At times I tend to forget that I have my health. Sometimes I forget that I was born healthy and strong. What more could someone ask for. Not everyone gets that. Some people have physical and mental obstacles they have to overcome everyday of there lives. I often find myself taking that for granted when I have a rough day or feel that things just aren't working in my favor. Often times it hits me when I am holding a door for someone in a wheel chair or I think back to some of my friends in the service who have lost legs or have had serious bodily injuries.
When I think of things I am most grateful for its the things I was told by my grandfather and grandmother when I was a teenager. Both of them have experience in many different areas and like many of the people who were apart of the Greatest Generation they had simple and positive advice for me at all times. Nothing ever seemed like a big deal to them or something that couldn't be overcome. There was no situation to great. My grandfather past away in 2005 and my grandmother is still around not skipping a beat. They raised 11 kids together and were always busy. Every story they ever told me there was a reason for it and everything they've ever done for me was to make me a strong person and due to the fact that they loved me. I owe them everything all the good in me comes from them.
This class has definitely made me think outside the box and people myself in other peoples shoes. I mean in a way I feel I have been the type of person that has done that anyways but this class has made me think more in depth about it. I find more and more when I interact with people whether its the attendant at the gas pump or the postal worker delivering my mail, I try to interact with them in a positive way. You can never tell what someone is going through so you mine as well be positive and try put a smile on there face. It's better to be good and grateful for the small services and say thank you then not. It's easier to be positive and say thanks then not. It's just that we live in a society were everyone feels entitled therefore we don't. I may not be making a drastic difference but at least I know those people who I am interacting with know I see the glass as half full then half empty.
Grandparents House
The biggest house on
The street with the most love
And was always warm
Built like a rock
Gets me from point A to B
With a Sentimental feel
Music
The simplest joy
Which can build a pleasant mode
For some cruise control
Running
Breath in and breath out
Finding peace of mind
Breakfast
The morning wake up
Sunrise for coffee and eggs
A step to the day
