3 days ago was Thanksgiving. The time when most of America gets together with family to eat, watch football and probably argue. This year I was fortunate to get to spend my Thanksgiving with my sister and get away from home. I hadn't left home for the holidays in almost 6 years! Since I live thousands of miles from where most of my family is, this was kind of a big deal for me. The mini vacation ends today, but I must say overall it was a good one. Not perfect, but that is probably just because things were different. This time I stayed with her and her live-in boyfriend. Who did we spend Thanksgiving with? Her live-in boyfriend's brother and wife. Yay for a few days of feeling like the 5th wheel! It could have been worse though and I cherish the opportunity that I was able to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
On the days leading up to Thanksgiving, I spent a lot of time reflecting. I had a very rough year and last year at this time I wasn't exactly happy. I have been very fortunate the last couple months. While things are never perfect, I'm learning, growing and seeing blessings around every corner. It's easy to feel down and like the world is out to get you. What most people don't realize is that it's actually really easy to feel as though you hold the world in your hand. My message to you this holiday season is to look at all of the blessings in your life. Yes the bills may be piled high, you may have lost your job, you or someone you love's health may be deteriorating; but cherish the blessings! It may be hard to see but even if you feel as though you've hit rock bottom, I promise you there is at least one great blessing in there. Find it, and focus your energy there. After a while, you will realize that the rest will just start falling into place.
I wish you the most positive and happy of holidays, you'll be surprised how much you can accomplish when you focus on the positives and allow yourself the happiness you deserve.
