Be Thankful

[carolburton]

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you’re tired and weary,
because it means you’ve made a difference.
It’s easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.
~Author Unknown

I came across this and thought that it was a good reminder to really be thankful, especially this time of year, and on this community outlet. We always need to take a moment and look at things in a different light. Blessings can come in different packages.

[thenomads2]

Thank you, Carol, for giving this public forum a "turn for the better" attitude of thankfulness for all we do have! Thankful for the positive note inside the negativity so often displayed here!