Gratitude being an attitudes that many never really fully come to terms with. We all have our ups and downs, it's part of the human condition, but we should never forgo feelings of gratitude for the basics that we require and usually have, such as health, well-being, friendship, love, fulfilling work and the like. "The fortunate realize they appreciate what they have", fortunate indeed.

There is nothing more realistic than accepting the way things are. Or honest, for that matter. As we age, it is better to become happy with our situation and share our joy of it with others. It does us no good to complain of our plight and sink into blame.

You have written before that it is self-actualization. It is best to start early in life setting high goals and working for them but also, a place where one can slow down and just enjoy being, knowing that one cannot accomplish everything originally sought when the mind was young and everything seemed possible.

Ron

A very needed and appropriate posting for this day, Odin. So much happening in that man’s face. So much appreciation in your roster of gratitudes. Less in more when less is enough. Thank you ~~ djl