Counting my blessings

Lately it seems it's been too easy for me to dwell on the negative parts of my life. By nature I tend to be pessimistic and melancholic, which I don't like. Thinking on the positive parts of my life and what I have to be thankful for is a good way for me to get my mind off the things that aren't so pleasant. I've found that writing and sharing my thoughts on this blog has been surprisingly therapeutic. So I decided it's time to straighten my crown and start counting my blessings!

A few things I'm thankful for

• A reliable vehicle that gets me to work 
• A happy childhood and good memories of family times
• A job I enjoy that keeps me busy
• A heated garage
• A mom who cuts out dresses for me and helps me with my patterns and sewing
• God, the church, and friends who care
• That I was born in a Christian home 
• My own home - my haven

A few things that make me happy

• Seeing the sunrise just as I pull into the parking lot to start my day at work 
• The giddy feeling the night before when I don't have to work the next day
• Being with my nieces and nephew - children are so innocent and funny!
• Listening to a book while putting a puzzle together 

Sometimes I feel guilty and selfish for doing things I enjoy to make me happy. I'm not exactly sure how God looks at it, but I've found that looking for joy in small, everyday things and doing little things I delight in does help me to feel better when I'm down. There's so many more big blessings I could add to my thankful list, but the little things are what impress me! I want to focus on the good instead of the bad.