"Contentment", Said Grandmother

Contented New Year!

Yes

I wish you contentment!

My grandmother used to say that it was all in how you looked at life.

There is something to be said for that state where you look around you and smile

and know that 

no matter 

what's still on your

 bucket list

or

how many home improvements need to be accomplished

you are indeed

 blessed and content 

to be living at a level

 high above most of the world

in a country where we can 

 worship

vote

purchase property

buy groceries

attend public school

express our opinions over the internet

cuddle our children 

choose a radio station

use the library

and 

have our mail delivered

I am happy to be loved and to have friends.

I'm happy 

 to have 

hot running water and indoor plumbing and electricity

to be warm and protected from the elements

to be able to cozy up with a book and my tea and cookies

to have a phone and a computer and a car and work I love.

I'm delighted

to get to buy a new coat and mittens,

and

to give  Christmas presents to those whom I love.

I am blessed to be able to support those causes I believe in.

I'm at a peaceful place of recognizing that I have

 little to

 complain about

 or 

long for

SO,

while

I pray that you enjoy 

that rollicking

 feel good

 laughing till you can't breathe

stitch in the side

gasping

giggling

euphoria

that

comes along once in awhile

What I think is even more significant

and 

essential to our long term

 peace of mind

is

that 

deep, cognizant sense of 

being content 

with all that we have

Thanks Grandma!