Having Gratitude That I Know My Worth


I didn't sleep long last night but I slept well... I even woke up five minutes before the alarm went off, so I felt rested.  Waking up on my own is so much better than having the alarm jar me awake. My whole day starts off on a much better foot when I wake up refreshed and on my own.

My mind is with the families of Oklahoma... the devastation that a tornado can cause in such a very short time is very scary.  I feel for each of these people having to deal with such overwhelming tragedy.  I have dealt with some nasty weather... hurricane Juan in 2003 and white Juan in 2004... neither one of them are anywhere close to what Oklahoma is dealing with and both of those storms stopped our city for days.


I feel blessed to be living in a part of the country that doesn't have the wild weather that other places have... I will put up with my cold winters and complain less, I'm grateful. Lately I have been thinking about gratitude and how thankful I am for my life.  I don't always show enough gratitude... especially when I am handling overwhelming challenges.

Mostly I have been thinking more about gratitude, due to the many blogs I have read in the last little while, where the writer is down on themselves and writing all their negatives about themselves.  I honestly feel sorry for them because I have felt this way myself... I try not to dwell on those attributes, we all have quirks about ourselves that we don't like, I am trying to look for the good things in me and continue to highlight those traits more.

This reminded me about that quote by Albert Einstein below:

I need to remember this more often, I have awesome qualities, things that I am amazing at... some things I am not but I should not put myself down for those things... I should highlight those amazing qualities.

I cherish my past, I accept my present and I dream for my future  

10 comments :

  1. All the sadness in Oklahoma is so overwhelming. I can't even imagine how these people will start over.

    I love the quote by Einstein. We do all have our own strengths, and being grateful for what you have seems like the most positive way to live to me.

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  2. Thank you Daisy... I am so saddend for the people in Oklahoma... unbelievable:-(


    I love that quote.. it always reminds me I have certain strengths:-)

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  3. We are all thinking and praying for these people, even in Australia where I live. Launna was dropping by to let you know how much i appreciate your comments and support. Thanks

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  4. My prayers are also with those in Oklahoma. Having lost a child, I know the terrible hole it leaves and my heart goes out to the parents and community. You have so many rich blessings Launna stay positive as it can only get better!

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  5. Thank you Lesley, I love you blog, it is informative... ;)

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  6. Thank you Brenda, wow... I did not realize you lost a child, how very very sad... I feel for these families :(

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  7. You have enough light inside you Launa to resist any negative influences from around you....At least that is how I see you :).

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  8. Awe Pettonela.. thank you so much;-)

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  9. Your self-awareness will help you through ANY storm...you have more self-awareness than anyone I know.

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  10. Thank you Keith... I try to be self aware.. it's not easy;-)

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