Even if you've never seen it, you are probably aware of the CBS reality show Survivor--sixteen castaways sent to live on an island to duke it out and vote one another off for a million dollar prize. What is most striking about this concept is not the competition, but the absolute gratitude these people hold for things we take for granted everyday. The dirty, unpurified water they cling to for life is the same stuff we flush, wash, and cook with everyday without batting an eye. They covet and fight for food that we could easily pop in our microwaves or sit down at a restaurant to order. The very fact that you can read this at your computer signifies that you are one of the most wealthy, educated persons on the planet. Take a moment to think about the luxurious and privileged life you live. Give thanks for a whole body, everyday freedoms, your family, and all of the choices you have. Cherish what you have while you have it because you never know when your life could change.I know so much more now than I did 10 years ago that would have made my life so much less stressfull then, and I will know even more in another 10, and wish I could apply it to life now. My point is, I need to find away to stop worring about how rough my life, can be, and just enjoy what I do have that a lot of others would kill for, my youth for now, a good normally disfunctional family, and much much more. I need to go to bed every night and thank God for all he's blessed me with and pray that if he gives me one more, I will make it a little bit better and serve him a little bit harder! Life is indeed what we make it, so I pray for the courage and motivation to make it a story worth telling!
1 comments:
Look at you waxing eloquent! Did you come to this realization while watching survivor? I wonder what Gossip Girl will teach me!
In all seriousness though, I love hearing your deepest thoughts Rach and I think you're on the right track.
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