Yesterday I was reminded of being grateful for the Things I already have and no to think too much of things I don't have...yet.
You know, sometimes we get so deeply engrossed in our daily hustle and bustle trying to acquire more, that we forget to appreciate what we have already
It was in the and evening I was in a Cab going home, way deep in thoughts that I didn't bother looking who was sitting next to me, I only got to be conscious of the person sitting next to me when her phone rang, and despite all my efforts to not pay attention to what she was saying, I still got to hear her say to the other person on the phone "He has been taken to the Mortuary" and immediately she broke into tears...By that time it was only both of us at the back seat of the Cab...
Now I was feeling sad for eavesdropping on her conversation over the phone and also for her loss...She was trying to hold back the tears but it just kept pouring.. I whispered to her "I'm very sorry for your loss Ma'am" but she just nodded in approval and continued trying to wipe the tears in her eyes.
It got me thinking.. This Lady just lost a loved one and from the way she was crying she really would have given up everything to save him. It was a stark contrast of emotions for me because I had just gone to the Cinema during the day to see the so much Hyped BLACK PANTHER movie and I was in a happy mood coming into that Cab.
So far I haven't experienced the loss of a loved one in my immediate family and I don't know how it feels.. And I really don't wanna know.. Have I been grateful for this singular reason enough? Lost my phone 3 weeks ago and I felt terrible throughout that weekend till I got another one... Talk more of losing a loved one.. (God forbid!)
I came to realize how blessed I am already with my Friends and Family around me...and for that I'm eternally grateful. And as for other things you seek for in life, know that What is yours will always come to you if you are on the right track..
You may not be there yet but at least you have your loved ones around you and most importantly, you're still alive to keep Moving.. So be GRATEFUL
SHALOM!
great article