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| Lil' Luna |
Go on. Count them. One by one.
Right now.
Say them out loud or to yourself. It doesn't matter if you shout them from the rooftop, whisper them in your head or write them on a paper.
The important thing is to just do it.
While I've been able to avoid major heart ache recently, I have a few friends and family who have not been as lucky. Life has taken them by surprise in the most painful way.
We can't fix our loved ones struggles. We can't take them away. But, we must fight to remember that we are lucky and blessed. The one thing we can do for them is not take for granted the very idea that we have the opportunity to live life fully.
So, after you count your blessings and note how many you have . . . take a moment to send warm thoughts or lift up a few prayers for those who are having to deal with unthinkable struggles, pain and heartache.
Let's all come together in this thing we call life. Let's be more understanding that we might not completely understand what others are going through. Let's be patient and caring and reach out.
It's hump day- a chance for so many to head closer to the end of the work week and closer to the approaching holiday. Let's be grateful for jobs, family, food, friends and time.
For the rest of this week and into our weekends, let's make the very most of our time to live. Gratitude can become a habit if we make it. We must shift our lens on life and find the silver linings when possible.
If your kids are driving you mad- be grateful your kids are able to run, jump, holler & play.
If you're stuck at red light after red light- be thankful for time to look around at the beauty lurking at every corner.
If work isn't everything you wish it could be- be thoughtful of those who aren't able to work or can't find employment.
If your house is a disaster- count your blessings . . . you have a house and people to fill it and mess it all up.
Change your thinking. We can't fix life for those struggling right now, but we can certainly remember not to take our own lives for granted.
Warm thoughts, many prayers and hopeful wishes go out to those special people in my life dealing with the greatest challenges I could imagine. I believe in you all and am a better person for knowing you!
Look- ordinary can be amazing #ifweletit
Loved ones may be struggling #liftthemupoften #care
Enjoy the journey you have been blessed with, love the people in your life, smile :) and remember, 'It's Okay'.
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