Sunday, November 1, 2015

The Attitude of Gratitude

At the beginning of the day I dread what has to come, all of the daily responsibilities that has to be taken care of. I never think to myself how truly lucky I am. There are still problems being flung into my face but who doesn't have their fair share. Sometimes it seems like you fix one thing just to deal with another. It may seem weird but I'm kinda thankful for that, having the ability to mostly solve the problems presented before me. I definitely don't realize how lucky I am to have clean water or electricity everyday. To not have to go through freezing winters or harsh deserts but live comfortably in my suburban house.

I am definitely grateful for all my loved ones around me. Having someone close to lean on is something I often find myself thanking for, I don't know where I would be without any one of them. I'm also very happy that I can have access to music whenever I want. I love being able to put music on in the background while I'm doing something or just be able to sit down and listen to my favorite album. With technology getting crazier by the day i can just go onto my phone, my computer or even just break out my old CD player. Music has helped me get the some of the worst times in my life, being able to connect with a song and know that someone else has possibly gone through the same hardships is comforting.

I need to take in more of the day to day good. The sun shines on my face but does not scorch my back. I wake up and get to live another day and can freely move around. I can go to the store to buy food and not have to go into the wild and hunt it. I don't realize everyday how easy I have it because it's the only way I have ever known how to live. I would like to let my friends know more how grateful I am that they are in my lives. Of course they know I love them but it doesn't hurt to remind them every once in a while.


Grateful Haikus x5

Around me is air
I breathe in the oxygen
Another day here

Wake up, look outside
A sun gracing the blue sky
Glad to see sunrise

Companions they are
Through thick and thin, in a pinch
Friends help me get by

Inspiration hits
Motivation keeps me lit
My mind is in bliss

The music playing
lovers lay with each other
singing about love
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  1. Prof. JeglinskiNovember 5, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    James,

    Great little post. There is a lot of honest reflection here. Great job of writing opening and with an open heart. Your journal, although a little brief (you know I like long pieces), is tender and real.

    Your haikus are inventive and natural as well. They almost flow together, like stanzas in a longer poem. I like that I can see how you went from one to another.

    "Companions they are" is great... it's like a Yoda quote.

    Overall, good work. Honest. Reflective. I too, am grateful for platforms like Spotify, where I can pull up nearly any album in the universe to enjoy, explore... it's fun to get lost in the shuffle. No more CD's to be had. It's all right there on the phone. I am grateful for that, too.


    GR: 94

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