To Be Thankful For Many Things

Being thankful for what you already posses is essential for living a happy life, as it is healthy to focus on the things you already have and to not focus on the things others have. In the story “Marigolds” by Eugenia W. Collier and the story “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs, both authors gives examples as to why it is important to be thankful for what you already have, and to not dwell on what others might have that you don't.

The things I am thankful for is my house,my clothes,food, what I am mostly thankful for is my life and family.The reason why I am thankful for these things are because first my house the reason why I am thankful for my house is because If I didn’t have a house I would not feel safe.The reason why I am thankful for my clothes is because i wouldn’t be able to get dressed.The reason why I am thankful for my food is because if I didn’t have food I would starve.Last but not least I am thankful for my life and family,if I didn’t have a family I would feel lonely and sad,I’m thankful for my life because I wouldn’t be here right

This month’s quote is “There is always, always, always something to be thankful for.” -Oprah Winfrey. To me this quote means that no matter what you get in life you should be thankful for it because there are people in the world that don’t have what you just got. You should be thankful for everything even if you don’t like it just be thankful. Sometimes it might be hard because you don’t like it but you will get through it and you will be happy that you didn’t just complain. It might not seem like a big deal but it is because some little boy or girl across the world is starving and thirsty and you just got something that they will never have. You might be worried about what shoes you just got but they are worried about if they are still

Everything you get should make you feel thankful. Someone else bought something for you with their on money; you should be thankful I am happy that I have nice parents and take care of me. Everything I get I am thankful and happy to take care of it.

While growing up my priorities have changed, over the years I have gained maturity and a new way of thinking. Obviously, when you’re young you don’t really have that mentality of being grateful for the clothing on your back, and the roof over your head. Now that I am older I have realized the importance of staying humble, and being thankful for things I have. My family, my girlfriend, and the life that I have are some of the things I will forever be thankful for. I may not have much, but like the platinum hip-hop artist J.Cole said “compared to some of the people down the block we were blessed.”

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough” (Oprah Winfrey). It is very important to be thankful for what you have because many people have no one by their side to love or care for them. Also, there are some people that can’t afford a home and have no food to eat. You shouldn’t take life for granted because there are many less unfortunate people. I am thankful for my family, my grandparents, and my pets.

These are the three things that I’m thankful for; my mom, Zack, and teachers. My mother who I wouldn’t be on this world without her. Zack, who can be hysterical. Lastly, teachers who can always be there for you. So, remember to have thanks for all you have cause a lot of kids or people don’t have the resoures or the food we have. So, he are very lucky to have all the things we

"It is necessary, then, to cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude." -Wallace D. Wattles, The Science of Getting Rich or Financial Success Through Creative Thought

I have a lot of things that I am grateful for in my life. It includes everything from friends, family, life and just enjoying the little things.One thing that I am really thankful for is my family because they always help me through things and no matter what will always be there for me. They always know how to make me laugh and we have lots of fun when were all together just cruising. I am also thankful for my ability to be athletic and be good at sports. I am grateful for being able to play on the soccer team for our highschool. Another thing that I am really thankful for is being from Kona where everyone is really kind and caring. I think that I am lucky to be thankful for things because some people around the world have nothing such as no

As the famed actress Miranda Kerr once said, “Every day, I like to wake up and remind myself to be grateful of the simple things.” This is a statement that we should all live by. Through my experience, I learned that being grateful of the small things in life truly is necessary, and although it may not seem like it, life itself can sometimes be one of those

“When asked if I look at my glass half full or half empty, I simply respond with I am great full to have a glass.”-Anonymous. In life, we are given many opportunities, as well as many challenges, but not all of us are taught to be great full for these events. When we progress in life, we may not see these challenges as worthwhile, but these little things in life are what we should appreciate the most. As said by the quote in my first sentence, “ I am thankful to have a glass.” That is a perfect example of an object so overlooked in life, yet so needed. Everything I am thankful for, can sometimes be overlooked. I am grateful to have a home, a supportive family, and pets.

The first thing I am thankful for is family. One, reason is they help me out when I need help with something. For example, my mom and dad sometimes help me with homework. Secondly, is when my family supports me at rodeos and sporting events. My grandma comes to almost all my rodeos and sports. Last, is because my family makes things more fun than it would be if they weren't there. When I go to family events and my cousins are there they make things a lot of fun. Are you thankful for your family?

I’m very thankful for many things ,and so should you. I am very thankful to be as happy and healthy as I can be. As well as my 2 grateful, loving ,and inspiring parents that help me every day. Along with the education I have ,and the things I will learn in the future.I am very grateful for everything that comes my way ,and molds me in the pot I will be at the very end.

K.C is what they call me, Now people think, or more like us kids think, parents have to do everything for us. Problems is, they don't. My family is in general the best and most sophisticated and fantastic people to be around! I have so much to be thankful for, but the most important things that I have in this world to be thankful for is God and the wonderful sympathetic and supportive people in my life. It self explanatory that god was the reason of my brother’s recovery. My brother said we he was in a coma it was very luminous. He remembers what happened in his car accident. He said that a White and Silver ford truck that had some red wires on the back was and he could see in peripheral vision could see and the street was very small, stripped

Perhaps it 's the beloved memories that live in this house that make it so special? Or maybe it 's because this is where my grandparents raised their entire family and grew old together, allowing this home to stay in the family for a little over thirty years. It 's not exactly extravagant, in a materialistic sense, but precious due to the sentimental value it holds. This isn 't just grandma and grandpa 's house, this is a place where my siblings and I were free to run around as children and wouldn 't suffer any consequences. This home is where we would walk to after school, awaiting our freshly baked snacks and fresh beverages. There were even days when our grandfather would tell us stories about him traveling the U.S and Europe, having his guitar as his only possession at the time. Not to mention all the thrilling tales of his time during the Vietnam war. Besides my family’s history in this home, by