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If a Fellow Isn’t Thankful

Posted By Melissa

If a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to be thankful for what he’s going to get. ~Frank A. Clark

This month is a great time to practice feeling gratitude. Today I read the quote above and realize that unless I am at peace with what I have, I really don’t need more. I know this could be about being thankful for "things", but for me it isn’t about that right now, it is definitely about time and new opportunities.

Time
So in order to truly be thankful for the free time you already have, begin today to log the moments of quiet you have to do as you choose, and give thanks at that time. Instead of rushing to fill every moment, take time to choose carefully between the quiet restfulness and a job that needs to be done. I don’t watch a great deal of TV, but when working on the business I do sometimes get sucked into the computer for longer time periods than necessary. Set objectives ahead for time online and again be thankful for the amazing technology that allows us to share these words instantaneously on a daily basis.

Opportunities
As far as my opportunities, I know that I need to relish in some of the opportunities that have already come my way and helped me to begin this wonderful journey. I am thankful for the belief that my parents instilled in me that anything is truly possible, and the confidence and lack of fear that has come from surviving their loss. I have been without everything. I have lost my parents, my home, and my independence yet the world did not end. In fact I had more drive to create the life I wanted and took hold of every opportunity that was graciously put before me.

Now that my life has become more comfortable and complete, I realize I cannot take these chances for granted. Be thankful for how far you have come and amazed at how much can happen in life, and then believe in how much more is yet to come. Don’t forget to appreciate the wonder and potential.

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