Be thankful

Yesterday I called my friend after a long time and I was so excited to talk to her but all my excitement went in vain when she started talking (actually complaining and cribbing) about her life. She was telling me all the problems of her life like how hectic her life has become, how difficult it has become to manage her personal and professional life, how she is finding it difficult to take care of her kid and etc. etc. etc…. I listened to her patiently and when my turn came I told her that what she thinks are the problems of her life are the blessings that many people want. I told her that she has got a very good job in a very reputed organization, that she married the person of her choice, that she is the mother of a healthy and cooperative child, that she and her husband have managed to purchase their dream home in such a young age. I told her to be thankful to God for whatever good she has got and should try to get those things which she wants and haven’t still got. I don’t know how much did she understand me or agreed with me but after the conversation I realized that I was also the same few years ago.

Yes, that’s so true. I was also a complaining girl few years ago but then entered my best friend (who also happens to be my husband) in my life and he made me realize how beautiful my life is. He told me that though I don’t have certain things which I want and for which I tried and couldn’t get but there are many other great things which I have got and for all those things I should be thankful to God. Then I actually analyzed my life and realized that how lucky I am. God has been so kind to me to give me good health, supportive family, good education, good friends, a very good life partner, good in laws and the list is endless. And that was the day I thanked God for blessing me with all the wonderful things. From that day I stopped complaining and started thanking God for all the good things and believe me gradually my life started to change for the better.

Today I am a more positive person with great peace of mind. I am able to enjoy my life more. My health has improved, my relations with others have improved and most importantly my relationship with myself has improved. I am a happier person now. Though I keep on trying to get those things which I want but now I don’t complain to God. Now I just thank God for giving me this wonderful life. I think all of us should be thankful to God for whatever he gives us because it helps us focus on the positives of life and the more positive we are the more happiness we get.

Thank You God…..