It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows great enthusiasms, great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
- Theodore Roosevelt
So many times we get get stuck in a rut that we can not imagine climbing out of...all the while not realizing that maybe this is God's way of asking us to be quiet and to listen.
It is through our stumbles and falls, bad situations, health issues, etc., that we truly humble ourselves to see all of the good that is still surrounding us. And when you take time to give thanks that is when life begins to turn around.
Now sometimes you may truly not see what it is that you should be thankful for, but once you practice over and over to find something you will begin to realize you are exactly where you are suppose to be. Embrace this life for it's ups and downs for that is how we grow. Do not be arrogant into believing you are the only one, but instead realize that you have been chosen to become even better.
Life is a journey and I would not trade one thing in my life, because if I did it would snowball and take away all of the good in my life....so instead I choose to give thanks. I sincerely hope you may too.
Hugs,
Donna
