Today I am thankful for mentors, advisors and counselors. Today I was reminded of the fact that no matter what I am going through, there is always someone in my life who is there to offer support, guidance, encouragement and motivation. As a person who is generally pretty self-sufficient and independent, I sometimes find that …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #4
Today I am thankful for people who do not play games with other people's emotions. Life is too short to waste valuable time, energy and effort in toying around with the emotions of others. I understand that sometimes people desire attention, and that sometimes people desire to be in control. I know that when a …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #3 – Happy Father’s Day!
Today I am thankful for my father, grandfathers and all of the other father figures in my life, including my uncles, pastors, and close family friends. All of the father figures in my life have taught me something through their words, actions and deeds, from how to cook to how men are supposed to treat …
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Today’s Gem of Gratitude #2
Today I am thankful for the ability to forgive. In life, we are told by people of various walks of life - often those who care for us the most - that it is important to forgive others, and that that forgiveness is not for the other person's benefit, but rather for our own. I …
