Gratitude

There will always be things
about which to gripe.
Jobs, health, money, time, people.
But when you face the day
with gratitude
for all the blessings you have,
those troubles are lessened,
the loads are lightened,
the hurt begins healing.
Be grateful.
For the morning,
for the sunshine (or the rain),
for the friends who love you,
for the goals you've achieved,
for the support that's constant,
for the beauty surrounding you,
for the family around you,
for life.
Start your day
with gratitude.