Blessings

After writing Soul Searching, I decided that there had to be a way to work on correcting my overly critical behavior.  After extensive research, ;-) I stumbled upon a beginning to a solution.  (It amazes me how God leads you to his path when you need him.)    That answer is blessings...  I don't remember the last time that I actually thanked people for things they have said, done, or experienced with or for me.  I tell God, but not the person.  For me, I am more thankful for people in my life than anything else.  Yes, I appreciate my house, my food, my job, my van.  The only person I can thank for those things, other than God, is my husband.  My life wouldn't be as easy, if not for my honey or God.  But I'm not looking for "things or possessions to be thankful for.  I'm looking for daily things I take for granted, like watching my kids, the work my kids put into the house.  People bringing my kids places, because I cant be there.  Friends who answer the phone when I need them to.  People who are there for me, really there, every time.  It  is time that I give them notice, and appreciation.  The thought is that if I take time to see how blessed I am, I will have less to be critical of.  So here's to seeing the glass half full, and a few quotes to leave you inspired.

For today and its blessings, I owe the world an attitude of gratitude.

~Unknown

 You can not control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change, rather than allowing it to master you.

~Brian Tracy

The problem is not the problem, the problem is your attitude about the problem.

~Unknown

Starting today my philosophy is to be kind to those you love, don't forget to say thank you and I love you.    Now I have a few cards to write, address, put a stamp on, and deliver to the mailbox.  Cards are nice, I think that we all miss receiving mail that is pleasure-able instead of bills and spam.  My thanks is delivered with a smiling heart, knowing that the receiver will smile in their hearts.  How about you, what are you thankful for?  When was the last time you received a card in the mail?  Did it make your heart smile?  Leave me a  comment, I would love to hear about it!

~Cindy