What Are the Good Things in Your Life?

At 4:25 a.m. today, on my drive to work, I heard 4 bad news stories in a row.

I turned off the station and decided that when people turned on my station, they would hear things that would make them smile.

After I heard one bad news story, I thought, "That's a shame." After two, I sunk in my seat a bit. At three, I was feeling funky, and I hadn't even been awake for 2 hours yet on a Monday. As the fourth story with terrible news began, I just hit mute. I didn't look for another station with a better sound.

I decided it was time for me to listen to the sometime inaudible soundtrack of my own good fortune. So, I made a list of the thing for which I am grateful, and gave thanks for each one of them.

My wife. My whole family. My dog. My town, state, and country. My health. Commuting to Windsor and having a view of Main Street.

On my way back to the grind on a Monday morning, I was thankful there was a grind to get back to. I'm really glad I like my job, my grind. I have to say a lot of words, but I like word saying.

Today, as the sun came up as early as it does all year, giving me a rare glimpse of light on my way to the radio station, I was filled with the feeling that it was time to reflect and think about the good things in my life.