So I've been resisting 3am blogs all week, but tonights/this mornings has been intruding on my sleepy thoughts all night. I was extremely intrigued as I'm sure many of you were by Mr. Ted Williams, the homeless man with the "Golden Voice", and his story of success to the slums to overnight sensation based on a viral youtube video that allowed him to display his talents. Now granted his story is amazing. Anyone who can overcome an addiction gets my applause. However, I was more touched by his enthusiasm, his words, and most of all his sense of gratitude at being given another chance at life. In particular, there was a segment on the Today show where he was asked what would be different this time around. Apparently he has wavered many past opportunities because of irresponsibility and drug use, but he assured the world that things would be different this time. Why?? Because of his relationship with God and most importantly because he vowed to always remember where his blessings came from and to give thanks each and every day. Now those of you who know me know that I'm not an outrageously religious person...more spiritual and devoted to my own personal relationship with a higher being but there was something about the genuiness of his answer that touched me. And his response wasn't prescripted and it wasn't typical addict babble...not meaning to sound harsh, but those of you who have worked with addicts know what I'm talking about. It was spontaneous, thoughtful, and sincere so I thought...
When was the last time you gave thanks??
I had to ask myself this question and the fact that it took me several minutes (ok days) to come up with an answer was troubling. I've spent much of my time over the past several weeks/months/year dwelling on the things I don't have, what could be better in my life, the losses. So much so that I have forgotten to give thanks all the blessings I have been granted. At the end of the day I'm healthy, I have great family and friends, I have a wonderful career that allows me to do something I love, and I wake up every day with a sense of purpose. So from this day forth I am making it my personal quest to acknowledge what I am grateful for on a daily basis.
And right this second I am thankful for Sunday morning mimosas, steak, and eggs...lol
Good Day, Go Forth, Be Blessed, and Be Thankful.
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