Don’t let your blessings become burdens

Years ago, I dreamed of being a speaker. I just knew that, if I did it, I would be totally happy and fulfilled.

Fast forward out eight years out and it is happening. (Woo hoo!) A part of me still can’t believe it! And a part of me has to guard from letting my miracle become mundane.

Because the reality is: doing the thing I love is not always as glamorous as I envisioned. Rather, it is very hard, and requires tremendous hustle and sacrifice. When I focus on the sacrifice, I burn out. When I focus on the moments of impact, I come alive.

Can anyone relate?

Maybe for you it’s that dreamy house you saved so long to buy that is now eating up all your time and cash. Or, perhaps it’s that relationship you longed for that started out easy but is now requiring a little more TLC. Even the holidays can feel overwhelming, obligatory, and weighty.

Certainly there are real stressors in life, even in seasons of abundance. And, while the stressors must be addressed and improved in wise ways, they should not rob us from seeing through the powerful lens of gratitude- of thankfulness for new days of life, for people to love and moments to learn.

Today is a great day to reframe how we view all circumstances, intentionally choosing an attitude of gratitude.

What blessings are you thankful for?