Life's Blessings

Life's blessings are many, only if we want to notice them

Sometimes we just don't feel right... We wake up feeling all gloomy and unenergetic. That is alright, it happens to all of us. However, it is not a good sing when someone always wakes up like this. There are so many things that should bring joy to a person, or so I believe.

We must all sit with ourselves and think straight. Try it; it will bring you happiness and satisfaction if properly applied.

Think of the blessings that you have and others don't. For instance there are some things we tend to take for granted even though they are very valuable and of great importance. Here are some, think of it:

If you are a healthy person, think of the people that are not, rejoice and pray that they get better
If you have good eyesight, think of the blind who are deprived of even being able to walk alone or see the colors of life!
If you can walk, think of those who are trapped in a wheel chair or even in a bed!
If you can talk and hear, think of the deaf and thank the lord for being able to express yourself
If you have hands, think of the people born without ones or have lost theirs
If you have a sound mind, think of the insane who are living yet not living because they are unaware of anything around them (and do not say they are lucky because they are not!).
If you are someone who is sweet and caring, think of the ones that are complex and hateful, although I feel they needn't be that way for any reason.
If you are blessed with a kind, understanding, loving husband, thank God because not many are (and vise versa)
If you have been blessed with a healthy child, thank God for being blessed with one because some go through so much to have one of their own and sometimes can't
If you have little money, thank God because some have lots but are too distracted with it rather than more important things (like family) and want more and more and are still never satisfied.
If you have lots of money, are thankful and help those who don't, thank God you didn't become a slave to your wealth and are able to share it with the less fortunate.
If you have a friend who will tell you, you are wrong when you really are, be thankful because some friends play along and make you a worse person than you already are. If you have a friend who shares with you your sad moments and wipes your tears, be thankful. If you have a friend who will do just about anything to make you happy be thankful. If you have a friend that will always encourage you to be a better person, be thankful.
If you have parents who embedded religion, ethics, love, kindness, forgiveness, respect for yourself and others, be thankful because some parents are really lousy. Some parents are not caring enough, do not set a good example for their young ones, and turn their kids into spoilt brats who couldn't care less for anything or anyone around them!

There are so many blessings in this life! So many aspects to make you wake up and rejoice that you are still breathing. Every one has many blessings... If you know the story of Prophet Ayoub and think of it and try to apply at least 10% of it, life will be much more worthwhile. Practice makes perfect, remember that. We just need to start practicing...