Gratitude

With Thanksgiving around the corner, it seems like a good time to talk about gratitude.

I have much to be grateful for:

• A granddaughter, Addison, who is now nine months old, happy healthy and thriving
• A daughter, Megan, and son-in-law, John, who are amazing people
• A new dog, Buddy, who joined the household in the past month
• The fact that my parents are still around, and in reasonably good health
• I am on speaking terms with almost all of my immediate family, including my ex-husband and his wife
• A job I really enjoy
• The freedom to do what I want, when I want
• Joyful anticipation of a trip to Denver, to visit my daughter, Megan, her husband, John, and of course Addie, for Thanksgiving.

When did life get so good? Or has it always been this good, and I just didn't notice till now. Sarah Ban Breathnach, in her book "Simple Abundance", recommends taking stock every day of what we have to be grateful for.

Write down ten things that you are grateful for today. Do this every day, even if you repeat some of the same things.

You might just discover that life is good, right now - if you choose to focus on the things you do have, instead of the things you don't have.

Happy Thanksgiving - Alexangel