#SoCS Learning to be Thankful for What I Have

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Stream of Consciousness Saturday is a writing prompt series that can be found at the blog “Life in Progress”. The prompt for this Saturday is “full/empty.” Use one, use ’em both, use ’em any way you’d like. Bonus points for getting them both into your post.” Learn more about #SoCS and join in here.

The first thing that came to my mind with the words full and empty was the concept of a glass being half full or half empty and it made me think of how I look at my life.I actually do not often think of that concept but this prompt brought it to my mind.

I do admit that lately I have been focussing on the things that I have been missing in my life like wanting to be married by now as I am almost half way to being 40 years old. I also think of when I will find a self-employment opportunity as I am currently working on this goal. I guess this would point to the empty side of things.

This month, since it is November, has made me reflect more about thanksgiving and I am starting to learn to be thankful for what I have in my life and where my life is full. I must trust that God gives me what I need and I must be happy with what I have right now.

I must be thankful for the fact that I have a place to live with my family and that I have food and water and clothes. I am thankful that I can buy some extra things and I must not take anything for granted. This points to the full aspect.

I am still learning this lesson and some days are hard but I will keep focussing on the full side of things. 

Thank you for reading.

9 thoughts on “#SoCS Learning to be Thankful for What I Have”

  3. This is a great time of year…Thanksgiving to be mindful of what we have as you so beautifully have written. We (Canada) celebrated last month and I love this celebration mostly because we gather together and break bread together. As for your youth and finding several things still “empty”…that’s because there will be lots of room to fill that cup …so much to discover!! [smiles]

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  4. When I was single for ten years after divorce and missed having a partner, I learned to focus on loving myself and my own personal growth and to appreciate family, friends, nature, and my strengths. I realized that it was better to be single than to be in a stressful relationship. You’re on the right track with gratitude, Jazmin. Keep working on your goals and trust God’s timing.

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