1. Your Life
Today, you woke up. Today, you are given the opportunity to live: to go on a new adventure, to meet new people, to discover new things. Today, you are one of the lucky ones. Don't forget to appreciate the beauty in your pure existence.
2. Your Circumstances
No matter how hard you think you have it, it's important to remember there is always someone out there who has it worse than you. There are people who do not have the technology to even read this article. There are people who struggle to feed themselves and their families on a daily basis. You never know what battles others are fighting. Be thankful for the burdens that you do not have to face.
3. Your Family
Your biggest fans and most honest critics. Your family, whether it be by blood or by loyalty, are the most influential and important people in your life. They are the reason you are who you are today. Be thankful for their unconditional love and their everlasting encouragement and support.
4. Quality Friends
Nowadays it's hard to find quality people. You know, people who genuinely care about you and are willing to go out of their way for you. The people who are there for you at 4 AM when you call them hysterical. The ones you share all your embarrassing moments and insiders with. Don't take them for granted: coming across them is like finding a needle in a haystack these days.
5. Your Mistakes
Everything you have done in life, good or bad, has led you where you are today. It's important we remember the places we've been and the mistakes we've made. After all, it is from these mistakes that we are taught a lesson and grow as a person.
6. Your Strength
No one is able to move through life free of scratches and bruises; we all get knocked down along the way. Life has a funny way of throwing obstacles at us, especially when we least expect it. However, you have had the strength to overcome each of these challenges. And you have the strength to overcome any future obstacles as well.
7. The Things You Love
Everyone finds happiness in different things. Whether it is hiking, reading a good book, cooking, etc., be thankful for the things you genuinely love and enjoy to do. These are the things you should always make time for. These are the things that make life worthwhile.
8. Your Opportunities
Sure, there are many things you can't do. However, it's important to remember the many things you can. Many people will never have an opportunity to receive an education, get a good job, buy a house for them and their family... many people don't even have access to clean drinking water. Stop reminding yourself of what you don't have and be thankful for what you do.
