Are You thankful of the good things that you have?

Folks i will take a break just for a day. Will go to Atlantic City not to gamble he he he, but just to unwind myself, thanks that my boss allow me to have my leave just for a day. Its good enough to breath fresh air and away from the busy dental clinic. Hmmnn hope my boss will not be able to access and read my blog(kungdi lagot ako lol) Before i go i will leave here some questions and quotes from greatest authors of the books for you to ponder. Are you thankful for what you have in your life?
A great question really. I would like to believe that I am, I take time to notice the small things and appreciate that I have what I have. Something as simple as waking up in the morning and looking around me can leave me feeling thankful for a home that I love. Knowing that my two grown up boys (1 age 19 and the other 1 age 17)are doing good by simply being themselves and taking their responsibilities on their own makes me feel thankful for the experience of being a mother and having them as my sons. I have made it a habit to be thankful for something everyday, I mean consciously thankful of something I typically take for granted.
Have you given thanks today?
Life goes too quickly, the hours blend into days that blend into weeks and months. Don't let the good things in you life go unnoticed. If you don't already...take some time to look around you and remind yourself of what is great in your life.
I would love to hear about some of the things that you are thankful for in your life...perhaps through sharing we can inspire some of those around us who are struggling with seeing the good things around them.
Below are some beautiful quotes that help remind me what life is about. Enjoy!

Develop interest in life as you see it; in people, things, literature, music -- the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful songs and interesting people. Forget yourself.
Henry Miller
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To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men -- that is genius.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want so that they will be happier.
The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then, do what you need to do, in order to have what you want.
Margaret Young
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If you don't know what your passion is, realize that one reason for your existence on earth is to find it!
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Your life is a journey of learning to love yourself and then extending that love to others in every encounter.
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The older you get, the less you have to prove, and the more fun you are able to have.
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It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it. -- Somerset Maugham
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Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!
Live the life you have imagined.
As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.
-- Henry David Thoreau

'Why did I get married?

This is an interesting quote from the movie 'Why did I get married?'and i wanna share with you my views regarding this movie which i know if you have watch it you could relate what i am saying in here. This is just my opinion.
In most cases, especially in relationships, you will only get 80% of what you NEED and you will hardly get the other 20% that you WANT in your relationship.
There is always another person (man or women) that you will meet and that will offer you the other 20% which is lacking in your relationship that you WANT and believe me, 20% looks really good when you are not getting it at all in your current relationship.
But the problem is that you will always be tempted to leave that good 80% that you know you have, thinking that you will get something better with the other 20% that you WANT
But as reality has proven, in most cases, you will always end up with having the 20% that you WANT and loosing the 80% that you really NEED and that you already had.

Be careful in deciding between what you WANT and NEED in your life.
Adultery happens when you start looking for what you don't have. 'Wow, this girl in my office is a real looker. But it's not her Wynona Rider features that got me. I'm crazy about her because she's also understanding, intelligent, tender - so many things that my spouse is not'
Somewhere along the way, you'll find a woman or a man who will be more charming or sensitive. More alluring. More thoughtful. Richer. Have greater sex appeal. And you will find a woman or man who will need you and pursue you and go loco over you more than your spouse ever did.
Because no wife or husband is perfect. Because a spouse will only have 80% of what you're looking for. adultery takes place when a husband or wife looks for the missing 20%. Let's say your wife is melancholic by nature.
You may find yourself drawn to the pretty clerk who has a cherry laugh no matter what she says: 'I broke my arm yesterday, Hahahaha . . .'
Or because your wife is a homebody in slippers and pajamas, smelling of garlic and fish oil, you may fall for a fresh-smelling young sales representative that visits your office in a sharp black blazer, high heels, and a red pencil-cut skirt Or because your husband is the quiet type, your heart may skip a beat when you meet an old college flame who has the makings of a talk show host.
But wait! That's only 20% of what you don't have.
Don't throw away the 80% that you already have!
That's not all. Add to your spouse's 80% the 100% that represents all the years that you have been with each other. The storms you have weathered together. The unforgettable moments of sadness and joy as a couple. The many adjustments you have made to love the other. The wealth of memories that you have accumulated as lovers.
Adultery happens when you start looking for what you don't have.
But faithfulness happens when you start thanking God for what you already have.
But I'm not just talking about marriage.
I'm talking about life!
About your jobs.
About your friends.
About your children.
About your lifestyles.
Are you like the economy airline passenger that perennially peeks through the door of the first class cabin, obsessed with what he's missing? 'They have got more leg room! Oh my, their food is served in porcelain! Wow, their seats recline at an 80% angle and they've got personal videos!'
I guarantee you'll be miserable for the entire trip! Don't live your life like that. Forget about what the world says its first class. Do you know that there are many first class passengers who are miserable in first class -- because they are not riding in a private Lear Jet?

My main message???
If you start appreciating what you have right now, wherever you are, you are first class!