If there is a day you have eaten until you were full; if there is a time of joy you can recall; if you have escaped even once the clutches of death; if you can remember one or all of the above, then you have something to be grateful for.
-- Author Unknown

You woke up this morning, placed your feet on the floor, and walked. The air in your home was cool and comfortable and there was water coming from your faucets. Your put on clean clothes, a little snug here and there, but you marveled that you have enough meat on you to cover your bones.

You ate a small breakfast and drank a cup of your favorite beverage before locking the door and getting in your car. You needed a little gas and found a few dollars in the glove compartment to cover that cost. You drove in to work, took your place at your desk, took on the tasks of your in-box and to-do lists, and dug in for another day of work. It all felt very predictable and customary, but at least you’re felt you were contributing something. (Whether this something is what you wanted to contribute is a muse for another day.)

You did a little banking on your break, praying you’d beat the house payment to the bank (this too shall pass, you supposed; it always does). You had a little change in your pocket for lunch and ate something very tasty and filling. You talked with friends and co-workers, had multiple afternoon meetings, and completed several items on your lists. You wrapped up your work, got back in your car, pressed play on the CD playing in your car’s player, and drove home.

At home, you relaxed in your favorite chair, listened to and laughed with your family and/or friends as they talked about their day, ate a nutritious dinner, then prepared for another day. As you climbed into bed, you reflected on how pleasant and easy your day was and you thank God for making it so. You know that everyday isn’t so easy, but today, this day, which is the only one you have at this moment, was nice and you’re grateful to be alive to have experienced it. Tomorrow may be a different kind of day but you’ll take it as it comes and thank God for its storms and victories. You wrap yourself inside your warm covers and kiss the day farewell.

Sadiqqa © 2007