Life can be hard. It can seem downright mean at times. But, you can’t let life get you down. Because no matter how hard life gets, you are still blessed.
Being happy doesn’t mean you have it all. It simply means you’re thankful for all you have.
None of us have it all. Not a single person. You may look at someone who has the biggest, fanciest home, the fastest, most expensive sports car, travel to the most exotic places and seem to you to have it all. But, if they are not thankful for all they have and they are constantly looking for and wanting more, they are not truly happy.
I’ve never had anything given to me. I’ve had to work for everything I have. Every little thing. And I am thankful for it all. I am thankful for everyone and everything I have in my life.
We all go through hard times. We all have times when we want more out of life. We should always strive to achieve what we want out of life. We all should have dreams and work hard to make them happen.
But don’t forget to be thankful for what you have. Right now. Because, more likely than not, you have a lot to be thankful for.
Happiness depends on many factors in life. Our health, our family, finances, and other factors play large roles in our happiness.
I received an email from one of our older followers. She told me about all her physical ailments and that she lived alone and that sometimes she was very lonely. But at the end of the email, she said “Charity, I’ve told you about all my problems because that is the last time I am ever going to write them down or talk about them. Because, even though I have a lot that is wrong, I also have a lot that is good. I am thankful for everything I have. I am happy. And that is what I am going to starting writing down and what I am going to start talking about.”
I pray that I am always able to see all “the good” and I am thankful for it all.
Blessings of love and gratitude from Sterrett, Alabama!
Charity M. Richey-Bentley
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