5 Things to be Thankful For

Sometimes we get so busy in this crazy world that we don’t take the time to stop and think about the things we should be thankful for. Life is too short not to be happy, so take some time to sit back and contemplate your blessings. Here are a few things you can think about next time you are getting caught up in your problems.

Family

What makes a family is different for some people, but these are the people you can turn to in your darkest hour who will love and accept you unconditionally. For some, it’s their parents or grandparents, for others, a brother or sister. Perhaps it is someone else who raised you and helped you to become the person you are today. Be thankful for your family and what they have done for you.

Faith

Faith is another thing that is in the eye of the beholder. Whatever higher power helps you to get through your day, be thankful for that. Not feeling alone in this world is a comfort that faith helps to provide, and you need to be thankful for this comfort.

Friends

It is a wonderful feeling to have people outside of your immediate family that you can talk with and share your innermost feelings with. Having friends is a tremendous blessing that shouldn’t be taken for granted. Show your appreciation for your friends and let them know how much they mean to you.

Home

As the saying goes, “home is where the heart is.” Where is your heart? Having a place to call home is a wonderful thing that should not be taken for granted. Our world is full of people who have nowhere to call home, which is quite unfortunate. Be thankful for the shelter and comfort that having a place to call home provides. Many of us have more than one place we consider “home,” which is all the more reason to be thankful.

Creature Comforts

Again, many times we don’t see just how good we have things. Our modern world provides us with so many things that those who came before us didn’t have. From air conditioning, to automobiles, to cell phones and internet—these are all relatively new things that make our lives easier. Take the time to think about how your life would be different without all of these things and be thankful for the innovation and hard work of so many people to make our lives easier in the modern world.

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This article is contributed by Kelly Kilpatrick, who regularly writes on online nursing degree. She invites your questions and/or comments at her personal email address: kellykilpatrick24 at gmail dot com.