Being thankful for everything that comes your way can be difficult, especially when what comes along doesn't seem to be favorable. But I've been here long enough to see that it may not seem favorable at first but then something is uncovered and you see that it was for your benefit. Even if you don't believe in God or a higher being, it's not hard to be thankful period.
I've not always been aware of gratitude for things that come my way, I thought it was good luck when it was profitable and bad luck when it cost me. But I began to observe that when I felt thankful and acted gratefully everything always turned out positively. An everyday example would be costumer service, if you were faced with a long line and you can see that the one person who was helping one person at a time is looking a little aggravated. When it's your turn you can see that they really are not willing to hear a complaint or to even help you. But you'll see how far a smile can go, a "I'm really glad that you're here to help" and keep a positive attitude. That person will always respond with a smile and not only are you grateful that they're responding but they're now grateful that you are treating them like a human.
I'm grateful that you are reading this today!
