Linda M Brandt’s Blog

No. 2 on Henry’s List of “Attitudes of Gratitudes” is to develop positive traits in  your own life.  Everyday is a fresh canvas.  If  you haven’t broken out of your past life traits, right now is when you can start anew.  If you haven’t been a thankful person before, take a look at your “canvas”.  Are you healthy?  Do you have food to eat?  Do  you have a warm bed?  A morning cup of coffee?  Wow, let’s start by being thankful right here.  You might be surprised how a feeling of gratitude will sweep over you and your world will appear differently.  Take the time to give a word of thanks and your “painting” will become fresh, calming and filled with beautiful color.

So you’ve gotten  your fill of turkey?  Well, with all that seratonin, you should have slept well last night.  Yesterday was a great day with family and friends.  And, are you still feeling thankful???  If not, let me give you a gentle reminder…..were you happy today, did you eat well (never mind that it might have been leftovers!), did you sleep in a safe, warm bed?  While others in this world were maybe scared, starving, maybe even dying, it’s a good time to remind yourself to be thankful and to create an “attitude of gratitude”.  In fact, Henry’s #1 goal for today is to choose intelligent, positive and supportive friends to surround yourself.  They’ll remind you of all the good things in your life, when things might appear “blackest”.  As you “shop til you drop” today, remember to thank God for all your blessings and to become a better person for all that has been placed in your life.

It’s a beautiful morning in Saint Augustine and I wish you a great and wonderful happy Thanksgiving. While today is a great reminder of what we need to be thankful for… we realize that we need to be thankful, EVERY day for our blessings.