Today I am thankful for clarity. I am thankful for new
beginnings and I am thankful for promise. Today, my heart is heavy, but alas, I
am thankful.
If there is anything in life that drags me to rock
bottom, hands down, it is pessimism. I have gotten so used to listening to the
things that won’t happen or the terrible things that probably will that I
forgot what it was like to live life without worry. It was always something…money,
trust, every little thing that could go wrong. And then, I changed. My life
changed. I was reminded what life was really about, I opened my eyes to the
beautiful world around me and for the first time in years things were okay.
Sweating the small stuff is something I rarely do anymore and I can honestly
say it has completely changed me. I can’t remember the last time I actually
felt like me; until now. I am so, so very thankful that God gave me a second
chance…that my life did not stay on the same miserable path. I know things
going forward are not going to be easy, but I also know that things will inevitably
be okay. I am such a hard headed and stubborn person...I would like to say I am
working on that, but, realistically it’s just part of who I am…and I am okay
with that. It’s a quirk…and I know that someone out there probably smiles at
it. I love that, you have no idea how much it warms me so.
Our yesterdays do not have to be our tomorrows; you can
change everything today. So today, my friends, I take an official step forward
in my life. Today, I will count the things I am a thankful for and I will know
in my heart just how blessed I am. I will let go of the pain that tends to stay
tucked away just out of sight and I will know that each little stepping stone
in the path of life had a reason. Today, I know that the change that I have
been longing for so badly is right at my door step. I will no longer be tied
down to things that bring me worry and fret, instead I will live knowing just
how lucky I am and I will be happy with the fruits which life has presented me.
I will be more thankful for my family, for my children and their health, for
the ability to be able to work hard for the things I want, for a business that
(God willing) is promising and makes me incredibly happy, and, I am thankful
for love.
If you stop and really, really think about it…life isn’t that
bad. There is always someone out there who has it worse. If we spend all of our
time focusing on what is wrong or what could go wrong we miss enjoying all the
things that are right. We get so caught up in the stresses of life that we don’t
allow ourselves the chance to enjoy life’s little wonders. So, take a stand for
yourself today….go out and enjoy things. Breathe the fresh air, spend time with
your children and see their wonderful little smiles and laughs and thank God
for that, because one day you will miss it… Today, think about all the rights
and then remind yourself that instead of being defined by your failures you are
in fact defined by your ability to overcome them and have little victories. Today,
be thankful for LIFE.
All that I am is
With Love From Betty
