"When I'm worried, and I can't sleep, I count my blessings, instead of sheep. And I fall asleep counting my blessings."
I've felt crappy and been whiney and worried the past few days. Meh. But fear and negativity can be overcome by looking at the good, so it's time to stop and count my blessings. I'm blessed with a great mom who is more supportive and encouraging than I could have ever wished for. I'm blessed with a very small circle of incredible friends who love and put up with me in spite of my flaws. I'm blessed with a source of income that meets my needs even if funds are tighter than they've been in years. So many other unemployed people are struggling so much harder. I'm blessed with a warm and comfortable place to live, a safe bed to lay my head each night and two furry companions that snuggle and guard over me while I sleep. I'm blessed with a dependable car that takes me where I need to go and reasonable insurance rates. I'm blessed that the generic versions of the medicine I need for diabetes are so affordable at Walmart.
I'm blessed with a strong intellect and an avid curiosity that keeps me interested and engaged in the world. I'm blessed to know what my calling is in this life, regardless of how long it's taking me to achieve that goal. I'm blessed that I was instilled with a sense of fairness and justice in the world that's provided me with a strong internal compass that has influenced my desire to want to heal and help others with their needs.
And last, but certainly NOT least, I'm blessed with a love and emotional/spiritual connection that is greater than I could have ever hoped for. No matter the distance, this love lifts me up on bad days, and inspires me to optimism. It makes me want to be the best me I can be and has brought me a deeper understanding of what love is, in all it's facets. I'm starting to truly know how romantic love is the model for the great Love and Oneness that We all are as Creations of our Maker. I'm blessed that this period of my life is turning out to be such a significant period of growth, learning, and understanding. I'm grateful beyond all the insignificant words I have for all that I have.
