Gratefulness, what an elusive state of being! I am trying desperately to learn to live in a constant state of gratefulness. Those of you who know me, know that this is a hard one for me as I am always trying to get more, gain more ground, achieve more, be more, have more, more, more, more! In my constant need to more and better life (not just stuff but experiences, happiness, love, adventure etc.) I loose sight of all that I have.
My life, our lives as Americans, are so full of great things and opportunities! Even the "poorest" American is "richer" than 97% of the worlds population.
I really should have nothing to complain about. Yet, everyday I find something that doesn't go just right or experience something that rubs me the wrong way and I forget that I really have it made.
It's quite amazing how easily we loose sight of how great our lives are.
Anyway, I am trying to learn to live in gratefulness. When people think about Josh Lanier, I want them to think "wow, now there is a man that is grateful".
That is not to say that I am not going to continue to strive for the things listed above. But what it does mean is that I am not going to wait until I have them to be grateful. Because the reality is that even if I never achieve what I would label "success" in this life, I am truly blessed on a fundamental spiritual level and want for nothing...
Join me and be grateful towards God for what you are and for what you have been given.
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