Seek the positives

Each and every day we take the simple things for granted. A situation that seems like the end of the world to you is a rainbow to someone else. Your home could be a mansion to another person. Your dinner may seem like a feast. This list could go on and on with countless examples. How can we all become more grateful for what we have? Is giving thanks enough?

 I know I fall short and I know I need to give thanks more often. I need to appreciate the life I live, and not worry about others'. I know that I need to understand that I am following the path built for me. I am the person that God created. I should be shouting rejoice-fully.

Often, I feel like I am fighting a battle against myself. I am creating my own problems. I am disappointed in myself. I fail to see the success I've made in life or feel good about my accomplishments. I usually pick up on the good at the last second. In reality, I should immediately seek out the good in any situation and appreciate the experience. 

For example, this summer I am not getting paid from the school district. I was blessed with a job working for a summer camp, but all I've done is complain about the job. It is disorganized, the parent's expectations are too high, the director is crazy, etc. I missed the big picture of having a job that will assist in paying our bills. Then, God blessed me with another part-time job working at Schoolbox. I am thankful for that job, even though I haven't started it, and I know the discount with come in handy. Finally, God blessed me again with a tutoring job through F. County. It has 45 hours remaining and pays double of my camp job. Now, my selfish ass is in a dilemma. How do I jungle all of these jobs, but get the rest I need for the school year? Do I drop opportunities? Do I back out on commitments I've already made?

Everyday, I think about how I can be a better me. I think about how I can become more like God. I feel that everything takes work, including ourselves, and the only way to become greater is to spend time with yourself tweaking the person you've become. I feel that we all need that quiet time to reflect on the decisions we've made or will make, whether it be with jobs, friends, family. We all need that time to spend with God to praise him and give thanks. We need time to appreciate what we've been given and seek out the good in ALL situations.