Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men has some. Charles Dickens
It’s another Wednesday and today I’d like us to take the time to count our blessings and be thankful for them.
10 Things to be grateful for
| Things to be grateful for | Why we need to be grateful |
|---|---|
| 1. Life | We woke up this morning but according to Wikipedia about 150,000 people didn’t. We are truly blessed to be alive. |
| 2. Good health | So many people are hospitalized; suffering from physical or mental illnesses but we are healthy. |
| 3. Family and friends | They enrich our lives, they are always there for us. Let’s take the time to tell them and more importantly show them that we appreciate them. |
| 4. Basic necessities | We have food, clothing and shelter, so many people lack these things. |
| 5. Nature | We are surrounded by nature’s beauty: flowers, sunrises, sunsets, beaches, mountains, and birds that serenade us. Let’s take the time to appreciate these things and let them inspire and amaze us. |
| 6. Our senses | We have the ability to see, hear, taste, touch and smell, this allows us to experience and enjoy all that the world has to offer. |
| 7. Mobility | We can move about freely on our own. So many people have lost a foot or both feet and have to depend on others to get around. |
| 8. Jobs | Instead of complaining about your jobs, be thankful for them because so many people do not have jobs. |
| 9. Teachers and mentors | People who have shared their knowledge and skills with us or helped us to cope with life’s pressures, contributed to who we are today. |
| 10. Things that make our lives easier, more comfortable or more interesting | The internet, cell phones, the various apps we use to communicate, access information or for entertainment are not available to millions of people worldwide. The same goes for household appliances like refrigerators, gas and electric stoves, washing machines and vacuum cleaners. Some people endure extreme heat and cold because they have no access to air conditioners or heaters. |
I hope you found something inspiring here, let me know in the comments. Take care, be safe and remember to be grateful for all your blessings.
Thank you I am very grateful for this message that you have given us today
Wow what a wonderful blog, thank you for helping us to see that we should always be grateful for everything that we have in our lives 🙏
Yes it is truly a blessing to be alive and healthy
Hi Stephanie. Yes it is and we need to be grateful for this opportunity.