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 297 of my 365 days of thankfulness.
Day 297 of my 365 Days of Thankfulness
On day 297 of my 365 days of thankfulness, I am grateful I have a warm place to sleep. The nights are turning cold again. It’s that time of the year. I snuggled under the covers last night, happy that I didn’t have to sleep outside. There are people in my community who can’t make that claim. I know about a homeless camp where people live down by the creek. I hope they find a way to stay warm. With the soaring prices, I think having a warm place to sleep might become a luxury many can’t afford. I know apartments in our area rent for a thousand dollars a month because of the new electric battery plant they are building on the north side of town. I am grateful Rooster and I bought this old house years ago. It isn’t much, but we have the privilege of sleeping warm.
This old lady is happy so has a warm place to sleep
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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around here rent is closer to $2000 a month. The further away you get from DC/the city, the cheaper it gets, from my experience.
That is crazy.
It’s DC, what can I say? Years ago someone suggested I get a job as a nanny for the “elite”. I could get paid up to $400 an hour!!! They are willing to pay that – or were.
Wow! We lived near LA for awhile. The cost of rent was one reason we decided to relocate.