To be Grateful For

When we have it, it is easy to take many things for granted.

Take a moment to think about it. The level of prosperity and quality of life has reached more individuals than ever in the history of the planet Earth. Give a thought to those who have less, and not just in terms of material things. Give a thought to those caught up in the materialistic warp, do they have true wealth?

For 2018, do give a thanks of prayer for the following in your life.

To have access to fresh air, clean water, beautiful sunrises and sunsets and what seems to be complimentary from Nature.

To get an honest smile and hello from a neighbour or stranger.

To feel safe in your neighbourhood or workplace.

To have the ability to responsibly express your opinion.

To experience the adrenalin rush that comes from exercise and mobility of travel.

To have an unexpected hello, because the caller is thinking of you, even if both parties have been busy.

To work towards truly meaningful goals with benefits that last instead of being trapped in temporary delusion.

To have the capacity to develop and practise your religious or cultural beliefs.

To have the opportunity to integrate with your community and national values.

To be empowered to effectively think for yourself, as we get increasingly diverted, distracted and hoodwinked by things and parties that are not really what they purport to be.

To be able to contact anyone around the world at a minimal cost and with ease.

To witness and experience tolerance.

To maintain the peace despite having gone through the sabre rattling.

To understand each other's view points without bullying each other.

To make use of our five senses in a much more involved manner.

To be not affected by violence, natural diasaster and military conflict.

To sit down with the family for dinner.

To exercise your vote at political elections.

To not suffer discrimination of whatever kind.

To have people who encourage and not discourage.

To have that opportunity to positively surprise the world.