A good friend once told me that when I found myself lost in a whirlwind of chaos, or sadness to stop and literally count my blessings. Very cliché, I know. Of course I found myself thinking the obvious…how am I going to do that? Once I forced myself through it, I discovered a relief. A relief that I doubted would ever come. Yet here I am telling you. I have to say, that even within the turmoil and sadness of what seems to be a prevalent morsel of life, there is so very much to be thankful for. I’m not writing off any legitimate worries or struggles. I understand that problems are very real. However, it does help to refocus your energy on to something more positive.
When you find yourself sitting alone in the dark and you can’t seem to find the door, crawl to the window. Once open, you will experience the burst of fresh air that you so desperately longed for. It was always there, yet you could not see, nor feel it. That surge leaving only the unwavering truth behind. The truth of all that is valuable in your life, making all else seem temporary and insignificant. Only then can you genuinely appreciate your circumstances. What will you glean from your situation? Only through prayer, patience and clear thinking will you discover the answer.
Here is to focusing on the blessings. Hopefully, they will far outweigh the trials…
Thank you for sharing your thoughts… After reading your post, I’m most thankful that you’ve discovered a relief through prayer, patience and clear thinking. Your thinking is contagious, I think I’ll go focus on the blessings and practice an attitude of gratitude now. 🙂 Thanks again!
Beautifully said. May the blessings always outweigh the trials.
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