Monday 20 February 2012

So Many Things To Be Thankful For...

A million and one things to be thankful for, even when all seems to be going bottoms-up:

For the love of family, who are always there no matter what;

For the companionship of friends, listening and cheering through it all;

For the beauty of each new day, and all the opportunities it brings with it;

For the joy of work, and the day-to-day self actualizations that come with it;

For the beauty of delightful laughter, oh the ever potent aphrodisiac;

For the joy of budding friendships, and the thrill of building new associations;

For the end of those relationships, and the bitter-sweet memories and lessons learned;

For the essense of life, even with its ups and downs;

For the challenges that come my way, and the feel of exhilaration with each challenge surmounted;

For the hope of a future and an eager expectancy of the unknowns that come with it;

For the joy of reading, and the boundless vistas it throws open;

For the sound of good music, an ever soothing balm to the soul;

For the decadent texture of luxurious dark chocolate, and its sinful guilty pleasures;

For the ability to muse at simple everyday events;

For the kindness of  strangers, who unveil another side of humanity;

For having a great education, not many have the opportunity;

For the chance to listen to uplifting messages, that in an instant turns my mindset around;

For the joys of dancing, oh, with reckless abandon;

For the delight of listening to sweet gossip, that offers a sneak preview into the lives of others;

For the beauty of seeing sweet faced giggling children, who have not a care in the world;

So many things to be thankful for, even when life seems topsy-turvy

And for all these and more, I am truly thankful to be alive!

What are YOU thankful for?

Pic: Getty Images

19th Feb. 2012, 11:47pm

20 comments:

  1. I'm thankful for everything most especially for the gift of life! Thumbs up Doyin!

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  2. Iyunoluwa, you're a darling!I'm thankful our paths crossed ways.

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  3. I'm thankful for everything...my family and friends,my tears, my smiles n above all my life. Doyin nice!

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  4. lol.I love the tears aspect. Naughty Bisi. Thanks love!

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  5. Am thankful for the gift of life... n especially for all the wonderful people God has brought my way in this life's journey...Good one Su

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  6. i'm thankful for the gift of love - my life overflows with so much love

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  7. I'm grateful for the mistakes made and lessons learnt; helped me grow. I'm grateful i have a friend like Doyin.

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  8. i'm grateful for my family.

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  9. I'm grateful for life and living; for my friends and enemies alike.

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  10. I'm thankful for the gift of life... Because each day is a gift and a chance to live life your style, a chance to right your wrongs and a chance to love...

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  11. @ A.Seyi: we sure do have a lot to be thankful for. E sha moo! Loool

    @ Dolu: Yeah, they say love is the greatest gift of all ;-)

    @ Nike: how can I thank you enough? You're ah-mayzing!!!

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  12. @ Damola: yeah, I connect. So am I! :-)

    @ Debola: Dang! I forgot to include haters! Looool

    @ Bussie: hmmnnn! Word!!!

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  13. Super. Great piece. Thank you for showing us that we can be grateful for everyday little blessings we otherwise take for granted.

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    1. Thank you so much, Femi! Trust that you're doing well.

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  14. carrolee Veracuzzz22 February 2012 at 18:15

    I'm grateful for boyfriends past, even more grateful that I didn't settle *phew*...lol. Nice write up dee *winkwink*

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    1. YOU JUST HAD TO GO THERE, VERACUZ! loool Trust me, I relate. *winkwink* Thanks darl, do keep checking for more!

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  15. for the super gift of salvation that opens us to a whole new world of possibilities

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    1. Hmmmn... How on earth did I miss that out?! *scratching head* loool

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  16. Ah! I'm thankful for so much, and I'm well reminded! There's much to be thankful for. Thanks 0'ma'.

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