I'm Thankful
As we reflect on this past Thanksgiving weekend, we should make a conscious effort to remember to be thankful every day of our lives. There is so much to be thankful for this year.
I think it is essential we put things in perspective. This is a year like no other year we have ever experienced in our lifetime. Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my 45 years of existence and learning to appreciate every day to the fullest. I understand now and appreciate more than ever that tomorrow is not promised to any of us.
Too often, we treat gratitude as a holiday ornament that we pull from the garage when we’re ready to decorate the tree. After the festivities are over, we pack it away and get back to the daily grind of life. I hope after all we have experienced this year, we will not allow this to be another holiday season like years prior. Let’s be mindful not to be so busy looking to the past, that we forget what is right here in the now. Let us be thankful for life that we are living right now.
I’d like to share a few thoughts that I have about the holidays.
First, we all have something to be thankful for. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves of the many reasons we have to be grateful. We should all take some time this week and come up with a gratitude list. Find ten things we are thankful for. Practicing gratitude is one of 10 ways to practice self-care for Effective Living.
Over the years I’ve had the privilege of traveling back-and-forth to the Bahamas more than a half a dozen times each year. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing global pandemic, everything has stopped regarding my travel. Since my travel has been suspended, an advantage of slowing down, is I am now able to see and appreciate how much God has blessed me when I choose to look at all that’s happening within our world. I encourage you to make your list of how God has blessed you.
Second, for more than 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of hosting my mother here in Texas for Christmas and a handful of Thanksgivings. This year brings special meaning for me knowing I still have my mother with me to enjoy the holiday season. When my mother comes to Texas, she prepares all the food I have missed from when I grew up in the Bahamas. We’ve got to learn to appreciate the little things. I’m extremely aware of how little time we have with our precious loved ones. No matter what you did on Thanksgiving Day, now as you prepare for Christmas, go ahead and stop to reflect on all of God‘s wonderful blessings. There are people He has placed in your life you need to celebrate and appreciate.
Finally, let this be a time when we can set aside our pettiness, disagreements, differences, and unforgiveness. There are too many individuals carrying their past offenses into their future, not allowing themselves to let go of the weight of problematic issues they’ve had with people. During this season let’s learn to come together in peace and love. Let’s also remember we must put things in perspective, look at the bigger picture, and understand most of that stuff is small stuff. In the end, all those things have an opportunity to get lost in the love, in the laughs, and in the food for our soul. My mother taught me family means more than our indifferences.
I have so much to be thankful for. Today, I’m aware of the fact that life is better than I deserve. I am not lucky nor am I fortunate, but I am blessed. I am expected to do something with the grace that I have been given. I am blessed to bless. I am gifted to give. On your mission to live life effectively go ahead and be appreciative of all the wonderful blessings from God.
No matter what happens in life, we can find a reason to be thankful. Even when the circumstance of life stink, we still have so much to be grateful for. If we look deep within, we will find it.
Remember: life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% of how you respond to it.
In Chapter 8 of my book, I talk about Boomerang Principle. It may take a while, but what you put out will always come back to you. Again, set aside pettiness, disagreements, differences, and unforgiveness. Make a choice to be thankful.
Get your copy of my book HERE.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What are two things from your gratitude list you are especially thankful for this year?
I think it is essential we put things in perspective. This is a year like no other year we have ever experienced in our lifetime. Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my 45 years of existence and learning to appreciate every day to the fullest. I understand now and appreciate more than ever that tomorrow is not promised to any of us.
Too often, we treat gratitude as a holiday ornament that we pull from the garage when we’re ready to decorate the tree. After the festivities are over, we pack it away and get back to the daily grind of life. I hope after all we have experienced this year, we will not allow this to be another holiday season like years prior. Let’s be mindful not to be so busy looking to the past, that we forget what is right here in the now. Let us be thankful for life that we are living right now.
I’d like to share a few thoughts that I have about the holidays.
First, we all have something to be thankful for. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves of the many reasons we have to be grateful. We should all take some time this week and come up with a gratitude list. Find ten things we are thankful for. Practicing gratitude is one of 10 ways to practice self-care for Effective Living.
Over the years I’ve had the privilege of traveling back-and-forth to the Bahamas more than a half a dozen times each year. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing global pandemic, everything has stopped regarding my travel. Since my travel has been suspended, an advantage of slowing down, is I am now able to see and appreciate how much God has blessed me when I choose to look at all that’s happening within our world. I encourage you to make your list of how God has blessed you.
Second, for more than 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of hosting my mother here in Texas for Christmas and a handful of Thanksgivings. This year brings special meaning for me knowing I still have my mother with me to enjoy the holiday season. When my mother comes to Texas, she prepares all the food I have missed from when I grew up in the Bahamas. We’ve got to learn to appreciate the little things. I’m extremely aware of how little time we have with our precious loved ones. No matter what you did on Thanksgiving Day, now as you prepare for Christmas, go ahead and stop to reflect on all of God‘s wonderful blessings. There are people He has placed in your life you need to celebrate and appreciate.
Finally, let this be a time when we can set aside our pettiness, disagreements, differences, and unforgiveness. There are too many individuals carrying their past offenses into their future, not allowing themselves to let go of the weight of problematic issues they’ve had with people. During this season let’s learn to come together in peace and love. Let’s also remember we must put things in perspective, look at the bigger picture, and understand most of that stuff is small stuff. In the end, all those things have an opportunity to get lost in the love, in the laughs, and in the food for our soul. My mother taught me family means more than our indifferences.
I have so much to be thankful for. Today, I’m aware of the fact that life is better than I deserve. I am not lucky nor am I fortunate, but I am blessed. I am expected to do something with the grace that I have been given. I am blessed to bless. I am gifted to give. On your mission to live life effectively go ahead and be appreciative of all the wonderful blessings from God.
No matter what happens in life, we can find a reason to be thankful. Even when the circumstance of life stink, we still have so much to be grateful for. If we look deep within, we will find it.
Remember: life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% of how you respond to it.
In Chapter 8 of my book, I talk about Boomerang Principle. It may take a while, but what you put out will always come back to you. Again, set aside pettiness, disagreements, differences, and unforgiveness. Make a choice to be thankful.
Get your copy of my book HERE.QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What are two things from your gratitude list you are especially thankful for this year?
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