2015 has been a challenge for me both personally and professionally. I often tell people, never wish your time away, life is short enough as it is. Now, while it’s good solid advice, I find myself in one of those situations where do as I say not as I do, because I’ve totally been wishing this year away. Hoping like hell 2016 is going to be better.
With Thanksgiving right around the corner I took a moment to set aside my sour attitude toward 2015 and thought about what I do have and to be quite honest, I have a lot to be thankful for. I have amazing friends and family, a dream job, my health, a home (on the plus side the bills are paid) and food in the fridge. When I compare myself to many other, I’m in a really good spot in my life. Sure I have had challenges but I’ve overcome them and I’m still standing.
I’m now going to take my own advice and stop wishing time away. I’m not going to wait till the New Year to change my attitude. I’m going to cherish each day I have and appreciate what I have starting right now.
On Thanksgiving I’ll be giving thanks for all of the above as well as for 2015. The year has proven to me that I can handle a lot more than I thought.
My question to you is…..
Jo Peterson
SJD Peterson, better known as Jo, hails from Michigan. Not the best place to live for someone who hates the cold and snow. When not reading or writing, Jo can be found close to the heater checking out NHL stats and watching the Red Wings kick a little butt. Can’t cook, misses the clothes hamper nine out of ten tries, but is handy with power tools.
Great post, Jo. There are times when I have to stop and remind myself that I have so much to be thankful for…my family, my home, my pets, my health. Even when things aren’t always going so great, I know how fortunate I am and realize it could be worse. Just look at what happened in Paris yesterday. You never know when life can take a terrible turn. Thoughts and prayers are with all the victims and their families and friends.