“Oh, my friend, it’s not what they take away from you that counts. It’s what you do with what you have left.”
So, here we are…with less in our retirement accounts, less equity in our homes, and in some cases less income, however here we are. Whatever we’ve lost is gone and wishing that it hadn’t left won’t do a bit of good. What is left is what we have – and it might be a lot more than you think.
The intense focus on economic issues has everyone evaluating their lives in terms of how much money they have today compared with last year, and most people have experienced a reduction in new worth. Thank goodness we are more than our money.
It occurs to me that this might be a good time to take stock of all the things we still have – like our health, our relationships, and our community. Hopefully, we still have our senses of humor, our ability to smell the flowers, stare at a beautiful sunset, listen to our favorite music or a birdsong in the early morning.
It is a time to remember the power of gratitude. Sure a lot of things are gone, things we will miss. But it is important to acknowledge and appreciate what is left. As Frank Clark said, “If a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to be thankful for what he’s going to get.” It is gratitude that opens the door to abundance and paves the way for a life of happiness and prosperity.
Quote of the Week by Steve Dickason
As this special time of the year we at GroupMarin want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and peace, health and happiness in the New Year!