What are you grateful for?

[SalixIncendium]

People that I have encountered and my personal experiences that have aided in my evolution to who I am.

 

[Geoff-Allen]

People that I have encountered and my personal experiences that have aided in my evolution to who I am.

Here's to our continued evolution!

 

[Audie]

I am grateful that I survived, and to those who stood
by me though my darkest hours.

 

[Vee]

Right now, I'm grateful for coffee, books and music.

 

[Katzpur]

About thirty years ago, I was working at a job I absolutely hated. I mean I hated it. My boss was a complete jerk, I was being underutilized and I felt trapped. It was a small office and I was usually the first one in each morning. One morning I was there before anybody else showed up and was feeling so sorry for myself. Then the phone rang. It was my mother. She was calling to tell me that she'd had to call an ambulance to the house in the wee hours of the morning to take my father to the hospital. She'd been there most of the night and had just gotten home. They'd admitted him, and it didn't look good. There was a very good chance that he wouldn't make it. I was numb. I hung up the phone and just sat there at my desk thinking about what she'd just said. At that moment, I thought, "If I could only go back to yesterday. Yesterday, the worst thing about my life was this stupid job. True, I hate it, but how miserable it's making me can't compare to the pain I'm feeling now, knowing I may lose my dad." Well, he ended up recovering, and living another 5 years. But the experience always stuck with me.

A couple of years ago, there was a billboard up near and intersection a few blocks away from my house. It was advertising insurance. On it, it said, "You never know when the day before is the day before." In other words, you might think you have it bad today, but tomorrow, you could lose literally everything you hold dear in a split second. On February 13, I bet there were a lot of kids at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who were unhappy with their lives. The cute girl or cute guy they liked wasn't interested in them. Their math teacher in it in for them. They couldn't afford to buy the kind of shoes or backpack the cool kids had. Their parents wouldn't let them drive the car to school, and instead they had to walk a half a mile to get there. At the end of the day on February 14, I bet there wasn't one of them who wouldn't have gone back to February 13 in an instant. Had they known what February 14 held in store, they'd have appreciated their blessings and not focused on the things they didn't have. But February 13 was "the day before" things really got bad, and they couldn't possibly have seen it coming.

I seriously remember that saying -- "You never know when the day before is the day before" -- every day of my life now. Do I still feel sorry for myself sometimes? Absolutely. But I try not to let those feelings control me, because I know that I am blessed so greatly that I really have nothing to complain about.

 

[InChrist]

I am grateful for Jesus Christ, my Savior and God. Knowing His everlasting love gives me joy, along with hope and strength in life even during challenges or difficulties. I grateful my husband I were born again to new life in Christ on the same day and our children (now adults) have always known Jesus and His love. Although it has been hard, I am thankful God has opened my understanding to the situation of many who are broken and abused behind closed doors and given me insight into the deceptive nature of the evil, entitlement mentality that harms others all the while portraying a facade of "goodness". I am thankful I have lived a rural lifestyle for years enjoying God's creation with gardens, flowers, trees, birds, cats, dogs, chickens, horses, goats, and more. Today it is raining. I am very grateful.

 

[BilliardsBall]

Gratitude is considered a virtue by most religions.

So what are you grateful for - apart from this wonderful forum of course!

I am most grateful that my mind hasn't been completely scrambled by the experience of schizophrenia. I still have most of my marbles!

I am also grateful to have such a supportive family who never abandoned me no matter how wild & crazy my psychotic episodes may have been. A lot of people who have schizophrenia end up with little or no emotional support.

I could list many other things but that's probly enough from me for the time being.

What do you say ...

I'm grateful that your mind today is clean and clear.

I'm grateful for atheists at religious forums, as they continually re-remind me of why everything the Bible says is true.

 

[Truthseeker]

I am grateful that God intervened so I am not in financial ruin.
I am grateful that I have always been healthy except for a few instances.
I am grateful that my life is getting close to being over so I can then be closer to God rather than being in this nether world.
I am grateful for my wife except when she gets mad.
I am grateful that my brothers died after a life of suffering. They are no longer suffering.
I am grateful for books to read.
I am grateful that among the teams that I root that they have had more than their share of championships.
I am grateful for the internet. It gives me many hours of pleasure.
I am grateful that my family gets a special deal in the next life though they were unbelievers. I wish they had been believers, though.

 

[Geoff-Allen]

I'm grateful that your mind today is clean and clear.

Thanks for that!

It took quite a while to reach this point of serenity

Cheers!

 

[Geoff-Allen]

I am grateful for books to read.

Thanks for the reminder - I too love books - I have enjoyed much inspiration from the books I have read over the years!

 

[Geoff-Allen]

I am grateful that I survived, and to those who stood
by me though my darkest hours.

Yes - that's the true test of family/friends.

I am glad you had support when you needed it!

 

[Audie]

Yes - that's the true test of family/friends.

I am glad you had support when you needed it!

Thanks, I am glad too.

I learned who was not up to the test, and who
was able to see me through, whatever it took and however long.

Debts beyond any repayment.

17 stories down is a long way. I'm glad I didnt
decide to go over the rail.

 

[Geoff-Allen]

Thanks, I am glad too.

I learned who was not up to the test, and who
was able to see me through, whatever it took and however long.

Debts beyond any repayment.

17 stories down is a long way. I'm glad I didnt
decide to go over the rail.

You're welcome!

Unfortunately this world is not that compassionate at the moment. So it's a bonus when people do care for those in need ...

Enjoy your day!

 

[Buddha Dharma]

I'm grateful for confidence in the Buddha. Because if one doesn't have confidence in their views and beliefs- what do they have? It doesn't do to have faith in the message of a teacher half-heartedly.

 

[Geoff-Allen]

I'm grateful for confidence in the Buddha. Because if one doesn't have confidence in their views and beliefs- what do they have? It doesn't do to have faith in the message of a teacher half-heartedly.

I am glad that works for you!

A lot of my "practice" is based on Buddhism but I also enjoy wisdom from wherever it comes.

Not sure if that makes me indecisive or half-hearted

 

[Geoff-Allen]

I am also grateful for a local cartoonist -

Cartoons - Leunig

He has been popular down here in Australia for decades.

Enjoy your day!