T’is the Season for Counting Blessings . . . Again

At this time of year, you can’t help but get caught up in the festive energy: colorful holiday ornaments and lights shine bright, the jolly man in red is in every mall, eager kids start behaving, and people appear more cheerful and giving.

We may not possess Trump’s wealth, but we make the most of what we have—if it’s not champagne, it’s sparkling wine, if it’s not pheasant, it’s turkey or canned ham. 

We may not live in a gold-etched condo overlooking Central Park or a ten-bedroom house in Santa Barbara, but there are roofs over our heads and warmth in our humble dwellings and hearts. 

Influential, rich or famous comrades and relatives may be few and (very) far between, but supportive and caring companions and family encourage us regularly.

Holiday decorations may come from a discount store and the tree is a Charlie-Brown special, but they’re ours and they dazzle and sparkle.

Let’s consider the wonderful people and things we should be grateful for . . . and not just at this time of year.  Recognize—and count—the everyday, little blessings.  They truly are the best.