always, always, always...

We have so much stuff! And when I say we, I say it collectively including probably every one of you reading this blog because if you are reading this blog, then you are on some kind of electronic device meaning that you, too, have stuff. And probably plenty.

I'm not saying that having stuff is wrong. 

But I am one to say that having a lack of gratitude in the face of owning all kinds of stuff is not cool.

We have our fair share of stuff and more:

Beds

Books

Bacon 

Chocolate

Cheezits

(And now I need a snack)

Lights

Running water

Being warm

Not running out of toilet paper

Comfy clothing

More than one pair of shoes

Paper

Crayons

Artwork on the walls

Children who create masterpieces

Phone calls and texts from friends

Encouraging words

Having all our teeth, or at least enough to eat

Sunshine

Grace

It is so easy to focus on material goods and to compare. Theirs is better, nicer, cleaner, fancier (more fancy?). Mine has stains, isn't the top of the line, is not a name brand... the complaint list can get very long.

I'm just sayin that maybe we should make sure our grateful list far outnumbers the list of complaints.

Look around: we have so, so, much to be grateful for.

(Via Pinterest)

KC