When asked, “what are you grateful for?” we get the typical response, “I’m grateful for life, family, and shelter,” but my question to you is, “Are you really grateful?”
Just before entering 2018, I decided to reflect on 2017 and all I could think about was how rough 2017 was and the constant lows I faced throughout the year. This eventually allowed room for negative energy and a great deal of sadness. After just sitting there and thinking, I had to really look into myself and I specifically remember telling myself to stop the self-pity because that crap doesn’t bring you anywhere in life. Truth is 2017 wasn’t that bad after all and in fact, I had a lot to be grateful for.
I had failed to understand that I was entering a new level in my life and I’ve outlived my year as a caterpillar; I was scared of change and spent a year in a cocoon. While in my cocoon I was growing which made me uncomfortable and not realizing God was stripping away my cocoon. I was so used to being in a protective shell I didn’t realize I was no longer a caterpillar but a butterfly and that there was a world full of opportunities out there that will allow me to spread my wings.
Last year has taught me several lessons but most important one is that I’ve developed a sense of gratitude for the simplest things life offers even in pain. I’ve learned to embrace pain, face all my problems and have faith in everything that I do because faith won’t fix what I won’t face.
So are you going to be a butterfly or spend another year in a cocoon?
“Develop an attitude of gratitude and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step towards achieving something bigger and better than your current situation “ – Brain Tracy
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