Despite today being an exclusively American holiday, I felt it appropriate to remind readers to take a small moment from their day to reflect on the things and people in their lives for which they are truly grateful.
It is often that I find people in either one of two states: either drunk off of the success of their own achievements that they fail to acknowledge and give thanks, or they are so preoccupied with their current struggles of life that they fail to take stock of the good things they have going for them.
Personally at the conclusion of my days, just before I settle into my bed for some well-deserved rest, I take a few minutes to reflect on what I do have. Most notably, I have an excellent bill of mental and physical health, shelter, enough food, employment, and a suitable group of friends. Yes, I might've gotten chewed out that morning at work, my car could have decided to fail in the afternoon, I could have lost a friend due to a disagreement that evening; quite a number of things could go poorly for me. But at the very least I am not rendered disabled, I am not under the threat of physical violence, my spirit is not so broken that I couldn't wake up tomorrow to try again. So before I fall asleep, a tiny bit battered, a little bit weary, I smile to myself and thank God for another day and for all the people in my life, since it easily could've been so much worse. So, so much worse; the fact that there exists an iota of stability is nothing short of a miracle in itself.
To the people in my life, both IRL and at Lunar, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there.
I can be a tiny bit difficult at times, I'm well aware. Thank you for your patience. I know it's tested daily.
And speaking of difficulties, thank you to the people that make my life troublesome, both well and mal-intentioned.
You keep this unit humble, vigilant, and learned. As iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another.
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