Another month in 2022 is in my rearview mirror on my road to express thankfulness. This adventure sometimes becomes challenging, but I’m discovering many things to be thankful for daily. 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 348 of my 365 days of thankfulness.
Day 348 of my 365 Days of Thankfulness
On day 348 of my 365 days of thankfulness, I am grateful I finally got up the nerve to start cleaning my closet. I need to donate most of the clothing I wore before I retired. I won’t go into an office anymore. Jeans and a sweatshirt are perfect for the gym. I knew I needed to go through my stuff and give away a large part. The problem is motivation, but I could use the space. I also don’t want to wait for my kids to tackle the task when I’m gone. It’s funny. The older you get, the more you realize how much stuff you don’t need. I am not close to being done, but I am happy I started the job.
This old lady is happy to clean out her closets.
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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Nice! Dumping clothes will be the first thing I do when I retire 🤩
I’ve waited over a year because i wasn’t sure if I’d need to look for another job. We seem to be doing okey. It was time to dumb a bunh of stuff.
Absolutely true about getting older. If anyone ever told me in my twenties and thirties I’d be fitting everything I own into a minivan, I would have had trouble imagining it.