While cutting my grass today I found myself descending into the foulest of moods even though a life lesson was waiting for me, hidden in the weeds. Lawn care is, by far, the vilest form of human torture that I can possibly comprehend and I detest it with a passion few have experienced. It’s not that I’m lazy. I do all of the cooking for my family. I keep the kitchen spotless. I take out the garbage. I also work a full-time job, all without even the slightest complaint for the most part. There is just something about yard work that absolutely drives me crazy and can ruin my mood almost instantaneously.
Then in the middle of my self-imposed torment, I begin to feel completely horrible about the selfish attitude I have about this little chore of cutting my grass. I know how blessed I am and that there are people that would do almost anything to have the yard I have, the mower to keep it up, or even the ability and health to go outside and sit on a mower for an hour. The things I take for granted sometimes are the fairy dust and magic dreams to people in some parts of the world.
I try to keep a joyful heart and spirit and to be thankful for my difficult times because I have seen first-hand that my absolute worst day is better than some people have to endure on a daily basis. There I was finished cutting the grass covered in sweat, grime, and with the biggest, boldest, goofiest grin in the neighborhood. I pray I’m always able to see the good regardless of my limited mind’s inclination to see sorrow where it isn’t present.
This interesting quote keeps popping up that has various forms that I love. Basically, it goes…”What if you woke up with only the things you were thankful for yesterday?” Please leave me a comment about what you are thankful for today!
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