Another month in 2022 is in my rearview mirror on my road to express thankfulness. This adventure sometimes becomes a challenging task, but I’m discovering so many things to be thankful for each day. Focusing on the positive despite all the tragedies in the world makes me happy. It motivates me to work toward positive change. Being grateful drives away fear. I can see so many potholes in the road, but I start my day searching for the blessings in my life. These events or things might seem small and insignificant, but they add up to a giant pile of happiness at the end of the road. I am inviting you to come along for the ride. Why don’t we all travel the road of gratefulness in June? This post covers day 248 of my 365 days of thankfulness.
Day 248 of my 365 Days of Thankfulness
On day 248 of my 365 days of thankfulness, I am grateful I stepped on the scales this morning and discovered I’d lost sixty pounds this year. The absence of the extra poundage feels good. My health gets better every day. There are times when I don’t want to go to the gym and would rather eat every candy bar in the checkout line. (They keep candy in that spot to sabotage diets and turn children into beggars.) I have learned to say no and do what I must to keep myself in better health. I wish I had started years ago, but I have discovered it is never too late. I am grateful I discovered some of the secrets to good health before it became too late.
This old lady is happy about being in better health.
I have learned thanksgiving is a matter of choice. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. Even in dark places, it is good to seek the light. My blessings may not be the same as yours because I’m old. I bet if you dig deep, you can come up with something to be thankful for today. Don’t neglect to see the good things before your face because you hear the world is falling apart. Let me tell you a secret. The world always falls apart when you focus on the doom and gloom. You won’t always find thankfulness an easy road, but it’s an adventure we can all take together. What are you thankful for today? Leave a comment, and bless my heart. I am not being sarcastic when I say that. I could use the encouragement as much as the next person.
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holy shamoley! 60? That’s amazing! You should be so proud of yourself!
I need to lose at least 25.
Thank you.
Congratulations. You are right! It is never too late to start. I have been on a slow path to loosing that amount by the end of this year. So far so good. Even the few pounds I’ve lost thus far makes a huge difference in my movements and sense of well being. 👍👍
Thank you.
good for you! congrats and there is always a chance for a new beginning