Thanksgiving is one thing I would be perfectly happy to adopt from the US. I'm not talking about the big meal, the football, the holiday stress, I'm talking about having a day where you actually give thanks for the good things in life. It is something we don't often take the time to consider. I'm thankful for so much, I truly feel blessed in the life I lead, but here is the list of things that are really making me thankful today:
I'm thankful for the love in my life. From my amazing family, my fabulous friends and my absolutely gorgeous boyfriend.
I'm thankful for my health. It is easy to take for granted but good health is of unquantifiable worth.
I'm thankful for my education. Education is everything in my book. With education the world is your oyster, without it, the paths are closed. I'm so grateful to my parents for ensuring I got it and the wonderful teachers who gave it to me.
I'm thankful for my upbringing. For growing up in a house where I knew without a shadow of a doubt that I was loved and safe. Where I was taught everything from manners to critical thinking. Where I was (and am) loved and supported in all my efforts. Where I was taught to respect money but not revere it. And where laughter was a part of every day.
I'm thankful for being born in Australia. I live in a country where I am free to express my views and elect my leaders. I am not denied opportunities because of sex, marital status, age, religion or ethnicity. I go about my everyday activities without fear for my safety. I have enough to eat, a warm comfortable home, a well paid job. I know that not everyone in Australia has access to all these things, but vastly more people here do than in other parts of the world.
And last but not least: Today I'm thankful that it is almost Christmas and the German gingerbread is in store!
What are you thankful for today?
Lovely list :) I do like the 'thanks' concept of Thanksgiving and many items on your list are, as you note under health, really more important than anything. I'm pretty grateful for that too, and for the same amongst people I care about.
ReplyDeleteKari - it really is so nice to give thanks isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThis reads straight out of my heart, I think :) Like you, I'm so grateful for my family for being not only unequivocally supportive, but for challenging me when I do harm to myself and for being people whom I generally like for who they are :) And yes education and health! Hurrah!
ReplyDeleteHannah - hurrah indeed for education, health and the love of family!
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