Gratitute

I must retrain my thinking patterns. I tend to dwell on that which is counter-productive to my existence. Gratefulness is a skill that I must develop. I have lived as a compulsive complainer and wasted far too much energy in that zone. I must learn to appreciate all that life has to offer; as well as all that my life has become. I made every choice that led me to where I am today. I must be thankful for the ability to think for myself and act accordingly. I must stop thinking about what could've or should've been. I must start living in the present and making choices that will take me where I want to go. No more basking in regret. I am a unique specimen and only I can live my life. I am special with talents, skill sets and thoughts that are only mine. I must remember that no one can take control over my life without my consent. I give myself permission to live and grow. I must learn to be grateful every minute of the day. Thank you for my life and for my ability to live it. Thank you for my children and my friends. Thank you for my family who have stood by me, even when they didn't want to. Thank you for every path that I have chosen to take. Thank you for allowing me to just be me.