I was chatting with a friend about 2013; and she remarked
that it had been a terrible year for her family. She lamented that nothing good that had
happened this year, and she was glad the year was at end.
I gently challenged her to reframe those negative thoughts. I assured her that she could find at least one
good thing that happened this year. I reminded
her that even if the one positive thing was as minuscule as breathing, something
good had indeed happened! I also told her to take that one thing to find the all
the other things that she might have forgotten.
So as 2013 comes to a close, I urge you to reflect on the
amazing things that have happened for you.
Count your blessings big and small and say thank you!
Count your blessings instead of
your crosses;
Count your gains instead of your
losses.
Count your joys instead of your
woes;
Count your friends instead of
your foes.
Count your smiles instead of your
tears;
Count your courage instead of
your fears.
Count your full years instead of
your lean;
Count your kind deeds instead of
your mean.
Count your health instead of your
wealth;
Count on God instead of
yourself. ~ Author Unknown