30 Days of Happy: Day 5

Today is one of those days when I really need to be beyond mindful of the blessings in my life. Though I may be an optimist most of the time, most doesn't necessarily translate to everyday and today was just not a day of cheer. All I can think of are things I can't have. haha Now that I am recalling it, it may seem miniscule but I couldn't help but focus on the gloomy side of things. Ugh. 1. I wanted to get a dog but apparently can't and will be kicked out of our house if I do so secretly. Maybe not? How would they know?! Well, my conscience would know! Do I want it enough to move? Yeah yeah, "first world problem" as I would usually tell someone who's thinking of the same unimportant question. 2. A second business venture presented itself through my tatay but since we haven't finished the first one and seen its results yet, I can't just jump on the new chance. But if it's just up to myself, I would jump on it in a heart beat. haha Peace! (if you're reading this) Wanting to do it right away doesn't negate the reasons given to me not to though. :) So I really understand why we can't just yet. Really! Pramis! 

So how did I enliven my mindset after beating myself down bc of things I can't have right now? Kasi naman gusto agad agad?! Then I saw this on my FB page:

There is no harm in always trying to achieve goals we set for ourselves but let us not diminish the things that we already accomplished. I am reminded that though I can't get what I want right now, there are plenty of other beauties I am surrounded with that I should be grateful for. Sometimes we get so caught up with what needs to be done that we forget to stop and realize that we are alive, we are breathing, we have roofs over our head, there is food on the table and that we have people who love us dearly. These things alone make us RICH. Indeed, to be satisfied is to be grateful. 

So... Day 5: I am grateful for Facebook since I saw this photo there. I am grateful for Pres. Uchtdorf's pleasant words and I am much grateful for the basic things I need in life that I have.