Gratitude

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It is so easy to get wound up about what is not good in our lives that it takes reflection to address what is good in our lives. When we look around us, especially those who live in the western world, we all have a lot to be grateful for. Few of us are permanently hungry and the majority of us have a place to live. These are blessings in themselves. Situations which create disruption like the cold snap here in the UK, make you really look at how much we take for granted and only notice the absence of these things when something removes them temporarily.

My mind was brought to the subject of gratitude when I considered the terrible catastrophe that took place in Haiti. Few of us can imagine the horror of an event like this and most of us are fortunate enough not to have to experience it. This in itself gives reason for gratitude as well as compassion for those who have been affected by the disaster. My thoughts go out to them.