A couple of weeks ago, I was watching my oldest son, Hayden, at his weekly swimming lessons.
I had my iPod on and a cover of Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” came on. It was the version with Stevie Wonder’s extraordinary harmonica sailing over the top of the melody.
As I sat there, I was filled with a strong sense of gratitude as I was reminded that I really do live in a wonderful world.
I know that it’s not perfect and there are things that I would want to change in it (and in me).
But I watched with great pride as Hayden tried to work on his backstroke, and listed for myself all of the blessings in my life.
My wife and kids, my relationship with God, my business, my home, my church.
The list went on and on.
I’m not sure that I do that often enough.
It’s easy to focus on the things that make this world less than wonderful, and it’s important that we try to find ways to make it better.
But if you look in the right places, remember the good times and focus on the important things in life, we really do live in a wonderful world.
And I’m grateful for my son’s swimming lesson for the reminder.
What’s wonderful about your world?
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August 28, 2013 at 4:57 am
Ola Fatona
In everything “give thanks” with a grateful heart. Despite all the challenges in my life. I give thanks 🙂
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August 29, 2013 at 8:59 pm
Darren Poke
Thanks Ola, that’s a great way to live
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August 29, 2013 at 1:49 pm
Science of the Soul
It’s hard to remember to do, thanks for the reminder!
In times of major crisis in my Life, I run through a mental list of everything I’m grateful for until I can feel my anxiety and panic levels significantly decrease. It has really worked wonders in my Life, not to mention reminding me of all the little things I take for granted (a roof over my head, the use of all of my limbs and all of my organs, mental clarity, etc.)
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August 29, 2013 at 9:00 pm
Darren Poke
Thanks Rita
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