let's hear it for plain old everyday

GRATEFUL GIRL'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
We all do it to varying degrees. Not every day but fairly often. The whole "Why me?" pity party.

It might be due to a rough meeting; a fender bender; a heartbreak or a health setback. It could be a serious concern or something as insignificant as a paper cut between your fingers --- but it seems to be human nature to complain about bad fortune, bad breaks, bad mojo, bad luck or any general bad to befall us, whether accurate or perceived. Hmm.

​The reality of the situation is this: life is a gift. It's brimming with far more blessings than curses --- yet it's our natural reaction as humans to focus on what's occasionally wrong as opposed to all that's right with the world every day.

Look around. The sun is shining; spring is just around the corner. You have good, faithful friends and family members in your life. You are privileged beyond what you can even imagine; stop for just a moment and acknowledge that. And send up a little nod of thanks for those regular old ordinary days that are filled with 90% happy.

All sheep and oxen, yes, and the beasts of the field, The birds of the air, the fishes of the sea, and whatever swims the paths of the seas. R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth! Alleluia Ps 119:36, 29b-R. Alleluia, alleluia. Incline my heart, O God, to your decrees; and favor me with your law.