Thankfulness

Here in the United States, we are about to celebrate Thanksgiving -- one of my very favorite holidays, with all of our family traditions. My good friend sent an email that resonated with me, and I wanted to share it here. I don't know the original attribution.

I am thankful for

......the mess to clean up after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends

....the taxes I pay because it means that I'm employed

....the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat

....the child who is not cleaning his room, but is watching TV because that means he is at home and not on the streets

....the spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking.

...all the complaining I hear about our government because it means we have freedom of speech

....that lady behind me in synagogue who sings off key because it means that I can hear

....lawns that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home

....my huge heating bill because it means that I am warm

....weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means that I have been productive

....the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that I am alive

....Finally, for too much email because it means that I have friends and family who are thinking of me.

Whether or not you are celebrating this holiday, having an attitude of thankfulness is a big factor in the level of happiness you will experience in your life. I, for one, am grateful to have a large number of people who care about what I have to say. Thank you for reading and for giving me your time and attention. (I will try to be more regular about posting!)

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