Gratitude

Rather than preparing a toy list each day we are asked to look at what we have a record gratefulness or it. I am very lucky that Carmenza came into and decided to stay in my life.  We have food in the fridge and a roof over our heads. Carmenza often reminds me we are fortunate to have had parents who put us first.  We often talk about how fortunate we are.

Many of us are driven by things outside ourselves – the new home, car and holiday. I do remember several new homes and quickly wanting one a little bigger, closer to transport or with xxx. That holiday never lived up to the rosy expectations and the car quickly was the wrong choice. I wanted the next thing – that will make me happy.

I do remember my parents worked hard and were happy with what they had.

A friend of mine recently lost his wife who had been his life partner for more than 45 years. Whilst her death was not unexpected his email focused on how lucky he had been that she had come into his life and had made him change. It was not the email I expected.  It does show her impact on him.

The sibling of gratitude is random acts of kindness. This is real love in the air and mostly it is small things like letting people into a merging que.

Paul Raftery