A Little Gratitude

 I have been in a mood lately - as have many of us.  Life is uncertain and confusing.  We have all been doing what we can to stock up, learn, share ideas and just get ready for whatever.  May I say UGH!  I have always been a planner and a prepper - but some days I am over it (the reasons).

We all get in a ho-hum kind of mood now and again.  We let daily events get us down - it is normal.  TURN OFF the news.  TURN OFF the computers.  TURN OFF the TV.  GET RID of the people that bring you down.  

Get up and move, do new projects, cook the food, sing the songs - and like the song says "dance like no one is watching".  Give yourself back the CONTROL!!!!!!!!!

I got up.  In a warm home.  I have my kitties.  Food for them and myself.  The sky was clear and I saw the moon and stars this morning.  The air was brisk and cool and refreshing.  I have clothes to wear.  My birds are singing a sweet song and the squirrels are playing.  I can turn a knob and have clean water.  I can flip a switch and have light.  I have funds to pay my bills.  I have family and friends.  I have health.  I see the sunshine. The list goes on and on and on.

We get so complacent and just take so much for granted.  Shame on us.  No matter where we live or what is going on - there is always something to be thankful and grateful for.  ALWAYS!

We complain about cleaning house - be glad you have lodging.  Many don't.

Today is laundry day - ugh.  I have clothes to wear and shoes to wear.  I can pick what I wear.  Many have what is on their backs.

Crud - there are more dishes to wash.  That means I have food.  Many don't.

I need to clean the toilet today.  I have indoor plumbing.  Many don't.

I go outside and hear the traffic, the dogs barking, the kids yelling and playing.  Many only hear war.

I woke tired, sore and achy.  I was stiff and hard a hard time getting started.  Many didn't wake.

I have family who have big health issues.  They have doctors and hospitals (the best) to care for them and treat them and find answers.  Many don't.

I get bored and do nothing some days.  OK.  Many can't stop - they must keep moving just to survive.

I don't sleep well some nights.  BUT I am in a soft and warm bed.  Many have none.

I think I probably wrote this more today for me than anything.  I need to remind myself some days just how good it is.  Yes, it gets depressing.  Regardless of restrictions and rules - I still have free will and a mind to decide for myself.  Life is still good.

Regardless to world events - you still have CONTROL of your mind and actions.

Take a moment or two and just remember how good life really is.  We all have loss in life and loss of lives - but sadly,  that is PART of life.

Take control of what you can and THRIVE.

We can all come out of this better people.  Learn, live and enjoy whatever you can.

Blessings to each of you.

I am grateful for you all!!!!