Okay, Okay- so I know its the season to be grateful and everyone expresses gratitude because it is the season to, but after reading Bednar's talk about using our prayers to express gratitude and to pray for others I personally felt like I needed to express gratitude more publicly as well, it helps me love my life! Here is a brief list of things I am grateful for.
Conviction- without it what is the point? I am grateful for my spiritual convictions as well as personal convictions. They help me stay true to my God, myself, my family and friends.
Family- they are what get you through the hard times, and are the ones you spend the good times with. I truly have a heritage of happiness! I am especially grateful for Mike and Elena, who give me so much love and support on a daily basis.
Holidays- lets be honest we all need reminders to be grateful and to think of others, and the holidays can be a great opportunity to do that. I think of the hymn that reminds us "because I have been given much I too must give".
The Body- what simple joys we experience every day, like feeling a crisp fall breeze, seeing beautiful landscapes of snow or flowers, enjoying the taste of a home cooked meal, or the independence of being able to move and work the way we please.
Seasons- just when I get bored with one, we get a new one with its own beauties to appreciate.
Sleep- goodbye old friend, see you in ten years or so. It is amazing how much more you appreciate things when you don't have them.
natalie
1 comment:
Thanks for the reminder Natalie! Sometimes I get too wrapped up in all the things I have to do, that I forget that I should be grateful to be alive and healthy!
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