.
Fortunate. Good Vibes. Karma. Juju. Blessed. Whatever, however you need to put it. Be thankful for it.
One of the best ways I’ve found to handle disappointment is to think about what I’m grateful for instead of allowing the that disappointment to lead to a cycle of negativity. It wasn’t easy at first, but slowly and surely, I was able to change my perception and handle disappointment differently. I hesitate to admit that I’m very capable of barreling down the road of negativity and get really low really fast. But I learned that when I choose instead to think positively and thankfully, I’m a lot happier. I’m a lot better.
This month I’ll post something I’m thankful for as often as I can. Some days it’ll be more than one thing. Some days I might just list that thing and some days I might write all my feelings on it. It’s gonna be awesome.
November 1st, 2015 - Today I’m thankful for my future. Instead of fearing it or worrying about it, I’m thankful I have it.
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