Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Remembering to be Thankful

Since Thanksgiving is tomorrow, I would like to share an experience that should always remind me to be thankful….

Seven years ago when I moved back to the north-east, my life suddenly changed.

Towards the end of the first year I was still struggling to find a decent paying full-time job. I worked two part-time jobs and took reflexology clients out of my home, so I could support myself.

However, I was still unable to keep my head above water and began sinking deeper and deeper into debt.

And if it wasn’t for the aid of my family and friends, I wouldn’t have been able to survive.

Eventually, I began selling my possessions in order to pay bills and buy food.

Little by little I was being stripped of everything.

It was as if I was being emptied.

By the second year I was so in debt that I finally had to face the music.

I had no other choice than to file bankruptcy.

This was perhaps one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever had to make.

Not only was I frightened, but I was completely ashamed of myself.

Yet, I knew there was no other way.

Through the advice of a very compassionate and sensitive attorney, I was given a fresh start.

Slowly my life began to change again. I eventually found a good paying job and was able to get back on my feet.



There are several things I’ve learned by having gone through this experience….

I’ve learned how my life can turn at any moment.

I’ve learned that this sort of thing can happen to anyone.

I’ve learned never to be ashamed to ask for help.

But I think the most important thing I’ve learned is this….

You see, it was during this time while it appeared as though I had nothing and was in total despair, I became more aware of the many blessings in my life that had gone unnoticed.

And even though this was a difficult thing to go through, I’m very grateful for this experience.

Because I needed to be emptied…

…so I would notice my wealth.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

And thank YOU for being the wealth in my life!