"Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation." - Brian Tracy
On my first trip to Costa Rica, I met these two wonderful boys. They lived in the middle of nowhere, and had no TV, movies, video games, iPods, computers, or Internet; but they were so happy! All they had was a barrel to play with and they were content with that. They don't know there is a world of constant stimulation, of constant noise. It made me realize just how much stuff we have, how over stimulated we are, and how easily we get bored if we're not constantly being entertained. These boys live such a simple life, they were thankful to have something to play with. Give a kid here a barrel to play with, what kind of response would you get?
Sure there are things that I want, of course a job on the top of my list, but I am so very grateful for everything I do have. I have my health, a warm home, food on the table, parents who don't ask for anything in return and who don't ask for rent, friends who are great support, a car that gets me around, just enough money to pay for bills, opportunities to travel, and so much more!
I know I am incredibly blessed and wouldn't have it any other way! So this Thanksgiving be I will be thankful for what I have and stop wishing for what I don't. I will be thankful for every opportunity because every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better!
Happy Thanksgiving!
What are you thankful for?
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