"The key to happiness is to appreciate what you have."

I love this quote, and it truly describes how I have come to live my life. There is nothing wrong with aspiring to have, do, or be better. However, you will forever be miserable if becoming or attaining more is your only focus. Do you know why? Well, guess what...the sky is the limit in life. You will never have or be everything b/c there is always a new height to reach. At some point you will just have to learn to love who and where you are. If you can do this, then I believe that you will find that where you are isn't even as bad as you may have thought. Rather there are many wonderful things about you and in your life for which to be thankful many many times over. Take five minutes to count the things and ppl for which you are truly grateful. Having a hard time getting started? Well let me give you a hand. Maybe some of these apply to you.

Good Health

Good Friends

Loving Family

Healthy Family

Safe Environment in which to live and work

A place to call home

College education

Natural Talent

Learned Skills

Good Taste

Great Sense of Humor

Beautiful Eyes

Nice Smile

Fit Body

Fair/Just Boss

Paycheck

Free Time

Disposable Income

Favorite Foods

Happy Memories