Friends! Yes it has been quite some time since I have blogged. So many wonderful things have happened I wish I took a minute to blog about them, however; I have been extremely busy. I can say with a full heart that I am full of gratitude for what my life has brought me.
I was struggling on what to say for this blog because I didn't want to offend anyone or bring too much of my personal life out or even brag about myself. I felt it was right to tell you guys because life is hard and there are sometimes that we just need a break from it. So please, knowing that, I am here for all who read this- even those who I don't know all that well. I know that sometimes it feels like no one is there for you, I never want anyone to feel that way. I have been blessed with so many gifts from God, most of which I was ungrateful for until I used them to their full capacity. Being in the month of my most favorite holiday I began to reflect upon what what I was grateful for. In the past I know that most of the things I have been grateful for have been worldly things, which are fine and pleasurable, but there are some things that are more important.
Recently I have struggled with some parts of my life. I have been on an emotional rollercoster and very stressed and kept most of it to myself. I didn't like the way I was feeling, I was grumpy, I was sad, I was disorganized, I was exhausted. In most cases I would hide the way I was feeling and keep it bottled up inside... being a health major I knew that this was not healthy at all for me. I decided to do an assessment of my life and take some time to relax and put myself back together again. I didn't even realize how much I needed to do this until I finished. I didn't do much, I literally sat in my room, said a quick prayer to help me, laid on my floor mummified in my favorite blanket. I know that sounds ridiculous, but that's what helps me relax. I put on my favorite play list from Pandora and closed my eyes. I then realized that there are so many gifts that I have been granted from God that I had not been utilizing in my life. My eyes opened knowing what my problem was, at least part of it. I had been ungrateful for the things that were happening in my life. I would like to share with you the gifts that I am grateful for!
The gift of patience: There are times that I want things at the very moment that I think of them. With certain happenings in my life I was very the opposite of being patient. However; without this wonderful gift I would not have been able to complete tasks in my life. I have been able to take things as they come, even though they are piling up. I know that when I pray and ask for things, that the gift of patience has reminded me that those answers to questions I have will be answered as God sees fit. I know that blessings will occur if I am patient. As long as I am faithful, waiting for what will come, will come easy and at a time when I need it most.
The gift of compassion.
The gift of happiness.
The gift of laughter: I have learned that when things are hard it is just fine to laugh at them. If you know me well you know that there is usually a huge smile on my face trying to make myself laugh. I never realized that this was a gift. This is probably one of the best gifts I could have ever received. Once I can realize that if I mess up it is not the end, laughter is the best solution.
The gift of giving.
The gift of willingness.
The gift of forgiveness: It is important to forgive yourself for what you have done. It is equally important to forgive others as they have wronged you. I had a wonderful experience to help edify how I feel about others. Everyone messes up, so... do unto others as you would do unto yourself. Knowing this has made it easier for me to forgive not only myself, but others as well. We are all human, so no one is perfect.
The gift of sensitivity.
The gift of hope.
The gift of friendship: I have always been told that I am a great friend. I don't want to sound conceited, but I will always try my hardest to help anyone feel welcome and become their friend. I feel my life has been blessed to have met so many people, and to have so many friends.
These are only a few that hit me hard. I know that I was blessed with these gifts so that I could help others in their lives. I am eternally grateful for these gifts, they are a wonderful reminder that I am loved by God and he knows me better than I know myself. I want to challenge all of you to do something similar. Maybe not mummify yourselves in your blanket on your floor, but I would ponder about what has been granted to you. It will help you feel so much better about things that happen in life. It will help you realize why you are here on this earth. If you aren't that spiritual or religious, I still want to challenge you to find out what your gifts are. Everyone has different gifts. That is why this world is so special. Remember what Dr. Suess said, "Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive that is youer than you!" I love you guys! I hope you have a wonderful month of gratitude! Go Forth and Do!!!
I was struggling on what to say for this blog because I didn't want to offend anyone or bring too much of my personal life out or even brag about myself. I felt it was right to tell you guys because life is hard and there are sometimes that we just need a break from it. So please, knowing that, I am here for all who read this- even those who I don't know all that well. I know that sometimes it feels like no one is there for you, I never want anyone to feel that way. I have been blessed with so many gifts from God, most of which I was ungrateful for until I used them to their full capacity. Being in the month of my most favorite holiday I began to reflect upon what what I was grateful for. In the past I know that most of the things I have been grateful for have been worldly things, which are fine and pleasurable, but there are some things that are more important.
Recently I have struggled with some parts of my life. I have been on an emotional rollercoster and very stressed and kept most of it to myself. I didn't like the way I was feeling, I was grumpy, I was sad, I was disorganized, I was exhausted. In most cases I would hide the way I was feeling and keep it bottled up inside... being a health major I knew that this was not healthy at all for me. I decided to do an assessment of my life and take some time to relax and put myself back together again. I didn't even realize how much I needed to do this until I finished. I didn't do much, I literally sat in my room, said a quick prayer to help me, laid on my floor mummified in my favorite blanket. I know that sounds ridiculous, but that's what helps me relax. I put on my favorite play list from Pandora and closed my eyes. I then realized that there are so many gifts that I have been granted from God that I had not been utilizing in my life. My eyes opened knowing what my problem was, at least part of it. I had been ungrateful for the things that were happening in my life. I would like to share with you the gifts that I am grateful for!
The gift of patience: There are times that I want things at the very moment that I think of them. With certain happenings in my life I was very the opposite of being patient. However; without this wonderful gift I would not have been able to complete tasks in my life. I have been able to take things as they come, even though they are piling up. I know that when I pray and ask for things, that the gift of patience has reminded me that those answers to questions I have will be answered as God sees fit. I know that blessings will occur if I am patient. As long as I am faithful, waiting for what will come, will come easy and at a time when I need it most.
The gift of compassion.
The gift of happiness.
The gift of laughter: I have learned that when things are hard it is just fine to laugh at them. If you know me well you know that there is usually a huge smile on my face trying to make myself laugh. I never realized that this was a gift. This is probably one of the best gifts I could have ever received. Once I can realize that if I mess up it is not the end, laughter is the best solution.
The gift of giving.
The gift of willingness.
The gift of forgiveness: It is important to forgive yourself for what you have done. It is equally important to forgive others as they have wronged you. I had a wonderful experience to help edify how I feel about others. Everyone messes up, so... do unto others as you would do unto yourself. Knowing this has made it easier for me to forgive not only myself, but others as well. We are all human, so no one is perfect.
The gift of sensitivity.
The gift of hope.
The gift of friendship: I have always been told that I am a great friend. I don't want to sound conceited, but I will always try my hardest to help anyone feel welcome and become their friend. I feel my life has been blessed to have met so many people, and to have so many friends.
These are only a few that hit me hard. I know that I was blessed with these gifts so that I could help others in their lives. I am eternally grateful for these gifts, they are a wonderful reminder that I am loved by God and he knows me better than I know myself. I want to challenge all of you to do something similar. Maybe not mummify yourselves in your blanket on your floor, but I would ponder about what has been granted to you. It will help you feel so much better about things that happen in life. It will help you realize why you are here on this earth. If you aren't that spiritual or religious, I still want to challenge you to find out what your gifts are. Everyone has different gifts. That is why this world is so special. Remember what Dr. Suess said, "Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive that is youer than you!" I love you guys! I hope you have a wonderful month of gratitude! Go Forth and Do!!!
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