Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many–not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.
– Charles Dickens (1812-1870) English Novelist

The above quote reminded me of a quote I scribbled down years ago as I was taking notes in a church meeting. The speaker said,(and I’m paraphrasing a bit here)

“Most people will miss the real significance and meaning of what they might contribute and experience in life NOT because they are bad people or because they engaged in doing bad or wrong things. They will miss it simply because they allowed themselves to become distracted from doing the most important ones.”

It’s so easy to get distracted, to get caught up in “the thick of thin things”. I have found that when I take or make the time to reflect…even for a brief moment, on the “blessings” of my life, that my grattitude increases and my attitude improves. A choice to focus up on such things… is an effective way keep from straying and staying in the less fullfilling world of distraction.

Kirk out

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