A Day In The Life Of A Cat

I read something so profoundly good that I just have to share it with you. It came from Oprah's "What I know for Sure" book. Now before you roll your eyes ~ and I know some of you are ~ just keep reading because this is good stuff.

She says we need to sit for a minute or two every day and write down 5 things we are thankful for. I know a lot of people will not do this, so to those people, just consciously think of 5 things each day....maybe on your drive to work or in the shower or something. Okay, here is what she said:

"It's not easy being grateful all the time. But it's when you feel the *least* thankful that you are most in need of what gratitude can give you: perspective. Just knowing you have that daily list to complete allows you to look at your day differently, with an awareness of every sweet gesture and kind thought passed your way. When you learn to say thank you, you see the world anew. And as Meister Eckhart so eloquently stated: "If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is "Thank You," that would suffice.""

It's true, you know....gratitude can give you perspective. Next time you feel bad because you want to go out for steak and you can only afford a hamburger from the $1 dollar menu.....be grateful you can afford that much.

My 5 things for today:

I'm thankful for the people who love me.
I'm thankful I have a home to go to.
I'm thankful that I have a good job.
I'm thankful that I'm an American.
I'm thankful I'm alive.

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