Thanksgiving is coming up fast. This Thursday we will all gorge ourselves until we are sick on turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberries and the like. I really like the green bean casserole, but that is besides the point.
Thanksgiving started as a tradition to remember a feast between Native Americans and the Pilgrims. While this is a somewhat rosy picture, the point is still there. We gather to give thanks for the year that has past. We take time to reflect on all of the blessings in our lives and to do so with great friends and family. What could be a better gratitude exercise?
This year I have much to be thankful for. I am healthy, I have a positive net worth, I have a lot more self worth. I met the man. I have the best besties a girl could ask for. I have a new business and a new job. I have a wonderfully loving and supportive family. I have accomplished so much personally. I barely recognize the person I was a year ago at this time. I am a happier and it shows.
I try to keep a gratitude journal every day. Each day I write down a five things that I am thankful for. I notice that when I do this, I feel better about myself. I realize the good things are worth concentrating on, not the little annoyances throughout the day. I have said it before, and I still urge all of you to keep your own gratitude journal. Keep it all year, not just during Thanksgiving. We all have things to be thankful for every day.
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