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 #62
Today I am thankful for poetry. For most of my life I have been a lover and a writer of poetry. Now, I do not write poetry nearly as much as I used to for various reasons, mainly the fact that I really do not have a whole lot of free time nowadays. However, there …
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 #60
Today I am thankful for endurance. Endurance, in many ways, is one of the key elements that separate those who accomplish the things that they need and want to accomplish in life from those who do not. Yes, a person often needs common sense, intelligence, determination, opportunities, resources, and the ability to be focused in …
love by the drop 