annajoy

I'm an aithiest but when I'm stressed out I count my blessings and it makes me feel better. As a soulless shlump I have an amazing # of things to be thankful for.
Here's how I start my list:
1 - I woke up. Thats better than being dead so its a biggie.
2 - I wake up in a room. I have shelter. That's a biggie too.
3 - I get to eat every day.
4 - Every day is a sunny day. Almost cheating with that one as I live in AZ.
And the list goes on along those lines. Basicly I break it all down to the simple lesson we all learned watching Fight Club:
"Let that witch does not matter truely slide".
My little list reminds me of the difference between what I "WANT" and what I "NEED".

And if that doesn't help go get yourself a copy of "You are Worthless" by Dr. Oliver Pratt. If THAT doesn't make let you crack a smile and laugh at yourself a little nothing will.

Be Safe,

-c

P.S. I once aske a college friend what he wanted to be when he grew up. "Happy." was all he said. That has since become my life motto. Its much easier to achive than becoming an AstronaughtBallerinaScientistPrincessMillionaire.
More rewarding too.

I have no clue what the question is, but I'm pretty sure the answer might be: "be thankful." Of course, "duck and cover" sounds like an answer too!

Actually, I dig Thanksgiving because the concept is simple... family gets together and eats. Nothing too odd or commercial like handing out candy, opening presents, or searching for eggs in the backyard (?!). Just meet up somewhere and have a meal.