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 272 of my 365 days of thankfulness.
Day 272 of my 365 Days of Thankfulness
On day 272 of my 365 days of thankfulness, I am grateful to see the first fall colors appearing in the trees. I love the early fall when the world seems to explode with brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red. Traces of purple sometimes gets thrown into the mix to make things interesting. This explosion of color before the temperatures turn unbearable make early fall my favorite time of the year. Things tend to go downhill after Halloween. The temperatures drop to an uncomfortable level, and snowflakes start to fly. The trees stand round, looking naked without the thick covering of leaves. I am not a big fan of winter. I am grateful for the dramatic explosion of color in the fall.
This old lady to live in a colorful world.
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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