Another year and just another reason to take advantage of this "holiday" to reflect upon the reasons we're all so thankful. It would be convenient, tedious, and rather boring to just list out a number of things I am and will continue to be thankful for. However, that list would go on forever and I would quickly lose the attention of this audience (if there ever was one, besides myself) in a matter of seconds.
I am thankful for many things in my life - both abstract and tangible - the obvious of which is my health. Although I could be "strong like bull," I haven't been so fortunate with my joints, the tendons and ligaments, and disc in my spinal column - but then again, it can always be worst.
I am thankful for having been raised in an environment with the love and support that my family has provided for me. They have taught me many things over the years and have shaped me to be a great man. A man with the abilities to overcome any obstacle, be compassionate among elders, peers and the youth, prioritize aspects of life that best creates harmony in my world, and to be admirable, honorable, and inspiring to everyone around me.
I am thankful for having the characteristics and personality to have the ability to connect with people - listen to their stories, opinions and experiences - share my own thoughts, feelings, and experiences - formulate relationships with strangers and acquaintances - discover friendships with people of such diverse background - and to be able to consider their point of view, personality and characteristics. Of course this derives to being thankful for the friends I have that shape and surround my little world. Without any of you and as cliche as this sounds, I would not be the person I am today, the person I have become, and the person I will continue to evolve into. No matter how big or minuscule the influence may be - it nevertheless, has had an affect on how I perceive, how I evaluate, how I act, and how I reflect on situations. You are a direct influence to my character and my personality.
It's easy for me to simply say Thank you, just for today. However, I will continue to show my appreciation, as my gratitude is unparalleled for all that you have done.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I am thankful for many things in my life - both abstract and tangible - the obvious of which is my health. Although I could be "strong like bull," I haven't been so fortunate with my joints, the tendons and ligaments, and disc in my spinal column - but then again, it can always be worst.
I am thankful for having been raised in an environment with the love and support that my family has provided for me. They have taught me many things over the years and have shaped me to be a great man. A man with the abilities to overcome any obstacle, be compassionate among elders, peers and the youth, prioritize aspects of life that best creates harmony in my world, and to be admirable, honorable, and inspiring to everyone around me.
I am thankful for having the characteristics and personality to have the ability to connect with people - listen to their stories, opinions and experiences - share my own thoughts, feelings, and experiences - formulate relationships with strangers and acquaintances - discover friendships with people of such diverse background - and to be able to consider their point of view, personality and characteristics. Of course this derives to being thankful for the friends I have that shape and surround my little world. Without any of you and as cliche as this sounds, I would not be the person I am today, the person I have become, and the person I will continue to evolve into. No matter how big or minuscule the influence may be - it nevertheless, has had an affect on how I perceive, how I evaluate, how I act, and how I reflect on situations. You are a direct influence to my character and my personality.
It's easy for me to simply say Thank you, just for today. However, I will continue to show my appreciation, as my gratitude is unparalleled for all that you have done.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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