Gratitude

 There is a very common reason why one loses gratitude as a response to life.  They forgot where they came from.  When I wake up in the morning, before I get out of bed, I thank God for what I have.  I did not always have what I have, and getting it was hardly my own complete doing.  Big things, I have a career that I love.  I could have thrown that away.  I have people who love me.  I have family by blood and professionally.  Then I am thankful that I woke up, have the bed I am in and the room I am in.  Addicts are sleeping on the streets.  People with jobs are sleeping outdoors in tents.  I have a bank account that is plenty enough for today.  I was once almost broke.  I remember where I have come from.  Never forget.