Complaints

I find that I have a lot of things that I could complain about. Every day. My job can be very stressful, my husband annoying (only sometimes...), my daughter frustrating, my co-workers lazy, other drivers stupid..... really there's a lot. And, I've become pretty good at it. I know how to emphasize certain points to make my complaints more legitimate, and I even know which friends are the best to complain to.

However, I thought today about how blessed I really am. I am writing this on my lunch break (which means that I have a job). I just ate a super delicious Jimmy Johns sandwich (number 5 with hot peppers) and drank fresh, clean, cold water. I am in my own office, typing on a computer, accessing the internet to update my blog, sitting in a warm building, living in a safe city.

What the heck am I complaining about?

I figure that there has to be a reason that I am as blessed as I am. It's certainly not because I deserve to be blessed. I did nothing to earn it. I believe that I am blessed in order to give out to those that are not. Am I doing this right now? Sort of. I give, but then I get upset when I can't buy a new purse (which is an issue quite frequently with me). I need to work on that.

So, my first step in all of this?? I need to really realize how much I have to be thankful for. And, in order to do that, I need to stop complaining. Period. Complaining does nothing for me. Sure, I might let off some steam, but do I really feel better afterwards? I might feel justified, but not better. And, really, who likes to hang out with a complainer? I know I don't.

Let's see how long I can go here.... should be interesting.