VIP Mag

Being Thankful

As you go through life it is often very easy to take for granted everything you may have because you are so focused on the things you don’t have. This month I want to encourage you to complain less and be thankful more. 

I know it may seem weird to be thankful that you are in a two parent home especially if your parents are constantly on your nerves, but at least you have two parents that care. Or, if you are in a single parent home don’t focus on the parent that is no longer there think about how thankful you can be that you have a parent that is willing to work so hard to provide you with everything you need. Being a single parent is never easy and you saying thank you for everything may be the one thing they need to help brighten their day. And even if you are in a foster home or staying with anyone other than your parents be thankful that there was someone who loved you so much they wanted to care for you, and that you are strong enough to be in the situation you are in. Maybe you don’t have all of the newest clothes to wear but you have clothes that are clean. And maybe you don’t have as many friends as you would like or as large of a support group as others, but if you have at least one person who is loyal to you that is something to be thankful for.

So, this month see what all you can do to be more thankful. See how you can take more time to enjoy everything in your life instead of focusing on some of the things you lack. One great way to do this is to say this phrase. “I don’t lack anything. I don’t want anything. I don’t need anything.”  I know this may seem crazy to say when there are things you want and need, but just do it. This is a confession of where you will be one day and it will keep you from moping around because you don’t have some things now. Because when you think about it walking around stressed out and distraught has never solved any of your problems anyway so just BE THANKFUL!