Every day, I look at the world and consider how fortunate I am. Is my life perfect? Of course not, but perfection doesn’t exist on this side of eternity.

There is always something to be grateful for. Actually, there are many things. We can take a lot for granted without meaning to. Having a home in a safe neighborhood, food to eat, great friends and two sons who are solid young men are just a few things on my list. If I listed everything I could write all day long.

Two people can look at the same situation. One sees an insurmountable problem while the other sees a challenging opportunity. It’s perspective. Which lens do you see the world through?

Take a few deep breaths. In your mind, focus on what you’re grateful for. Write it down. Over time you will begin to see the good in your life, not what you believe you lack.

If you have a working mind aligned with a willing spirit, you have everything you need…