As part of my involvement on a committee through Teach For America, I've been numbing my hands by writing thank yous to people who supported our giving campaign. To the people I'm familiar with, I've enjoyed writing personal thank yous, recalling memories or offering well wishes for the adventure I know the receiver is about to embark on. Some are less personal, but with both versions, I've enjoyed the act of thanking people.
Today, as I ventured into the nearest city, an hour's drive, I considered the copious amount of things I have to be thankful for. Of course I could reduce my life's "blessings" to health, happiness, and a wonderful support system, but in actuality, the Universe and its beautiful beings have absolutely inundated me with the most joyous experiences and, consequentially, people who have bejeweled each journey.
If I attempted to list each experience and those responsible for creating it, I'd inevitably forget some pretty important people. I am grateful for eyes that brighten up when they see me, for people who have extended means to me when I've had little to my name, to those who have watched me ride the waves and cheered me on from shore, even when you didn't agree with what I did, for all the open doors, for the clothes that have been handed down to me, for the smiles shown to me, for the hugs, the tissues, the ears, the kind words, the challenges, the early mornings you've scarified to watch me race, the late nights you've listened to me as I've drive across the country, the forgiveness shown when I've hurt you, the belief despite broken promises, the letters of recommendation, the words of wisdom, an the unbelievable amount of things that are escaping my mind right now.
I don't know if its God or the Universe or just the absolute benevolence of humanity, I feel so incredibly lucky to have been given so many wonderful....things, blessings, experiences, affirmations. I'm so incredibly grateful to have been shown so much
love.
Thank you.
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