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| I remember sitting on my couch trying to figure out how I could get enough money together to redo the floor in my dining room. I wanted to get rid of the wall to wall carpeting and install hardwood floors. I was so tired of never having enough money to do the things I wanted to do. I was feeling down and real sorry for myself. I flipped on the TV and The Oprah Winfrey Show was on. Now there was a woman who would never experience a lack of any material thing. She could have whatever she desired in a heartbeat. Boy, I would love to know what that felt like! Head in my hands I searched my mind for a Peter to steal from, in order to pay Paul...for new flooring. Gosh, that rug was like five years old already. I was sick of looking at it. Slowly, I was drawn into the conversation on the screen. They were talking about the poor in America. Yep, that’s me I thought, one of the have-nots. I began to pay closer attention to the stories unfolding before me; people living in cars, children going without food and someone with a minimum wage job living on the streets because of a lack of affordable housing. It was just one horrible tale after another. I felt so bad for these people. Then a frail woman took the stage and spoke of her struggles trying to care for her two small children. She talked about the difficulties in keeping the family together. When Oprah asked the woman how she felt about her life, the woman replied, “I’m grateful for all that I have.” Her words struck me as if I’d been slapped in the face and forced to wake up. How dare I think I was poor! How dare I become sad and depressed because I couldn’t redecorate a room in my home! In my HOME, my lovely spacious, well appointed house with its fully stocked refrigerator and over filled pantry. Did I ever stop for a moment to consider how blessed I was? Did I ever express gratitude for all I had? No. My only thoughts were I won’t be happy until I have more. I was so ashamed of myself I cried. That day I was changed and inspired by a lovely woman who knew the value of what she had and was thankful for every bit of it. She taught me so much by uttering one simple sentence. I see things so differently now. I don’t look for more “things” in my life. I know I have more than enough. I appreciate the people in my life and the material possessions I’ve been blessed with. Everyday I say a silent prayer of thanks and always include, “I’m grateful for all that I have.” |
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people, or particular situations that have inspired them. In the spirit of Modern New Thought, we look upon our inspirations with love and gratitude. (About Modern New Thought) |
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