Gratitude

What is gratitude? Webster defines it as the state of being grateful. Webster defines grateful as being appreciative of benefits received. I was told the other day that this specific person wasn’t grateful for anything. He wanted a new house, his was too small. He wanted a new car, his ran when it wanted to. He didn’t like the food that was placed in front of him, and it went on and on. Then it hit me, people now days don’t know how lucky they have it. You have a house that meets your needs. It might be small, but it keeps you warm, dry, and sheltered from the outside. You have a car that gets you where you need to go. It may need to be painted, it may need new upholstery, a new part in the engine, may run rough, who knows. That car may not be beautiful, but it meets your needs. Food, just be grateful that you have food. I know it’s cliche, but it’s true. There are many people in this world who do not have food. Children who are starving, and dying each day because they have no parents, or their parents can’t provide for them. There are mothers who die because they give what little bit of food they can scrounge up to their children because they have that love for them. Be grateful that you have that food, even if you don’t like it.

My thoughts, you may not have the most fancy things in the world, but you have a family who loves you and your needs are met. Be thankful for that.