When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy to love. – Marcus Aurelius
It’s the end of the Thirty Day Positivity Challenge, and while there were not a lot of participants, I can honestly say it’s a success. Why? Because I set a goal, and I met it. I didn’t let it consume me. I hit some challenges, and speed bumps along the way, and I just rolled with it. And I can honestly say that by focusing on the positives, my outlook has improved. And now, onto today’s Daily Positive Thought
This quote made me laugh, and it would make anybody that really knows me laugh because when I arise in the morning, the last thing I am thinking about is what a precious privilege it is. My thoughts tend to go in the direction of “Oh God, just five more minutes!” It’s then followed by lots of grumping and whining because I usually stay up too late reading the night before. I may go to bed early, but I never go to sleep. But usually around the first cup of tea in the morning, I’m taking stock of my day and yes, expressing gratitude that I’m alive. I may complain about getting up for work in the morning, but I’m blessed to have a job that I love. I have wonderful friends, amazing kids, and a pretty great life, and I’m grateful as can be for all of it.
I’m going to work on waking up and taking a minute to be grateful for all that I have. It’s my new goal. Will I be successful? I hope so. And If I’m not, I’ll keep trying. This life I have, this amazing wonderful life is indeed a privilege, and I am indeed grateful that I get to live it.
