Thankfulness

As the holiday season rolls around, we tend to force this sense of cheer on everyone. Being happy around friends and family can be a great thing, but what about people who come from homes that weren’t supportive, relatives who have passed, or who have broken family ties? These people aren’t always grateful for those family situations, but they may be grateful for the chosen family they surround themselves with.

I am grateful for the family I communicate with and the chosen family (friends) I surround myself with. Genuine relationships that allow for authentic communication are rare. People want us to fit their image of what they want, but that is not a real relationship. If people want you to continually change, they aren’t your people, and that should drive you to surround yourself with people who appreciate you the way you are. Stay true to yourself. 

And, most importantly, always be grateful for what you have.