Why We Should Be Grateful…

Thanksgiving is a miracle.  It transforms our normal day into blessings that abound.  When we practice being grateful we will have more hope, forgive more quickly and not hold as many grudges.  People who are uncommonly grateful keep a record of their blessings, counting up how many they have that make their life look and feel so wonderful. 
My mother has always taught me to be thankful for each day I have on earth.  This example has helped me be happier, more industrious, and energetic.  Her example of identifying good in other people has also kept her healthier, I believe.  
I’d like to challenge you for the next three days to ponder and meditate at the end of each day and write down good things that have happened in your life. Keep these good things in a journal. Be specific — try not to be too general.  Then on Thanksgiving Day find a quiet moment and read what you have recorded.  You will find that just a few of your written sentences will remind you of hundreds of thoughts you had when you wrote the words.  You will have a brighter outlook and the glass will always be half full instead of half empty.  Having such an outlook can change things for you going forward in every area of your life.