COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS...

Greetings again from Joyful Energy,

Dear Readers,

Let me first say, that my goal  for now is to create a weekly post, and so all week long, I have wondered what would the next post be; Being Grateful, kept popping up in my head.

A little bit about me; I am always so grateful even for the smallest things in my life.

I woke up this morning, believing it would be a beautiful day, and since I have been wanting to go to the zoo for a long time now, I knew that would be my plan. I packed my peanuts, Fiji water, and a rain coat (just in case) and I was off to see the zoo babies. I was so excited!

When I arrived at the zoo's parking lot, it appeared that there was no place to park, but in the next instant, a car left, leaving a spot opened for me. I thought…thank you…I am so blessed!

On my way into the zoo. I made conversation with a pleasant family of seven, Dad, pregnant mom, and five children. Dad stated, “We come to the zoo quite often….the children love it.”  He buys a membership, and they can go every day if they want to. I asked, “Do you know where. I could get my ticket?” They were so kind and guided me in the right direction. I told them, “thank you very much!”

I was headed off to by my ticket, when pregnant mom called out to me. She said, “We are able to have one guest; my oldest daughter usually brings a friend, but she did not come this time.” “We would like you to be out guest.”

Let me tell you…talk about being grateful, I was! I told them how much that I appreciated it. The children witnessed the kindness of their parents and they treated me like one of the family. It was an amazing experience. I am very blessed! I think their good deed made them feel as good as I felt.

The day just got better, the rain held off, and I was able to see the zoo babies. I waited in line to see the baby Giraffe. She was seven weeks old with a cast on her right rear leg. They found her on Thursday morning, not sure how the injury occurred. Daddy Giraffe, came right up so I could take his picture…again another blessing. It had been a wonderful site seeing day at the zoo...one I won't long forget, and I give THANKS!

When I was leaving, it began to rain; I was grateful that I had my rain coat with me.

This day was my confirmation that my post would be about, “BEING GRATEFUL”

I ask that you do the following things, and see how your life changes.

Start a GRATEFUL JOURNAL:

At the end of every day, focus on all reasons to give THANKS; there are so many things…a smile from a stranger… laughter of a child… the sunshine, the breath you take... I could go on and on. When you do this, there is no room to be ungrateful...

Each time a parking spot opens for you…pay attention, and say thank you!

Even in what YOU feel is your darkest moment, there is always something to be thankful for….”Every cloud has a silver lining”; "When one door closes, there will always be another open door." Give THANKS!

BEING GRATEFUL, will not only keep you Healthy, but make you Happy, as well...

In closing, I would like to thank you …for reading my blog.

….May you be aware of your many blessing….

In Love and Light,
Joyful Energy