) we, on the whole, tend to focus on those people and things in our lives that upset us or seem unfair. So, I thought I'd start a topic NOT focusing on those things. 
What and who do you have in your life that you are thankful for? What do you have going for you? What things and people can you think of that make your life special? I thought (provided I'm not the only one to reply to this thread!
) it might be nice to focus on the positive . . . perhaps when you're feeling down (or at least when I am!) it'll help to remember these things and people. 
I am thankful for the following people and things:
(1) my family who is very supportive of me and loving and close--they know ways of making me smile and they believe in me even when I struggle to do so myself--they're also a lot of fun!
(2) my lovely boyfriend who makes me so happy and is such a great person (not just to me, but in general)--he really inspires, supports, loves, and cares about me, and he makes me smile and laugh!
(3) my true friends who really respect me and care about my happiness and well-being . . . I appreciate the care, energy, time, and dedication they put into our friendship, and I also respect them as people . . . they are smart, 'got it together', and funny as well!
(4) my education that I have worked hard for and having direction in my life . . . a future ripe with possibilities
(5) my health and well-being on the whole . . . I know how fortunate I am to have those when so many do not!
(6) for living in such a beautiful place, full of nice people, natural beauty, and a charm all its own
(7) (my last one!) for being happy at my core, for having a big heart, and truly caring about other people, not being afraid to show that, particularly to kids
. . . for having a thirst for knowledge, wanting to learn more about the world, other people, and myself
How about you? Do share! I feel better already!
~ Lizzy
