Show Appreciation

Appreciate what you have while you still have them. Oftentimes we tend to take for granted of the things that are around us. We are always trying to look only at the closed door when there are so many windows still open for us to venture into. This type of attitude will lead us nowhere. Only when we show gratitude will good things come into our lives.

How many times did we show appreciation that we have a roof over our heads? Some people are homeless. How many times did we thank our spouses? Some people have to sleep alone on their beds. How many times did we say thanks to God? He is looking over our shoulders. How many times did we tell our subordinates that we appreciate the work that they do for us? Some people have to do everything themselves. How many times did we thank our parents? Their love for us is eternal. I could go on forever. There are endless things to show appreciation for.

Don't overlook the blessings in your life. We have been given so many gifts. We have a home to come to. We have cooks. We are living close to our parents and all our relatives and brothers and sisters. Only when you learn to be grateful for all the blessings in your life will you find utmost happiness. Don't look at the bad things but look only at the good things. Appreciate everything. Be grateful about everything.

My life is good. I should appreciate it more and more. My business is good. I should enjoy it more. The future is so uncertain. We should say thanks before it's too late.

Take a walk around the neighborhood. Reflect on all the things in your life and look at all the people around you. Some have to struggle so hard to survive and to make ends meet. Life is so hard nowadays. Making a living is such a struggle. Money doesn't come easily. In the end, it always boils down to monetary values. We need money to live in this materialistic world.

Your life is much easier than millions of other people. Think of the people who have to leave their family to go to another country to earn a living. Their hearts break but they had no choice. Working at their hometown wasn't enough to provide adequate income for the whole family's comforts any more. Much to their dismay, they had to leave the comforts of their homes and venture into a foreign nation to earn for the family.

My whole point is, you may find that your life is tough sometimes, you may even feel like giving up. Take a look at those whose life is harder than yours. They still find the strength to go on. They never gave up so shouldn't you.

Don't assume that those things will still be there tomorrow.

Sometimes when you overlook the good things in your life, look again. Even a television set in your room is something to be grateful for.