Today I am thankful for failure. If anyone had asked me even five years ago whether I associated any positive aspects with the idea of failure, I probably would not have answered that question in the affirmative beyond stating that failure would either compel someone to work harder or give up. But now I would …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #47
Today I am thankful for good health. As adolescents or teenagers, most of us probably did not give much thought to our health unless we experienced significant health problems or issues. We knew that we typically felt well, despite experiencing the occasional cold or flu, and were in a position to enjoy life without any …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #46
Today I am thankful for hope. The dictionary defines "hope" as "the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best." This is an ideal that I find myself holding on to quite a bit, especially during this time of my life. There seem to be so …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #38
Today I am thankful for fearless leaders – both past and present. I sit here today thinking about the life that I have, the options and opportunities that I now possess, the future that I now have to look forward to and I am keenly aware of the sacrifices that fearless leaders have made and …
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