Sunday, November 16, 2008

Things Not to Take for Granted . . .

1. A hot shower
2. The power of manners
3. Being there for someone (family, friend or stranger)
4. Fresh breath
5. Shelter and a place to sleep
6. Faith in something
7. Dreams, wishes, hope and the power of will
8. Knowing what you want in life
9. Having someone love you
10. Kindness
11. Clothes on your back
12. A working vehicle to get you from point a to point b, no matter how long it takes you to get there
13. Having needed medical attention and medication
14. Being on time
15. Being able to read and having something to read
16. Being able to take care of yourself
17. Having someone to care about
18. The power of words, speech and song
19. Knowing who you are
20. Being at peace with who you are, no regrets no matter how bad things became because of your own decisions
21. The power of knowledge
22. The ability of change
23. Being able to each whenever you are hungry
24. Knowing how to relax and let go
25. The power of friendship
26. The ability to do things, no matter your skill level. Examples: being able to save money, knowing how to sew, cook, paint, walk, playing sports, electrician, plumbers, musicians, etc
27. Being able to get along with others
28. Being able to concentrate on something and not get distracted
29. Having your needs meet (wants is something else)
30. Being able to remember things
31. Knowing your limits
32. The power of NO
33. Being able to say NO
34. The Power of Forgiveness, both yourself as well as others
35. The Power of Choice and living with your decisions
36. Knowing the difference between right and wrong

These are in no particular order but just things I have been thinking of and about in my life.

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