The people in my life add so much -- my friends (in person and online) make me smile often. As with any strong social connection, it is reciprocal -- I know I can help them smile or give them hugs when they need them, too. My family -- who valued music as part of life and gave me a love of many different genres of music and dance. The many furry feline friends throughout my life have taught me to be a bit more zen at times.
I live in a nation where I can exercise my franchise to vote -- something I have done since the first election after my 18th birthday. It is one of the foundations of a democratic system. As a woman, I am thankful to live where I have been able to attend school -- and grad school -- and now teach others at a university. These are things that have been thought of as revolutionary by many political movements throughout time. I'm also thankful for our healthcare system -- while it may not be perfect (and I have yet to find one that is), I can go to my MD or Nurse-Practitioner whenever I feel I need to see someone and can see specialists as needed. If I am not sure if I should see an MD or have a health question of any sort, I can call our 24/7 hotline staffed by RNs -- or I could call one of my nurse friends for advice <smile>.
I am thankful to live in a part of the world that has four distinct seasons -- fall being my favourite. Being able to travel has made me appreciate my home and helped me to understand different points of view and ways of living.
An older song makes the cut for today. It reminds me to pause and to take stock of the good things around me. Seems as humans, that we often choose to focus on the negative things. So -- I chose a video of the first place I saw and heard this song sung by two amazing voices. Enjoy!
Count Your Blessings -- Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney
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