Having recently read the book “The Magic” by Rhonda Byrne, I cannot pen the words the difference the book AND the power of gratitude has made in my life. Gratitude is now my best friend and the book is one of my most treasured possessions. All it takes is just two words – THANK YOU. Not a day goes by where I do not document my blessings what’s more; I have experienced the rewards for it. (No Kidding!) :) The book also made me dig out an old mail I received on Gratitude, a simple reminder to be grateful for the little things in life.

Today, upon a bus, I saw a girl with golden hair
I looked at her and sighed and wished I was as fair.
When suddenly she rose to leave,
I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and used a crutch
But as she passed, she passed a smile.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine
I have 2 legs, the world is mine.
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I stopped to buy some candy
The lad who sold it had such charm
I talked with him a while, he seemed so very glad
If I were late, it'd do no harm.
And as I left, he said to me,
"I thank you, you've been so kind.
It's nice to talk with folks like you.
You see," he said, "I'm blind."
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 eyes, the world is mine...
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Later while walking down the street,
I saw a child with eyes of blue
He stood and watched the others play
He did not know what to do...
I stopped a moment and then I said,
"Why don't you join the others, dear?"
He looked ahead without a word.
And then I knew, he couldn't hear.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 ears, the world is mine.
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With feet to take me where I'd go.
With eyes to see the sunset's glow,
With ears to hear what I would know,.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I've been blessed indeed, the world is mine.