Being Thankful

Yes, I am taking some time today to be thankful as I expect most everyone is doing. I think about the usuals: family, friends, place to live, good health. I try to recognize my good fortune everyday. One thing I am not good at doing is being thankful for the little things. The guy at the store who unexpectedly wished my Happy Thanksgiving and really meant it. His genuineness truly made me feel good. I am thankful that he took the time to make a real connection with me. There were other things yesterday - dinner with friends, good trip to the vet, fun with the horses, the cat waiting for me at the door. I often overlook ALL that is good with my life and take these little things for granted - just another part of my day.

A day of thanksgiving is a good thing. Most everyone I know (and who read this) are blessed in many different ways. Our lives aren't perfect, but we have food, shelter and some level of safety and security. There are millions of people in the world that don't have food, shelter, or even a basic level of safety and security. We are fortunate.

Enjoy this day of thanksgiving and carry it over into all your other days! Thanks for reading......