On Being Thankful
I try to be thankful. However, sometimes I get so busy (i.e. stressed) and caught up with work that I forget about those things for which I should be thankful.
1. I have no debt
2. I have a new car
3. I have a home worth more than 2x what I paid for it
4. I work for myself
5. I wear shorts to work and can ride my bike there
6. I have a beautiful girlfriend that loves me
7. I have a nice family and two healthy parents
8. I can play guitar
9. I live minutes from the beach and enjoy great weather year round
10. I am in great health
When I list them, I can really see that I have nothing to complain about. Then why DO I complain sometimes? Why do I let everday stress completely overtake my mood? Is it because I strive for perfection? Is it because I worry about what might happen instead of enjoying what IS happening?
Until I figure it out, I will just try to be thankful. I think Jaclyn will like me much better that way.
Speaking of riding my bike, with the help of modern technology you can see part of the path I take to work. This portion of my trip leads me through Upper Newport Bay. Going this direction, I get to enjoy the cool, fresh, morning breeze, enjoy the sounds of nature, and see the sunrise over the mountains.
posted by TinyElvis @ 11:49 AM
5 comments
5 Comments:
I really envy your morning bike rides. What a nice way to clear your mind, get some exercise, and do something practical (i.e. get to work) all at the same time.
On another note, you do have it pretty good don't you? :-)
"It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord..." Psalm 92:1
well..thats neat :-)
"Then why do I complain sometimes?"
'cause you're human.
nice list. good to see your financial securities listed ahead of your healthy parents and your girlfriend...
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