52 Reasons Why I Am Thankful
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1. Life
Tomorrow is never promised to us, and I am grateful for being given another day. I am also thankful for the age that I am and the era that I am living in. It is a blessing that I was not born in a time or place where women did not have any rights or lived past a certain age. I am thankful that I grew up in the era before social media. I am also grateful for the future, past, and present, and for experiencing all that I have.
2. Family
I am grateful to be blessed for having such a supportive family. We may not always see eye to eye, but we are there for each other when it matters the most. I cannot imagine what life would be like without them.
3. I am thankful for having a roof over my head.
Where I live, the summers can get very hot, and the winters can be brutal. Having shelter is something that I am thankful for because there are so many people who do not have a place to call home.
4. Clean water
Fresh, drinkable water is something that we often take for granted; We need it to be able to live. Many people in the world do not have access to safe, clean water, so we should be grateful and consider it a privilege.
5. Children
For their untainted view on life, their laughter, and just being plain adorable!
6. My Parents
For giving me life, their love, patience, and sacrifices. Without them, there is no me.
7. Food to eat
I am grateful that I do not have to go hungry. Many others are not able to say the same.
8. My Mom
For always encouraging and understanding me. She was able to know what I am feeling without saying a word. I am grateful for the talks we had every morning before I started my day. She was always able to comfort me effortlessly, and I always felt better after talking to her. Although I may not have fully understood some of the advice she gave me when I was younger, I get it now.
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9. My Dad
For giving me strength, for making me laugh, and for always dropping jewels of wisdom. He is always there for us, and he is a wonderful grandfather to my daughter and nephew. He challenges us to better and teaches us never to settle. It is because of him why my family is courageous. Also, he is generous and selfless.
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10. Siblings
I am thankful for my sister because of the close bond that we have and for being my best friend. She is the family motivator and whips us into shape. My sister goes above and beyond the call of duty to help everyone. She also makes me laugh.
11. Being a parent
Children are a blessing. Despite becoming a mom at a young age, I am grateful I had my daughter when I did, and I would not change a thing. You finally begin to understand your parents when you become one yourself. Watching your kids grow from babies to adults is an amazing, yet sobering experience. Having a child is when you truly learn what unconditional love is. My daughter is a visionary, and she encourages us to chase after dreams. She is an example of making the impossible a possibility. She shows us to be comfortable with expressing our emotions.
12. Being an aunt
When you are an aunt, your nieces and nephews are like your second set of children. I am grateful for my nephew, who is the family Dalai Lama. He gives us the balance, patience, and positivity that we need.
13. Cousins
We don’t see each other often, but when we get together, we spend time catching up, and there are jokes and laughter galore. Outside of siblings, they are our first friends.
14. Uncles and Aunts
They are an awesome combination of having the coolness of your siblings or cousins with the advisement and caution of your parents. I am grateful for their wisdom and for making us laugh (I have a lot of funny people in my family, obviously). I am especially thankful for my aunt, who is hosting the Thanksgiving Dinner this year and for accommodating everyone with special diets.
15. My Grandparents
For bringing my parents, aunts, and uncles here and for the wisdom they passed on them.
16. My Ancestors
For their sacrifices and for everything they endured to bring everyone here. For always guiding and protecting my family.
17. Pets
For their unconditional love, companionship, and for being so cute and cuddly! There are few things better than a pet that is happy to see you.
18. Friends
For always lending an ear, good times, laughter, support, and companionship. They are the family that you get to choose.
19. My Mind
For creating ideas, for the capacity to learn, the ability to think, and for saving memories.
20. Health
Good health is something to be very thankful for. If you have it, cherish, maintain, and prioritize it. However, my health is not where I want it to be. I suffer from hypertension and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I have good days and some bad days, but when I get a flare-up, sometimes I am not able to get up out of bed, let alone leave the house. Even though I have a chronic illness, I am still grateful because things could be worse, which brings me to….
