In the spirit of Thanksgiving having just passed, I thought I'd make a list of things I am thankful for. Because despite the fact we can all get wrapped up in a current pain or grievance of our life, and knowing how easy it is to lose hope, there is undoubtingly always something to be thankful for. Some may say it's a cliche to say, but there really is always hope. And that's a powerful thing. It's all about your mindset and perspective. To keep hope in your heart is to hold on. And that takes courage no matter who you are or what your life is like. Everyone has their struggles, and to remind yourself of the many reasons to be happy is to enjoy and appreciate life before it had passed you by.
53 little things I am thankful for...
1.) second chances (and third and fourth and fifth and so on)
2.) the smell of candles
3.) the smell of coffee
4.) long hugs
5.) relaxing nights of self-care
6.) dawn's beautiful sunrise
7.) genine compliments
8.) the power of music
9.) the smell/sound of rain and all the beauty that comes with it
10.) cuddling with a dog/puppies
11.) spontaneous adventures
12.) the sound of a ukulele
13.) pizza
14.) the sound of "i love you"
15.) fictional books
16.) fictional characters
17.) peace and quiet
18.) bubble baths
19.) inspiring scripture verses
20.) fuzzy socks
21.) old vinyl
22.) safety
23.) fun nights with friends
24.) that after shower clean feeling
25.) cute jackets
26.) junk food runs
27.) cute cafes
28.) collections of anything
29.) nights i've felt alive
30.) change
31.) building forts with friends
32.) the art of photography
33.) the sound of birds chirping in the morning
34.) good food
35.) resolved arguments
36.) travel
37.) the amount of open doors the world offers
38.) funny people
39.) the feeling of paper on my fingers
40.) good quality pens
41.) city lights
42.) free time
43.) people who handle stress well
44.) English literature
45.) the men's hoodie section
46.) poetry
47.) art galleries
48.) my bed
49.) people i can relate to
50.) sleeping in late
51.) interlocked hand holds
52.) meaningful tattoos
53.) clear starry nights
There you have it, 53 things I am thankful for. The list is endless, but here's the tip of the iceberg. I highly suggest to you to think of all the blessings in your life and write them down to look back on when you're having a rough day. Because trust me it makes the hard times seem so much smaller compared to the abundant beauty of life.
