Today's thoughts

I haven't had the appetite to write down anything lately. But today, I shall try.

Usually I write when I feel like writing because of strong emotions, be it happy or sad or somewhere in between. Today, I do not know where I fall within that spectrum. So I do not know what I should write about. However, I did read an article on how to protect oneself from the world's negativity, including heartbreak. And that is with GRATITUDE. I shall write down the things that I am very grateful for in my life:

1. My parents and my family.

I have always thanked the Lord for the Gift of Family. Our family is a cohesive one, closely knit, and complete. I am very thankful I was born into this family and I have such loving and wonderful parents, full of wisdom and very loving and caring. Of course, we have our fair share of ups and downs but bottom line is, I cannot thank the Lord enough for the family He has blessed me with. I am forever grateful for this.

2. My job and all its amazing benefits.

Great location. Good pay. Nurturing and amazing mentors and colleagues. Beautiful office grounds (there are so many trees!!). I get to walk around during lunch break and merienda break to ease my mind off office tasks. However, there are no field works at all but this is the job wherein I have more time on my hands to do other things.

3. A healthy and able body.

I am able to do all the things I do now because of the wonderful body that I have. I am fit. I am strong. I am healthy. Indeed, health is wealth. I thank God every day for having a healthy body as it allows me to live my life to the fullest. But I should also be careful not to abuse it; eat a balanced diet; exercise moderately; and do not indulge in vices that can harm the body.

4. Super supportive and understanding friends.

My friends have been tremendously supportive of me since time immemorial. I am very luck to have an amazing set of friends from elementary to post-grad days. I would get the occasional scolding from them but it is not without love and concern. They teach me lessons and give me advice, most especially at the lowest point/s of my life.

Well yeah, there's so much more to be thankful for. I should stop worrying about the future, forget the past, and just focus on the present. BE PRESENT. It is difficult actually to do this, that's why I turn to praying to God about my problems and anxiety. Sobrang hirap.

But with God, everything will be alright. :)