Recently, I've been reminded again about the importance of appreciating what I have. I have been given a lot, and therefor have a lot of reason to be grateful. I am finding a lot of reasons to be happy, and it's important to recognize that. So many of us get caught up in a struggle with the big picture, and our long term goals and wants, that we forget the everyday things we have. It's easy to get stuck in a rut, and forget about the good and positive things in our lives. I really do think there is something to be said about recognizing what we do have, as opposed to just what we don't have.
I am healthy, and currently on the road to getting into the best physical shape of my life. I feel great, and that is huge. I have a beautiful, smart, and healthy Daughter, who I believe could not be any closer to perfection. I could not ask for a better child than Preslie. She makes me smile every single day. I have a great job, and genuinely feel appreciated. I have enough money to take care of my needs, my Daughters needs, and also enjoy life and have a good time when I want. In addition, my family is healthy and I have a good relationship with them as well. They may not all be as close as I would like, but I am still able to communicate with them often. My parents especially, are very loving, despite my shortcomings and abilities to live up to their expectations. I have a car that I love, for the first time. I also have a decent Townhouse, that keeps me comfortable all year round. I also have full health insurance, which is a big deal. You don't realize what a convenience that is, until you need it and you don't have it. I live in a nice area. There are mountains, rivers, and beauty all around me. Lots of room to go camping, kayaking, hiking, and just about anything else I want. I also have some of the best friends I could ever ask for. Not just one, or two, or three either. I have so many friends that I truly consider family, and have always been there for me. I also live in a free country, where all of these things are possible. These are just a few of the bigger picture things, which are easy to be grateful for.
Some of the daily things that I am grateful for include apple juice, Doritos, Nachos, and other yummy food I like to eat. I also am grateful for a nice cold adult beverage when I desire it. Sometimes, it's just a nice summer drive with the windows down at night. I am definitely grateful for my 60" TV with surround sound, and my awesome giant and comfy down filled couch. Sometimes, I am grateful for not being retarded or totally fugly. Well, not completely that is. I'm also grateful to have a cool boss who doesn't try to make me work a million hours a week. Even though I am on salary, my boss has never asked me to work more than 40 hours a week. How awesome is that? Pretty awesome for sure. Sometimes, I am grateful to have a gym membership, with so many different facilities to go to when I want. I am also very grateful for music. Whether it is listening to songs in my car, on my computer at work, on my iPhone while I workout, or just at home, I am almost always listening. There are quite a few things I am grateful for every day, but those a few that come to mind.
If you aren't doing this already, I would highly recommend it. Taking a little bit of time out of your day to recognize what you are grateful for will improve your attitude, and ultimately, the overall quality of your life as well. You only life your life once, so enjoy while you still can. You never know when things will change and you may lose those opportunities. What you have today, may be gone tomorrow.
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