Thanksgiving is the one day on the calendar that everyone in the world can celebrate, regardless of your faith, your political views and your financial status. This one day is more than the food we eat, the fellowship we share and the memories we might capture. This is a day in which we can simply reflect upon the positive things in our lives if we choose to do so.
Even when our lives are out of control and our world attempts to wreak havoc upon us, how we respond is the only thing that remains within our control. Being “thankful” is always our choice. When you look at the bigger picture around you, what do you see? Problems or potential? Desperation or inspiration? Dead ends or new beginnings? Both are there, but the one you choose to "see" makes all the difference in the world. Thankfulness is a choice, just as doubt, fear and negativity are choices, too. Even when we've been stripped of everything in our life, only "we" hold the key that unlocks the door to empowering our ability to move forward when we "choose" to be thankful.
Today, I will choose to be thankful – even when everything in my world may not be as I wish or want.
Today, I will see the world around me from a different perspective - from the eyes of other people who may see the world very differently than I do.
Today, I will intentionally be more compassionate, forgiving and understanding.
Today, I will humble myself and thank God for a glass that is not dry and for the potential that remains inside of it.
Today, I will choose to be thankful!
Quick Tips for Wellness: Thankfulness is a choice. Choose to be thankful and you just might be surprised how quickly the world around you changes.
Happy Thanksgiving and I pray God’s richest blessings upon your life, today!
Pat Ferguson
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