Something I take for granted is having hot water to shower, having a bed to sleep in and just having a home. There are people out there who struggles and does not have any of this and I sometimes forget about this. Sometimes I take too long in the shower, using the hot water. Sometimes I sleep too much and I get lazy and end up staying home. I don't realize how much people are homeless and don't even have a home to go and I shouldn't take for granted for these things. Another thing I take for granted is being able to have a meal three times a day. I am very careful with my body and I make sure I do not eat too much because I have a slow metabolism, I really do eat maybe once or twice a day and I do not realize how many people are out there who struggle to get at least one meal, there are so many people in the world who starve to death and I should be so grateful that I have everything I have right now, I have a home, food, family and love.
I am grateful for the people I have in my life and how much my family loves me. My family is very supportive and they love me for who I am, they give me advice and affection whenever they need me and not many people have that. For example, I knew a boy named Paul that I used to work with and he was same age as me, 18 years old. He got kicked out of his own house from his mother because he was gay and I did not believe that was right. I believe that parents should never abandoned their kids EVER, no matter what the situation may be. My parents and my family always support me and never judge me for any of my mistakes. They are always on my side and they never turn their back on me, of course they tell me when I am wrong and that Is what real family is and I am very grateful to have that.
Some good things that I can absorb more is helping the homeless. Every time I see a homeless person ask for change I always give change, no matter if it is not a lot. I don't always do it because I am obviously not rich. I wish I could try harder and at least buy a homeless guy a meal once in a while or maybe give a homeless guy 20 bucks. I just wish could do something more than just give a few coins or a dollar away, this could actually be anyone.. and if it were me I would want someone to help me out as well. There is this guy in downtown who has a missing leg and every time I pass him I just feel so sad and disappointed. I just wish I could really do something big for them.
Gratefulness
I am so grateful
I can never be hateful
to keep a open mind
never bite the hand
that feeds you no matter what ,
but what can be done?
is the real question
with no kind of hesitation
have nothing else left
I have a family
while others don't have anyone
I have people there
always there for me
support me with the choices
that I choose to make
I have an option
whether I want to eat or not
while others do not
I do not struggle
in breathing or life
my health is good
I am so grateful
for everything that I have
I always will be
Kim,
ReplyDeleteGreat post. It's full of insight into what your sources of gratitude are. Seems like a hot shower, a supportive family, and a guaranteed opportunity to eat each day are big things - things we often don't think about - and yet they are so important for our survival and our ability to thrive.
Excellent writing. As for the homeless situation, it's true, you won't always be able to give out your money. But maybe there's a soup kitchen you could volunteer at or another way for you to help by simply donating your time.
You could make care packages to distribute to the homeless, with food, shoes, socks, etc.
It seems like this is a special issue for you. But I think that the most important thing is to use this - so that you always see how great/safe your life is at the current moment. Use that. Let it motivate and inspire.
GR: 100