Count Your Blessings Month

One thing that makes a sustainable lifestyle easier to obtain is to be satisfied with what you currently own. A feeling of gratitude is so important. Materialism seems to have overtaken our society. We always seem to be looking for that next thing to buy which will make us happy and satisfied. We buy as a way to compensate for the loneliness we feel. Think about it for a minute. When has buying anything satisfied you very long before you were looking for the next thing to make you happy? I found "counting my blessings" helps me realize how much I really have these days. 

November is the month in which the United States celebrates Thanksgiving. The main premise of Thanksgiving is to give thanks for the many blessings which we have been given. Last year, on facebook, my friend shared a challenge with me. I give that challenge to all of you who are reading this blog entry. From now until Thanksgiving day (November 25), write down one thing you are thankful for each day. You can do this on facebook or other social network (share the challenge with your friends) or keep a blessing jar where you put each one you write down. I was surprised last year how much this helped me realize how blessed I truly am.

So, start counting the things you are thankful for right now.

Today, I am thankful that I live in a country where I am able to vote without fear of persecution.