What better time to
express gratitude than Thanksgiving Day? Although Thanksgiving is celebrated in
November in America
We should all have
something to be grateful for, unless we fall in the selfish throne of
forgetfulness. Simply by opening our eyes on a new day shows that we are
allowed to see a glimpse of what we could have missed had the dark knight
claimed our soul.
Every day, my five year
old comes rushing to wake me up at what I would call a disturbing hour because
she is so excited to go to school. Although my first reaction is to place a
pillow over my head and wish it was a dream, her bright smile shinning
through the dark and her little fingers tickling my side ready to embrace the
adventures of a day that has yet begun prompts me to rise up and forces me to
share the same enthusiasm. However, I am forever grateful that I can see her
face again for one more day.
On the other hand,
sometimes it is hard to regard any form of appreciation when our life does not
turn out as expected or as planned; becoming jobless, losing one’s home, unable
to conceive, curse with a sickness, or enduring some kind of hardship can quite put a burden that enables one to see the brighter side of the day.
However, when we hear about or see the detriments of others, the glimpse of
hope soothes our spirit and helps us realize that our life is so far better and
not even more deserving than others. In other words, one can exercise a
grateful heart and become more appreciative to return kindness by simply
looking through to the eyes of another.
As Thanksgiving is
approaching, let us seek to be thankful for everyday and every moment. I
am grateful for right now.
What are you grateful for?
© 2012 by N. Michel/Bellflower's Moment
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