Taking things for granted and being real
Man, I take so many things for granted. indoor plumbing, air conditioning, a car that drives, oxygen, and my jobs are a few that I often forget to be thankful for. I often get discouraged, thinking thoughts like “I don’t want to give guitar lessons today” or “do I have to learn this new song today? You know what I am talking about? I should smack myself in the face as soon as these thoughts come to mind.
I GET to teach people how to play music and they pay me… what a job, right? Or even that I have a job is a big deal now days. It is such a blessing to do what I do, there are so many jobs that I could have instead…wait, there are many jobs that I have had in the past that are much worse. Like digging ditches, scooping cow dung, substitute teaching, bailing hay, and the list goes on. How many things in life do we take for granted?
I should be thankful for every moment that I have to live. I often take it as a given that I will be able to provide for my wife and pay my bills. When truly it is a gift, that I am alive and breathing air today. Think about it. What are you guys thankful for?
