Today I am thankful for the ability to laugh. My mother has always said, “If I ever stop laughing and smiling then you should be concerned.” And I do not think that I truly realized what she meant by that until I became an adult and experienced some significantly challenging moments and needed to figure …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #49
Today I am thankful for nail polish. I know, it might seem a little random, but the idea that I am trying to convey here is that in a world that requires one to consistently conform to certain ideals, expectations, appearances, etc, it is important to find ways to express one’s individuality. And one of …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #40
Today I am thankful for get-togethers with family and friends. With such busy schedules that require us to make time for work, household responsibilities, community involvement, and much more, it can seem as though very little time remains for spending time with family and friends nowadays. However, purposely setting aside time to spend with those …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #37
Today I am thankful to be human. Granted, if I were something other than human, a dog for instance, I would likely have no idea what it entails to be a human, and thus would probably not feel as though I were missing out on anything. But, thankfully, I am a human being and I …
