As we plunge headfirst into the month of November, and Thanksgiving right around the corner, we have so much we can be thankful for this month and any other month of the year. To kick off our November, I've come up with something to be thankful for every day of this month.
1. Family
Your Ohana. No matter what your family consists of, they all love you unconditionally.
2. Waking up in the morning.
As hard as this may be sometimes, at least you woke up to see another day.
3. Good food, in a large abundance.
We have so many food options, and usually it's really good too! I'm already thinking about Thanksgiving feasting...
4. The sunshine
I know the struggle it can be to get through a rainy day. The gloominess can make you glum, so I'm thankful for the many days of sunshine!
5. Friends
Sometimes we just need a friend that we can trust deeply to bounce ideas off of, laugh with, and cry with. Be thankful for these people, even if it is only one.
6. Freedom of Religion
Regardless of your religion, be thankful that there are people there to look after you. They know the plans for you and your life!
7. Technology
There are many things we take for granted that we wouldn't be able to do without the technological advances that we have had since we became a nation.
8. An education
This may go outside of the classroom, but the value of learning something and understanding it... #blessed.
9. Health
If you are well, don't take it for granted. If you're not well for whatever reason, I hope it figures itself out and you get better soon!
10. Nature
If you're anything like me, nature is your serenity. There's so much nature being destroyed that we need to just embrace it now.
11. Sleep
This may come few and far between, but the productive energy you get from sleep is phenomenal! Embrace it when it comes.
12. Laughter
Life's natural medicine. Be thankful that you're able to laugh and cheer yourself up, sometimes laughing until you cry!
13. Support
Hearing "you can do it" from anybody is a blessing!
14. Coffee
Just speak to anybody, they can validate this.
15. A job.
Your job is what keeps the rest of your life in check so...
16. Music
I know for a lot of my peers, music is what allows us to escape reality at times. I know I'm especially thankful for music.. after all, music is my major!
17. Animals
They complete our circle of life! It also helps that a lot of them are so darn cute!
18. Weekends
For everyone, there's something about the weekend that can be so refreshing!
19. Freedom of Speech
In a lot of places, speaking out against people can be VERY risky. I'm thankful that we live in a place where other people's opinions won't be completely ridiculed.
20. WiFi
Because let's be honest, who can live without WiFi these days? If you are living without portable internet, praise you because I cannot see how you do it!
21. Our military
Thank you to all the men and women that are serving, have served, and/or are training to serve in our military. Without you, we wouldn't have the basic freedoms we take for granted.
22. Fresh Air
Air all around the world isn't exactly the cleanest... So it's a blessing while you're hiking to feel the fresh air hitting your face.
23. My Department
The people you work with and basically revolve your life around consistently have your back whenever you need it. Because they understand.
24. Kind Strangers
I know how weird this sounds. But those people who randomly wave and smile at you, let you make a left turn into traffic, and display their basic mannerisms towards you... they're good people.
25. Diversity
Having a diversity of people means having a diverse population of cultures and traditions. This is the best way to learn about the world, and it's even without a textbook.
26. Alone Time
I've been saying to be thankful for all these people, but be thankful for the time you get to cherish by yourself too! That sometimes brings on some of your best ideas.
27. Netflix
Because who doesn't love a good movie? Netflix is a great pass time and usually my only time to chill out, so I'm definitely thankful for it!
28. Life Events
Events that have happened in the past usually turn into a life lesson, and these lessons mold us into the people we truly are!
29. The Holiday Season
This is the time of the year where everything and everyone that matters to you is together and able to unite as a family. Be thankful for these times and cherish them every year.
30. Life
Be thankful that you have a life to live, and embrace it everyday.
