November: that season of the year in which people construct impressive lists of things for which they are thankful. I'm not opposed to these lists... Nor am I an advocate of them, unless that spirit of Thankfulness is indwelling the entire year-long.
This Thanksgiving season, rather than simply writing a list of things I'm thankful for (which I also did),
I tried something completely new and out-of-the-ordinary.
Beginning the very first week of November, and still in progress today,
every time I walk in a room, flip on the light switch,
sit on my bed to check my email, dig through my sock
drawer for a different pair, send a text on my phone,
I try to remember to thank God for everything involved in completing
each of those tasks. (not limited to these tasks, just
an example.) Does it take time? yes.
but it does help you become aware of God's blessings
in a different way.
That being said, I do have a 'list' of thankful things, which I will share.
But, I am attempting to apply thankfulness to my entire year,
not just this month of November at Thanksgiving festivities.
So, here we go...just to name a few:
- Family- near and far
- Friends- from acquaintances to dear friends
- Electricity and running water
- Comforts of home often taken for granted (furniture, insulation, heating, air conditioning, etc.)
- Job- doing what I love, and exactly where God wants me right now
- Nice car
- Great camera- to capture those 'kodak' moments. I love pictures!
- Ability to see colors- how boring would life be in darkness all the time?
- Ears-to enjoy laughter, chatter, and music
- Music- a connection to the soul
- My piano- no caption needed.
- iPod- to enjoy music and great books on long trips or at work
- Freedom to worship
- Hot tea- medication of choice
- Literacy and the ability to read- among my books I have formed the best of friends.
- Good health- (except for the horrid cold I now have)
- Candles and nice smelling things- they make the world a better place
- Chocolate- all forms. it makes the world go 'round. :)
- Rainy days- replenish the soul and satisfy my melancholy side
- Books- choose a good book, treat it well, and you have made a friend for life
- Mentors- people who care what I do with my life, and are willing to invest time to help make it better
- Love-
- God's grace and forgiveness- where would we be without them?
- Students- their laughter and antics keep me young, but I treasure my time with them
- Education- betterment of life, career, and expansion of knowledge
- Internet- irony, I know! - for those late-night-research-emergencies
- Computer- thank you, Jesus! Type-writers and I would not get along well, I'm quite sure
- Personalities- make the world an interesting place. if everyone were like Obama....
- Changes of weather- fall, winter, spring and summer- I love them all!
- Christmastime- the long-awaited season of the year
- Vacuum- yes.
- Disinfecting wipes- they make my day better
- Germ-x- no explanation needed.
So, there you have it! My thanksgiving list for this year. A few of the things, anyways. Cheers for a terrific holiday season!
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