The attitude of gratitude

Howdy friends. As we head into a new week, I wanted to write this. It’s currently 8:42 a.m., and this post may not go out at its scheduled time. Maybe I’ll send it separately instead. Anyways--​

The past couple of days, I’ve been going through some life changes.

Had you asked me some days ago how was everything. I would have said:  “fine.” 
But inside I would have been feeling like everything around me was falling a part. I was in a ball on the floor, crying. 
‘My husband said many years ago that I do not take change well. Maybe he is right? 
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But when I was pregnant with my last child, I noticed something. Everything I complained about, not wanting to be induced (never had that done). They scheduled me at 40 weeks to get this done. I complained through the whole pregnancy that I didn’t want to deal with contractions. Ohhhhh did I whine !!!!!
They say when you are induced the contractions are stronger? 
I complained so much about regular contractions that now I was faced with this task of having to manage even stronger contractions.

I should have been thankful for what I had. So let’s bring it into the present…..
​I was crying again….complaining about something that was hurting my feelings. I was giving it all my energy. All my thoughts. All my speech.

​Then something bigger than that happened to me. I was once again faced with something that would hurt me more and make me grateful for what I had prior.

I know times are hard. Remember to look to those below you that are in harder situations. It will help you shape your mind to being more grateful.