When waking up this morning the first thought I had was, “ Thank you Lord for giving me another opportunity to live today”. When I truly start to think about life, I am reminded that my life is a gift, every breath is a gift. Too often I forget this fundamental idea of life as a gift. Can you imagine what life would be like if each individual saw life as a gift, saw each day as an opportunity to do something outside the box; saw each day as a day to dream big. Once I acknowledge that life is a gift, then I make it a point in my day to be thankful for all that has been given to me. When I start to think of all the things I am thankful for a wellspring of joy begins to rise up within me and any challenges seem bearable.
My challenge for the day is for all of us to seriously think about all that we are thankful for, write it down, post it somewhere so we will see it. Secondly, read the poem below with sincerity. I am truly thankful for the opportunity to wake up each morning and share my life with the world. What are you going to share with the world today?
Thank you Life
Thank you for this breath
Thank you for this inhale
Thank you for this exhale
Thank you for this Life
Thank you Heart
Thank you for this pounding
Thank you for this pulsing
Thank you for this Love
Thank you feet
Thank you for this walk
Thank you for this run
Thank you for the Dancing
Thank you Eyes
Thank you for the Sunrise
Thank you for the Sunset
Thank you for all the Colors
Thank you Ears
Thank you for The Music
Thank you for the Rhythm
And Thank you for the Stillness
Thank you Hands
Thank you for the Caressing
Thank you for the Clapping
And Thank you for the Holding
Thank you Mouth
Thank you for the nourishment
Thank you for the Wine
Thank you for the Kisses
Thank you Nose
Thank you for the Flowers
Thank you for the Pines
Thank you for the Sniffles
Thank you Arms and Shoulders
Thank you for the Carrying
Thank you for the Burdening
And Thank you for the Hugging
Thank you Voice
Thank you for the Expression
Thank you for the Word
Thank you for the Gift of Creation
Thank you for this Day
Thank you for the Light
Thank you for the Stars
Thank you for the Night
Thank you Self
Thank you for the Laughter
Thank you for the Play
Thank you for You
Thank you for the Emotions
Thank you for the Joys
Thank you for the Tears and Sorrows
Thank you for the Richness
Thank you for the Abundance that is.
Thank you for the Abundance that is given.
Thank you for the so many experiences and so many things
Thank you for this Dance.
Thank you Life
- Gary van Warmerdam
Have a Super day!!!
Rebekah Chavez
e/d Chip Hart