21. Heating pads
I have one on my stomach as we speak. I am grateful for the relief it gives me for my pain.
22. Technology
For making life easier.
23. All of my limbs
Being able to walk, run, hug my loved ones, type on a computer, dial numbers on my phone, open the refrigerator door to get something to eat, and lift my fork to put food in my mouth.
24. The sense of sight
For letting me see my loved ones, and to see the beauty that nature has to offer.
25. The ability to hear
So that I can listen to music and hear the voices of my loved ones.
26. The sense of taste
To savor my favorite foods.
27. The sense of smell
To be able to smell freshly brewed coffee, my favorite candles, fragrances, and food while it is cooking,and freshly baked pastries.
28. The sense of touch
To feel the warmth of a comfy blanket, the sun against my skin on a warm afternoon, and hugs from my loved ones.
29. The Internet
For being able to access information from the tip of my fingers. When I was in school in order for me to do research, I had to use the collection of encyclopedias that were in my living room. If I was not able to get what I needed, I had to go to the library. Now I can look up anything I want to learn from the comfort of my own home. Also, The internet is good for communicating with friends and family through email or social media.
30. Cell Phones
For making it simple to stay in touch with people.
31. Mistakes
For being the best teachers that we have. Mistakes improve us, give us knowledge and experience for the next time around. They teach us to do and be better. How can someone truly learn anything without making mistakes?
32. Challenges
For making me more resilient, testing my faith, and building character.
33. Rejections
For being blessings in disguise.
34. Music
For lifting my spirits, bringing out old and new emotions, and for being the perfect escape. I am so glad that I grew up around the time of the Golden Age of Hip Hop, where the majority of the songs were about enlightenment and positivity, and the rappers possessed exceptional lyrical abilities. Also, I am grateful to have been around to listen to authentic R&B artists such as Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, New Edition, Miki Howard, and Stephanie Mills.
35. Books
For knowledge and for taking me to another time and place.
36. TV
For providing entertainment without me having to leave the house.
37. Movies that make me laugh.
To brighten my mood whether I am in a good mood or feeling down.
38. Netflix and Hulu
For being able to binge-watch my favorite shows, especially on boring days or rainy or snowy weather.
39. Music streaming services
For having millions of songs at my disposal.
40. Long weekends
Who doesn’t like the extra day or two off?
41. Warm drinks
That first cup of coffee, tea, or hot water with lemon in the morning is so soothing.
42. Online shopping
Whether you are shopping at Amazon or any other store, the convenience of ordering clothes or groceries at your fingertips is the best thing invented.
43. Cordless phones
For being able to move around freely in my house while talking on the phone.
44. Nature
I am thankful for Autumn, when the trees have orange and red leaves. I am also grateful for beautiful sunsets, pink sand beaches, rainbows, clear blue ocean water, a full moon, flowers that just bloomed, a night sky full of stars, and the first snowfall. The world is truly a beautiful place.
45. The kindness of strangers.
Getting help when you least expect it increases faith in humanity.
46. Solitude
I am introverted, so alone time helps me recharge and to hear my own thoughts.
47. Gratitude
For giving me a positive outlook on life and making me realize how much I truly do have.
48. Summer fruits
Cherries, plums, watermelon, and my personal favorite-mango.
49. Soup
Nothing soothes your soul more than a hearty bowl of soup.
50. For me
For all of my quirks, my faults, my capabilities, my strengths, my weaknesses and simply just being me.
51. My childhood
As a child, I lived during a time when you did not need cable to watch something good on TV. I used to look forward to eating a bowl of cereal while watching Saturday Morning Cartoons.
52. God
Now I am not religious by any means. In fact, I am more spiritual if anything. But I know that without Him we are nothing and through Him all things are possible.
As you go through this list, I am sure that you think of even more things to be grateful for.
Thank you for reading and Happy Thanksgiving!
Yours Truly,
Tracy
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2 Comments
Such a good list!
Thank you.