Giving Thanks
It’s taken me longer to sit down and type this up this year, which means it’s probably even more important that I do it. I’ve been in and out of the depression pit for so long that sometimes I forget there are things to be grateful for, and that’s just sad. I might whine a lot, but compared to much of the world, I am a supremely lucky person. So I’m giving myself a boot in the ass and reminding me that there is plenty to be grateful for, at this time of year and always.
2. Our wedding - it was beautiful and perfect. Looking at the pictures brings a smile to my face every time.
3. Our new house - less new than it was 9 months ago, but still new. Lovely neighborhood, a Victorian… it may need a lot of work, but it’s all we’d hoped for.
4. My family - increased this year, now that Tom and I are married. Everyone can always use more crazy relatives. Whenever we need someone to help us celebrate, or mourn, we know where to go.
5. My friends - they may be few, but they are strong. I know I’m never truly alone.
6. My Mom - there aren’t words to express. Some of my clients have lost parents - I’m so fortunate to still have her in my life.
7. My beasts - whenever I’m sad, a bit of puppy cuddling makes everything less dark. Plus, no slippers or blankets warms like puppy bodies.
8. My senses - I can see, I can hear… and so I’m gifted with two of my favorite ways to escape: music and books.
9. Wendy - it’s not always easy to find a therapist one clicks with. Wendy is wonderful, she makes me giggle, she makes me think, she helps me stay (mostly) sane.
10. My Higher Power - God, Goddess, Spirit - whatever I decide to call it, and however I decide to find it, I know there is something out there.
The truth of the matter is, I am blessed. I have a house, food, people to help me… I haven’t been hit by a hurricane; I haven’t lost close family members. I have savings, an internship, the possibility of getting a job. I have a good education, a piece of a novel. I have some of my health - not perfect, but I can get where I’m going and do what I need to do (most of the time). I just need to remember this when I’m feeling my worst. I have a lot.
Posted on November 25th, 2005 by Kat
Filed under: General
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