"Thanks"

I read somewhere (I forget where) that "thanks" is the only prayer we ever need to pray. Or something like that. It's "the best" form of prayer. ??? Something along those lines!

I have a tendency to be negative. To right away see the bad. To right away feel bad. I am working on myself. I am better than I was before.

So, this morning, as I find myself getting that same old feeling of being "overwhelmed" I am going to stop. I am going to stop and be thankful. That's really ALL I have to "DO" today.

It's a perfect day. Perfect does not mean everything is going my way. Perfect means "perfect by design".... on track.... as it should be.

That relaxes me knowing that. Things are as they should be. What's the worry to improve? Just be. What's the stress to perform better? Just be. What's the pressure to be the best? I am the best me I can be.

I can't utter empty thanks, so the following are things I am feeling in my heart this morning. I know that one should feel thankful for all the big stuff in life... and I do.... but this morning what I am really feeling thankful for are:

~ I have a job that truly helps people. It is needed. People rely on me. Even though I complain, I wouldn't have it any other way.
~ I love my chubby, little furry pug. I am so thankful for Spanky's unconditional love and to feel him on my feet everywhere I go, all day long. His chunky little body is a definite bright spot in all my days.
~ I am thankful for a moment to sit down with a hot, steaming cup of coffee before all the kids get here.... I love this moment in the morning by myself.
~ I am thankful for music and today I plan on singing a lot!
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