Counting My Blessings

Hey there!

This is my first time contributing a thread to 2Cups, but I have been apart of this community for almost 2 years now.

I’m not sure what’s prompted me to make this all of a sudden, but I think it’ll be good for me to look back at this when I inevitably get to my low point in the year.

It’s also interesting because I’m not religious anymore, but I have no other way to word it other than “My Blessings”

• I am blessed to be surrounded by so many people who love me and cherish me for who I am. As I’ve gone through life, it is clear that many people don’t have that luxury. There’s an old Māori proverb that says “It takes a village to raise a child.” And I am living proof of that. Without their love, support and companionship; I would not be the woman I am today. So I strive to live my life to honour them.
• I am blessed to feel emotions so intensely. Though it may be a hinderance from time to time, it is a privilege to feel. I have had struggles with this because when I am happy: I AM HAPPY. But I’m turn, when I am sad: I AM SAD. But it is good to remember that this is not a weakness, but a super power and a gift, and I just need to learn how to use it wisely.
• I am blessed to have a beautiful soul. Though I struggle with my physical appearance and feelings of inadequacy; I cannot deny that I am a beautiful person on the inside. I have a big heart, even bigger laugh and my fathers dashing charisma; so I’m pretty much the whole package really. Why should I bother putting all of my energy into stressing about my flaws when my strengths outnumber them tenfold? Point blank period 💅
• I am blessed to have experienced loss and have the wisdom to turn it into appreciation. I have attended many funerals since I was young, one of which was my own mothers. And though that is obviously sad; it has been a blessing for me as I’ve grown into an adult. I am comforted knowing my mum and other loved ones watch over me from above, and the idea of dying isn’t so scary knowing it will simply be a reunion. I am filled with an immense sense of gratitude for the people in my life because I know the time we spend together will soon end. And that motivates me to cherish every moment and never take anything for granted.
• I am blessed to be safe, sheltered and supported. No matter what happens in my life, I know I have people to turn to and a place to call home. When I inevitably make mistakes, I know I have people around me to keep me accountable and continue to love on me nonetheless.

There are many more blessings I could add, but I guess I’ll add them to this thread when I feel the need to.

Thank you for spending the time to read this, I encourage you to share your blessings too x

Stay safe and remember that this is the only life you have, so live it and love it while you can 💗