Gratitude

I drove past a marquee yesterday that said, "Gratitude is what makes what you have enough".

I should really practice more gratitude - and not just because it's Thanksgiving, but all year long, for the rest of my days.

I'm not famous but most people aren't.  All things considered I've had a pretty good life:

• I've never had to go to bed hungry 
• I've always had a bed to sleep in under a roof and a warm blanket
• I didn't have to fight for my education
• I've had some jobs I've really enjoyed
• I've been blessed with three kids that are all amazing in amazingly unique ways
• I've enjoyed the comforts of television, technology and transportation
• I've traveled and made friends around the world
• I'm free to worship as I choose

And these are just the basics.  I could make an endless list.  

I can see the wisdom in the eight words on the marquee.

If I focus my time and thoughts on being thankful for what I've already lived, I might not freak out so much about what I'll miss if my life ends on July 12, 2017.