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DIANE HUGHES • NASHVILLE, TN
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An attitude of gratitude: It's all in your perspective

11/19/2011

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being thankful, perspectiveYour outlook: It's all about perspective.
People who look through keyholes are apt to get the idea that most things are keyhole shaped.  ~ Anonymous

Sometimes your reality all depends on your point of view.

The other day I witnessed a man driving a pricey little sports car. As I climbed into my trusty little Honda with way too many miles on it, I felt a pang of jealousy. For a couple of years now, I've been hoping and planning to purchase a new car, but it hasn't happened yet. "How lucky is he," I thought.

Then I realized that his sporty little set of wheels was specially equipped, modified to accommodate the needs tied to the driver's other set of wheels — his wheelchair.

I was looking at life through the keyhole; maybe it's time to broaden my perspective.

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I'm going to make an extra effort to be thankful for what I have instead of longing for what I lack. I'm going to relish the time that I'll spend with loved ones and try to savor the bounty of food that will fill my table. I'm going to try and remember that:

Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect; it means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections. ~ Unknown

Whether you're heading out today in a BMW, a Kia or a beaten-up jalopy, I wish you a safe, happy and joyous Thanksgiving holiday. 

UPDATE (Nov. 21, 2012): Since writing this a year ago, I finally replaced that trusty old Honda with a brand-new one. Reliable wheels: One more thing to be thankful for this year.

Have recent events led you to change your life perspective? What are you thankful for? Comments are welcome and appreciated. 

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5 Comments
Galit Breen link
11/20/2011 03:57:41 pm

I love this reminder.

It is timely.

{Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!}

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rick Jennings
11/20/2011 10:41:11 pm

Thankful is cool. A wonderful and timely reminder. But... the upper end is a BMW? Really? Maybe a Bentley, Jag or Mercedes. If dreaming go for it. ps I am very thankful for (and love) my 20 year old Buick.

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Virginia Fullerton
11/21/2011 06:05:24 am

Yes, thankful for transportation ... whatever the mode is ... even on foot. Happy Thanksgiving Diane

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Laura Zera
11/21/2011 06:37:40 am

Great post, Diane. I have actually recently started repeating a mantra to myself (first time I've ever tried this). It goes "Life is good. I am grateful. All is well. I am loved." I find it really does help to push away some of that other clutter that comes into our minds -- fear, envy, worry -- and brings me back to the present, where I am more able to appreciate what I've got.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Diane Hughes link
11/21/2011 12:33:24 pm

@ Galit: Glad you enjoyed the post!

@ Rick: Ha, ha. The actual car in question was a BMW, and I am way too frugal to ever consider a Jag or Bentley (even if I could afford one!).

@ Virginia: Yes! Even on foot! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Al.

@ Laura: I love the idea of a mantra. I need to come up with a good one and keep repeating it. Thanks for sharing this suggestion!

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