There is an old Jamaican saying that says “cow never know the use of him tail till him lose it.” That’s so true. I was listening to a song on my way to work one morning and it pointed out all the things you never noticed until you no longer have them. As I thought about it I could understand what was being pointed out. I was talking to someone recently and we were just shooting the breeze and noticed that so many persons take others and the things they have for granted. The concept of gratitude seems to be foreign to them. I want everyone to stop and think about what you have and what you have achieved.

Yes, some of us had parents that gave us a great foundation via education or money but for those that built on that you have done well. Don’t take it and the people around you for granted. As you all know I believe in being grateful for what we have. Sometimes I will be in the car with the kids and I will tell them what I’m grateful for and they have to tell me what they are grateful for. They still have to tell me most nights before they go off to sleep what they are grateful for in life. This I find helps to keep you grounded and humble. Don’t assume that what you have can’t be taken away. In the same way you have succeeded you can fall. Always remember Karma is a bitch. She doesn’t care who you are or think you are. Always remember what goes around comes around, it’s the way of the world. I have seen this concept many times.

I have my husband and kids. I don’t have my parents but I still have my stepmom and I have my siblings. I have extended family and friends. Appreciate them because tomorrow is promised to no one. When you think of someone send up a prayer for them and call or message them if you can. It takes nothing from you and it makes them see that you were thinking about them.

It’s important to be grateful and let the persons in your life know you love and appreciate them but it doesn’t mean that you allow yourself to be taken for granted. Don’t allow yourself to become a floor mat. In the same way you appreciate others it is expected that they reciprocate. You are not going around reminding others that you expect to be treated with respect but know that in your heart of hearts you expect not to be taken for granted. I remember someone saying to me one day, what happened, you were there all the time and then one day you weren’t. I shrugged and said that because I wasn’t willing to be taken for granted. So I stepped away. Interestingly it was my stepping away from the situation that made the person see my worth. No amount of talking helped. Are you strong enough to stand up for yourself and know your worth? Let’s not take each other for granted and not allow ourselves to be taken for granted. Life is too short for that.

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Always remember life is for living and you must always live your best life. #lifeisforliving #liveyourbestlife #gratefulforlife #faithgreaterthanfear

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