Gratitude

Mornin'

I would just like to take some time this morning to express my gratitude for what the Great Spirit has bestowed on my life. I have a wonderful mother, father, sister, and a few brothers who add goodness to my life on a daily basis. I also have several brothers with whom I am not close with but respect deeply. I am certainly grateful to have them as family. I am also grateful for the opportunity to open my eyes each morning and take another breath of life. No matter what the day brings, I try to remain grateful for having another day to live. I may not always have a grateful mindset but gratitude is such a nice mindset to come back to time and time again. It seems as though the longer I am on this earth, the closer the moments of deep gratitude get to each other.

Gratitude for the problems I face may seem like an oxymoron but it will make sense after a brief explanation. Without struggles, there would be no way to sharpen my tools with which I face life on a daily basis. The good days that consist of me being happy, joyous and free are only made possible by fighting in the trenches during those days that try me. Conversely, getting through the tough days are made possible by the hope that, in doing the work to get through the difficult times, I will have the goods times to help heal my wounds. The more I contemplate the Great Spirit and how the world fits together, the more I realize how important all the components are. Don't get me wrong, I, like most people, would rather not see so much violence and hardship in the world. This, too, is necessary in the grand scheme of things. I have a choice as to whether or not I participate in negativity.

I am grateful for all the relationships I have the the good looks and mind I inherited from my parents. I am also grateful to have a relationship with a higher power and to impart what the Great Spirit teaches me onto others at the appropriate time. The few materialistic things I posses give me a sense of gratitude as well. I have much to be grateful for. My list goes on and on and I hope you take the time to sit down and type one up. It really helps put things in perspective; especially during difficult times. Finally, I am grateful to have the opportunity to share a little piece of myself with all of you on a daily basis. There is nothing more rewarding than knowing I help at least one person on a daily basis.

Peace