Today I am thankful for strength. The "strength" to which I am referring is strength of character rather than actual physical strength, though physical strength is important and necessary. The dictionary defines the version of strength to which I am referring as "mental power, force, or vigor; moral power, firmness, or courage." As I sat …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #124
Today I am thankful for tasks and situations that are straightforward. Now, I enjoy figuring out challenging situations and circumstances just as much as the next person (okay, maybe a little more than the next person), but that does not mean that I want every assignment, project, situation, or circumstance to require my brain to …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #123
Today I am thankful for apple juice. Apple juice is one of those things that is simple, easy to come by, and carries with it quite a bit of nostalgia for me, as it brings back memories of my childhood. And it is interesting how at some times when I am extremely thirsty apple juice …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #122
Today I am thankful for integrity. The dictionary defines "integrity" as "adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty." Unfortunately, the exhibition of integrity, among many other things, is lacking in today's society. Many people say that what matters is that they try to be good people. However, one of the problems …
