[This reflection was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 23/Feb/2020]
When I reflect back to how I started to contribute to the ‘Yours’ back page, it was because I wanted to share the following (apologies if you’ve seen this before, however I believe it’s a good one to air again).
I am thankful …
- For the teenager who is not doing the dishes, but is watching TV, because it means he is not on the streets.
- For the taxes I pay, because it means that I am employed.
- For the mess to clean up after a get together, because it means I have been surrounded by friends.
- For the lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and the gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home.
- For the parking spot I find at the far end of Tesco’s car park, because it means I am capable of walking and that I am blessed with transportation.
- For the huge heating bills, because it means that I am warm.
- For the sister who sings out of key behind me in the church service, because it means I can hear.
- For the pile of laundry and ironing, because it means I have clothes to wear.
- For the weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day, because it means I am capable of working hard.
- For my family, for although we do not always agree, they are there for me when I need them.
- For the alarm that goes off in the early hours, because it means I am alive.
(Author unknown)
I was recently introduced to Charlie Mackesy and his book: “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” (I think it’s a lovely book with thought provoking comments and flowing illustrations). There is a wonderful section that goes: “Is your glass half empty or half full?” asked the mole. “I think I’m grateful to have a glass,” said the boy.”
I am happy to have a glass! What a wonderful response. How we respond to a situation and how we assess our predicaments can and does indeed impact our mood and outlook.
So, as you reflect on this, wherever you are reading it and in whatever emotional placed you find yourself, I encourage to you to find something, even just one thing, you are thankful for. Be thankful for the glass, because someone else may fill it for you.
Thank you for bearing with me and reading this. 😀
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