Today I am thankful for compassion. The dictionary defines “compassion” as “sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.” Though I think that there is more to the definition of compassion than what the dictionary provides, I do think that the dictionary’s definition is at least a good starting point. There are …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #61
Today I am thankful for the ability to recall memories. Whether it’s the recollection of positive memories or negative memories, the ability to recall memories is a blessing. Sometimes the memories that you recall can remind you of why you left certain things in your past. Or they can remind you of the reason why …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #31
Today I am thankful for love. Without love nothing worthwhile would be possible. We all define love in different ways, and my goal here is to give you a little bit of insight into what my view of love is. You probably already have an idea of what my take on love is based on …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #24
Today I am thankful for friends. When I was younger, like most people, I used to call just about anyone with whom I spent time, enjoyed their company, and shared common interests "friends". My circle of loved ones was substantially large, and as you can imagine being emotionally connected to so many people at times …